C.C. Filson Co., a Distributor of Premium Outdoor Apparel and Accessories, Relaunches Its Online Store with a Multichannel, E-Commerce Solution from GSI Commerce
C.C. Filson Co., a Distributor of Premium Outdoor Apparel and
Accessories, Relaunches Its Online Store with a Multichannel,
E-Commerce Solution from GSI Commerce
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Oct. 6, 2005 –GSI Commerce Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIC) today
announced it has provided C.C. Filson Co. with a multichannel, e-commerce solution, which
recently enabled the direct-to-consumer retailer to relaunch its online store (www.filson.com)
and provide integrated operations and support for customer care and fulfillment.
C.C. Filson Co, a privately held, Seattle-based company, has provided customers premium
outdoor apparel and accessories for more than a century. The company operates its flagship
retail store in Seattle, and generates a substantial portion of its business through its direct-to-consumer
operations. Under a multiyear agreement, GSI Commerce will provide C.C. Filson
Co. with a comprehensive, integrated solution that includes core e-commerce technology,
fulfillment, and customer care services. Additionally, GSI Commerce will provide C.C. Filson
Co. with partner services such as online marketing and Web store design.
“By partnering with GSI Commerce, C.C. Filson Co. can take advantage of GSI Commerce’s
world-class support for direct-to-consumer businesses. Further, partnering provides C.C. Filson
Co. with an opportunity to grow our direct business faster than we could on our own and also
provides a seamless and consistent service experience for our customers – whether they purchase
our products over the Web, or through our catalog,” said Doug Williams, chief executive officer
at C.C. Filson Co.
“C.C. Filson Co. has for more than a century fashioned a reputation as a manufacturer,
distributor and retailer of premium, rugged outdoor apparel and accessories. We are honored to
have been trusted with the C.C. Filson brand and we are excited about the relaunch of their
Web business and the opportunity to contribute to the overall growth of the C.C. Filson Co.’s
direct-to-consumer business,” said Damon Mintzer, executive vice president of sales for GSI
Commerce.
About GSI Commerce
GSI Commerce is a leading provider of e-commerce solutions that enable retailers, branded
manufacturers, entertainment companies and professional sports organizations to operate e-commerce
businesses. We provide solutions for our partners through our integrated e-commerce
platform, which is comprised of three components: core technology, supporting infrastructure
and partner services. We either operate, or will operate pursuant to signed agreements, all or
portions of the e-commerce businesses for approximately 50 partners.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements made in this release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking
statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,”
“plan,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “guidance,” “potential,” “continue,” “project,” “forecast,”
“confident,” “prospects,” and similar expressions typically are used to identify forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the then-current expectations, beliefs,
assumptions, estimates and forecasts about the business of GSI Commerce and the industries and
markets in which GSI Commerce operates. These statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict.
Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or implied
by these forward-looking statements. Factors which may affect GSI Commerce’s business,
financial condition and operating results include the effects of changes in the economy, the
impact of FASB 123(R), consumer spending, the financial markets and the industries in which
GSI Commerce and its partners operate, changes affecting the Internet and e-commerce, the
ability of GSI Commerce to develop and maintain relationships with strategic partners and
suppliers and the timing of its establishment, extension or termination of its relationships with
strategic partners, the ability of GSI Commerce to timely and successfully develop, maintain and
protect its technology and product and service offerings and execute operationally, the ability of
GSI Commerce to attract and retain qualified personnel, the ability of GSI Commerce to
successfully integrate its acquisitions of other businesses, if any, and the performance of
acquired businesses. More information about potential factors that could affect GSI Commerce
can be found in its most recent Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other reports and statements filed by
GSI Commerce with the SEC. GSI Commerce expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to
update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise specifically stated by GSI
Commerce.
Contacts:
Michael Conn
Senior Vice President, Corp. Development
tel: 610-491-7002
connm@gsicommerce.com
Greg Ryan
Director, Corp. Communications
tel: 610-491-7294
ryang@gsicommerce.com
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