Judy George Appointed to ShopLink Board of Directors; Founder and CEO of Domain, Inc. Brings Retail Expertise to ShopLink.WESTWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 1999-- ShopLink Incorporated (www.shoplink.com), a leading provider of PC-based shopping of household consumables and services, announced today the appointment of Judy George of Domain to the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Domain is a leading-edge specialty retailer of exclusive, high-quality, designer home furnishings with 23 stores from Boston, MA to Washington, DC. Ms. George's appointment to the ShopLink board reflects the company's focus on quality and customer service. "Ms. George comes as a very welcome addition to the ShopLink board," says Chief Executive Officer John Icke. "In addition to her business experience, Ms. George brings the customer's voice to the boardroom. Her lauded Domain Home Fashions business demonstrates that she understands style and quality. And, as a working mother and grandmother running a 23-store operation, she understands the value of building time and convenience into today's busy lifestyles." Judy George and success are well matched. By combining her energy, creativity, determination and business savvy, she has made her own company, Domain, into one of the hottest specialty home furnishings concepts in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Domain is the recent recipient of two prestigious awards: The ARTS Awards for Outstanding National Furniture Store Chain and WITHIT'S Corporate Leadership Award for developing and promoting women in the workplace. As a shining example of the entrepreneurial spirit and of the evolvement of women within the business world, Ms. George has been widely acknowledged for her contribution to the retail industry, the community and the changing roles of women in the workplace. Ms. George is George I, king of Greece George I, 1845–1913, king of the Hellenes (1863–1913), second son of Christian IX of Denmark. After the deposition (1862) of Otto I, he was elected to succeed on the throne of Greece. a member of the Steering Committee steer·ing committee n. A committee that sets agendas and schedules of business, as for a legislative body or other assemblage. steering committee Noun for the Center House in Boston and also serves on the Board of Directors of Fashion Group International, You & Company, and WITHIT, Inc. - organizations supporting the entrepreneurial spirit and leadership of women in business. This announcement by ShopLink follows the recent March 30, 1999 board member appointments of Michael A. Pruzan, a Partner of Soros Private Equity Partners LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control (SPEP SPEP Serum protein electrophoresis, see there ); Ronald L. Rossetti, President of Riverside Capital Partners, Inc.; and Martin C.B. Mellish, Director of Aspen aspen, in botany aspen: see willow. Aspen, city, United States Aspen (ăs`pən), city (1990 pop. 5,049), alt. 7,850 ft (2,390 m), seat of Pitkin co., S central Colo. Advisory Services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal , Limited. About ShopLink: ShopLink is a leading provider of PC-based shopping for household consumables, with unattended direct home delivery and a focus on superior fresh food quality. Since October 1997 ShopLink has been creating lifestyle solutions for busy families through its convenient ordering, planning and home delivery system. In the 17 months since ShopLink has been operational, new customers have been acquired at the fastest rate of any consumer-direct company with a warehouse-based model. ShopLink currently serves customers in more than 70 communities in the Boston suburbs. ShopLink sources its vast product line from Boston's finest vendors. Several vendors are recent winners of Boston Magazine's "Best of Boston Best of Boston is series of annual awards given by Boston magazine. The phrase is a trademark of Metrocorp. " Award, including Captain Marden's Seafood, Capone's Pasta, Rosie's Bakery, Finagle-a-Bagel and The Butcherie. In addition to providing superior-quality fresh foods and grocery products from local Boston suppliers, ShopLink also provides time-saving services including dry cleaning dry cleaning, process of cleaning fabrics without water. Special solvents and soaps are used so as not to harm fabrics and dyes that will not withstand the effects of ordinary soap and water. Dry cleaning began in France about the middle of the 19th cent. , film processing and shoe repair. |
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