Amazon Services and Diane Von Furstenberg Studio Announce E-Commerce Alliance for Online Apparel Offering.SEATTLE & NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Amazon Services, Inc. and Diane von Furstenberg (DVF DVF Dansk Vægtløftnings-Forbund DVF Digital Video Format DVF Divide Floating DVF Device Features DVF Dv Graphics File ) today announced that DVF Studio has chosen Amazon Services to operate www.dvf.com. Under this multi-year agreement, DVF plans to launch at www.dvf.com a new website and online magazine powered by Amazon Services e-commerce technology. The launch date for the new DVF.com website will follow DVF's Fall fashion show on February 6. Amazon Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMZN AMZN Amazon.com (NASDAQ symbol) ). "I am very excited to be able to apply Amazon's technology to my DVF.com shopping Web site and online magazine," said Diane von Furstenberg, designer and founder of DVF studio. "I am the biggest Amazon user. I love it for its excellent customer service and speedy navigation. I'm truly excited by the prospect of having complete control over the site content with the confidence of knowing that we are backed by the legendary online expertise of Amazon." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the agreement, Amazon Services will build and maintain the DVF Studio website. DVF Studio will have complete day in and day out Adv. 1. day in and day out - without respite; "he plays chess day in and day out" all the time control over the content of the site including all images, product offerings, product descriptions and other content that will enhance the shopping experience. Other features include: --Purchase from the Runway -- The new DVF.com website will feature photos from live runway shows and allow customers to mouse over the photos (where they will receive information such as the name of the product and its availability) and with a simple click, add items showcased in the photos to their shopping cart. --Map-based store finder finder, in law. Ordinarily the finder of lost property is entitled to retain it against anyone except the owner. It is larceny, however, for the finder to keep the property if he knows or can easily determine who owns it. -- Customers can easily find a retail location close to them by utilizing a new interactive, map-based store finder feature. --Online Magazine -- "DVF Journal," written in online magazine format, will feature a monthly diary written personally by Diane von Furstenberg who will share her travels, recommendations and tips, and weekly horoscopes by Shelley von Strunckel Shelley von Strunckel is a California-born sun sign astrologer with newspaper columns widely published in Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Asia. She created the first ever astrological column in a British broadsheet newspaper with the Sunday Times in 1992. . "We are pleased that Diane von Furstenberg Studio has chosen Amazon Services for its e-commerce enterprise solution," said Amazon Services Senior Vice President Mark Stabingas. "We look forward to putting Amazon's innovative technology and e-commerce experience to work in presenting DVF.com's unique brand and product selection and helping them succeed in this rapidly growing retail channel." About Amazon Services, Inc. Amazon Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMZN) which offers the technology and services that power Amazon.com to retailers seeking a world-class, cost effective e-commerce offering for their customers. Amazon Services offers its retail partners use of Amazon's leading e-commerce website technology, best-in-class fulfillment and customer service, and access to tens of millions of active customer accounts. About Diane von Fursternberg Studio DVF Studio was founded by Diane von Furstenberg in 1997 in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . Initiated with the re-launch of Ms. von Furstenberg's famous vintage wrap dresses, the company now offers a comprehensive luxury, lifestyle brand. The complete DVF collection currently includes ready-to-wear, cosmetics and fragrances and also maintains licenses in several brand categories such as DVF fine jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. and swimwear. DVF Studio currently distributes products to luxury retailers in over 50 countries worldwide. Forward looking statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to potential future losses, significant amount of indebtedness, competition, management of growth, potential fluctuations in operating results, fulfillment center optimization optimization Field of applied mathematics whose principles and methods are used to solve quantitative problems in disciplines including physics, biology, engineering, and economics. , seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions, and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, international expansion, consumer trends, inventory, limited operating history, government regulation and taxation, fraud, and new business areas. More information about factors that potentially could affect Amazon.com's financial results is included in Amazon.com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2003, and all subsequent filings. |
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