Technology and Shipping Services to Help Offer a Simple and
Convenient Online Shopping Experience for International Buyers to 90
Countries
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2012--
Pitney
Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) today announced that Dooney
& Bourke, the high-end leathergoods retailer, will use
technology and shipping services from Pitney Bowes to help expand the
global online reach of its handbags and accessories. Dooney & Bourke
will use Pitney Bowes’s e-commerce software and international shipping
services to help offer a seamless and convenient cross-border purchasing
and shipping experience to online shoppers to destinations in up to 90
countries worldwide.
Dooney & Bourke is using Pitney Bowes’s e-commerce solutions to offer
international buyers the ability to receive a guaranteed, fully-landed
cost quote that includes importation fees during the online checkout
process. Displaying fully-landed costs upfront helps ensure there are no
surprises for buyers with additional fees at the time of delivery.
“Every year the Internet continues to fuel new growth opportunities for
high-end retail brands around the world,” said Craig Reed, vice
president, Global E-commerce for Pitney Bowes. “We are honored to be
collaborating with Dooney & Bourke to provide technology and shipping
services that will help them broaden their borders to new countries.”
“The timing was ideal for us to implement technology from Pitney Bowes
to streamline and enhance our global online shopping experience for
buyers just in time for our 12 Days of Dooney holiday sale,” said David
Burbine, web director, Dooney & Bourke. “We anticipate that this will
help our brand reach the hands of more international consumers and
create a positive buying experience.”
Pitney Bowes offers a comprehensive suite of e-commerce solutions for
international sales. The company’s Software as a Service (SaaS)
solutions help leading retailers sell to international customers, reduce
the challenges associated with international e-commerce, and grow their
business. The Pitney Bowes e-commerce services suite offers an array of
API-driven (Application Programming Interface) web services to
facilitate cross-border sales to 90 countries. Through one integration,
retailers can access services including: duty and tax calculation, fully
landed and guaranteed costs at checkout, customs and brokerage
management, import and export management, optimized global shipping,
international address validation, denied parties screening, and parcel
protection. For more information, visit www.pb.com/ecommerce.
About Pitney Bowes:
Pitney Bowes provides technology solutions for small,
mid-size and large firms that help them connect with customers to build
loyalty and grow revenue. The company’s solutions for financial
services, healthcare,
legal,
nonprofit,
public
sector and retail organizations are delivered on open platforms to
best organize, analyze and apply both public and proprietary data to
two-way customer communications. Pitney Bowes is the only firm that
includes direct mail, transactional mail, call centers and in-store
technologies in its solution mix along with digital channels such as the
Web, email, live chat and mobile applications. Pitney Bowes is a $5.3
billion company with 29,000 employees worldwide. Pitney Bowes: Every
connection is a new opportunity™. www.pb.com
About Dooney & Bourke:
Dooney & Bourke creates fine leather goods inspired by classic American
style. Their commitment to quality materials and expert craftsmanship is
evident in everything they make, from handbags and totes to luggage and
accessories. The classic designs and durable construction guarantee that
Dooney & Bourke leather goods will be worn and loved for many years to
come.
Source: Pitney Bowes Inc.
Pitney Bowes Inc.
Karen King, 203-351-6189
karen.king@pb.com
