DALLAS, June 8, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Speed Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPDC), a leading provider of ecommerce technology and omni-channel solutions for retailers, has signed an agreement with Gildan Activewear Inc. ("Gildan"), a manufacturer and marketer of branded basic apparel, to build, deploy and maintain a new global ecommerce platform to support Gildan's B2B and B2C channels.
Gildan is a leading supplier of quality branded basic family apparel, including T-shirts, fleece, sport shirts, underwear, socks, hosiery and shapewear. The company sells its products under a diversified portfolio of company-owned brands, including the Gildan®, Gold Toe®, Anvil® and Comfort Colors® brands and brand extensions, and the Secret®, Silks® and Therapy Plus™ brands.
"The signing of this agreement reflects the strength of our ecommerce offering and our team's expert capabilities in system implementation," said Richard Willis, president and CEO of Speed Commerce. "Our highly-customizable solutions enable multi-brand organizations like Gildan to have a separate and unique online identity for each brand. We plan to leverage the same technology and data teams to integrate its B2B solution, ensuring a seamless transition that accommodates both its hard-working employees and loyal customers."
Speed Commerce's implementation of a complete ecommerce transformation for Gildan's individual brands will include a new B2B, B2C and corporate site infrastructure powered by the Oracle Commerce suite of products. Speed Commerce will be responsible for integrating all aspects of the solution, as well as offering ongoing support and services.
About Speed Commerce
Speed Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPDC) is a single-source provider of ecommerce technology and services that help retailers and manufacturers acquire new customers by providing personalized, relevant experiences. Services include ecommerce platform development; hosting, managed ecommerce, and marketing services; order and inventory management; pick, pack, and ship; returns processing; and 24/7 customer care. For additional information, please visit the company's website at www.speedcommerce.com.
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