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Cabela’s to cut 10% of headquarters staff
With the tight economy slowing growth in direct sales and a drop in comp store sales, multi-channel sporting goods retailer Cabela’s says it will reduce its headquarters workforce by about 10%. Q2 direct sales rose 1.5% while total sales rose 37%.
Goody’s hires a new chief merchandise officer
Goody’s Family Clothing Inc. has hired Lynn Hempe as chief merchandise officer. As part of her duties, Hempe will oversee e-commerce in addition to merchandising, product development, planning and allocation.
Wine.com toasts Michigan court ruling lifting shipping ban
Just in time for the holidays, Wine.com has entered the Michigan market now that a federal court has ruled unconstitutional Michigan’s laws that banned wine shipments by out-of-state retailers.
UK online loyalty specialist heads for the U.S. with a new name
A company that operates 180 rewards sites, eDeals UK, has renamed itself V A C Media and announced plans for international expansion. The company says it will begin operating in the U.S. after the upcoming holiday season.
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Former Limited Brands exec joins supply chain firm Tompkins Associates
Nicholas J. LaHowchic, former executive vice president of Limited Brands Inc. and head of its logistics unit, has joined supply chain services firm Tompkins Associates as executive associate.
Payment services provider EnablePay plans expansion
EnablePay, an independent sales organization that offers credit and debit card processing services to merchants, has closed on a $2 million private placement and plans to expand by opening additional offices in New York and Indiana, the company reports.
Kount hires sales execs with fraud experience
Kount, a fraud control vendor for online retailers, has hired Scott Lewer and Brad Canavan as national account sales directors.
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