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Microscope.com focuses in on a new open source e-commerce platform

Microscope.com this May will unveil a retail site using open source technology from Magento. It chose the program so that it will have access to the source code and therefore free rein to customize the new site however it wishes.

Posted 03/11/2010Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Gander Mountain is trekking toward private status

Contending that the costs of operating as a public company outweigh the benefits, the multichannel retailer of outdoor sports gear and apparel is planning to go private next year.

Posted 09/30/2009Bill BriggsPost a comment

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Gander Direct names new digital media director

Outdoor gear and accessories retailer Gander Direct has hired Bill Hagerott as director of digital media. Hagerott will be responsible for the direction of all online programs including web design, usability and development.

Posted 09/21/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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2008 e-sales grow 8.2% at Cabela’s, while catalog and same-store sales slip

Web sales at Cabela’s Inc., an outdoor gear retailer, grew by 8.2% in 2008, the company reports, while same-store sales and catalog sales were down.

Posted 02/25/2009Bill BriggsPost a comment

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With a boost from U.S. retailers, JDA posts record Q4 revenue

JDA Software Group, a provider of web-enabled enterprise software, said a 128% year-to-year rise in fourth quarter retail software contracts in its Americas region contributed to record revenue for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31.

Posted 01/28/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Gander Mountain names a new top marketing executive

Senior vice president of marketing Steven Uline will coordinate the marketing for all channels, including e-commerce. Gander Mountain also hired Michael Owens, a former Anheuser-Busch executive, as executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Posted 01/19/2009Paul DemeryPost a comment

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A change at the summit of multi-channel retailer Gander Mountain

Mark R. Baker has stepped down as president and CEO of the outdoors gear and apparel retailer to take a position at Scotts Miracle-Gro. David C. Pratt, chairman of Gander Mountain’s board, will be interim CEO while the company looks for a replacement.

Posted 09/15/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Appeals Court rules in favor of Gander Mountain

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has upheld a lower court’s judgment that will enable Gander Mountain to use its trademarks in direct marketing.

Posted 09/03/2008Bill BriggsPost a comment