Chanel Extends Online Beauty Tools to Retailers Worldwide Using Interactive Web Services Solution.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2002 Award Winning WebCollage Syndicator See syndication format. Enable Rapid, Efficient Integration of Manufacturer Interactive Web Applications with Business Partners WebCollage, Inc., a leading provider of Web Services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. solutions, today announced that Chanel (www.chanel.com) is actively using its award-winning Syndicator technology to share and integrate the Chanel branded module for fragrances, beauty and skincare with leading retailers and business partners world wide. The integrated offering already allows visitors to some of the leading retail and beauty Web sites to purchase Chanel products there while interacting directly with the Chanel branded module that emphasizes the Chanel brand and value. Similar to its strategy in the bricks and mortar A store (shop, supermarket, department store, etc.) in the real world. Contrast with clicks and mortar. world, where Chanel distributes its cosmetics products through Chanel branded boutiques located at authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: major department and specialty stores Noun 1. specialty store - a store that sells only one kind of merchandise shop, store - a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod" , Chanel is now capable of sharing its online applications, such as the Chanel "Precision Skincare Diagnosis" directly with business partners. Extending the Chanel branded module to business partners maintains the Chanel brand while ensuring a superior online experience and e-commerce integration between business partners. "Using WebCollage Syndicator to share the Chanel branded module with our online business partners helps Chanel meet several key business objectives," noted Michele Cerwin, Executive Director of Internet Marketing See Internet advertising. at Chanel. "Chanel now has a way to maximize the value of multi-channel shopping, while enhancing existing business partnerships. WebCollage's benefits and the simplicity of the implementation make it a compelling partnership solution." About WebCollage Syndicator WebCollage Syndicator is a Web Services software platform that provides a comprehensive solution for: -- Packaging Web applications in the form of Interactive Web Services (IWS) -- Managing partners access and delivery of Web services for use by multiple business partners -- Managing Web services integration on multiple levels into the right context at partner Web sites Customers benefit by being able to leverage their existing Web infrastructure and business applications while extending them to multiple business partners. By sharing online business applications with channels quickly and efficiently, companies can considerably improve their business effectiveness, dramatically increase their reach, strengthen relationships with partners and amplify the ROI from their existing applications. See It Live On the Web The Chanel team was able to, using WebCollage Syndicator software, package the Chanel online beauty boutique Boutique A small investment firm specializing in offering specific, but limited services to a select number of individuals. Notes: These investment firms are the alternatives to large financial supermarkets. They provide a highly personalized environment for investing. as Interactive Web Services and integrate them with business partners' Web sites. Today, the solution is already working in production on some of the major beauty retailer's Web sites in the U.S. and in Europe. These include Sephora.Com and Macy's in the U.S., and in Europe Douglas and Boots, with additional partners scheduled for implementation later on this year. For more information about use of WebCollage Syndicator to accomplish integration of Interactive Web Services with business partners, please visit http://www.webcollage.com/html/products/more_information.shtml "The use that Chanel makes of WebCollage Syndicator demonstrates how a manufacturer can effectively support its distribution channels by extending effective online tools, including branded modules, advisors and configurators all the way to their partners Web sites," said Eli Singer, WebCollage CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . About Chanel Chanel, the international luxury goods company, is one of the world's preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae fashion, fragrance and beaute houses today. The company, which is privately owned, strictly controls all design, manufacturing, distribution and advertising to ensure the highest level of quality. Chanel offers a broad range of luxury products including fragrance, makeup makeup In the performing arts, material used by actors for cosmetic purposes and to help create the characters they play. Not needed in Greek and Roman theatre because of the use of masks, makeup was used in the religious plays of medieval Europe, in which the angels' faces , skin care, Ready-to-Wear, leather goods, 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 accessories through a current U.S. network of 18 boutiques as well as select department and specialty stores nationwide. About WebCollage WebCollage is a leading provider of Web services solutions that facilitate business partnership. WebCollage's award-winning technology enables new ways for companies to expand their e-business, leverage partnerships, create new e-channels and ultimately reach a broader audience. The Company's products are used by leading financial, manufacturing and technology companies to increase their reach and enable online partnerships with their channel and business partners. WebCollage is a private, VC-backed company, and is headquartered 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. . For more information, visit www.webcollage.com. |
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