MINNEAPOLIS, April 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navarre Distribution Services, the retail logistics arm of Navarre Corporation (Nasdaq:NAVR), will host an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 to mark the grand opening of its inaugural Canadian logistics and distribution facility. Scheduled to attend are Mayor Hazel McCallion of Mississauga, Ontario; Cary Deacon, CEO of Navarre Corporation; and local business officials. The event is scheduled from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at 1695 Drew Road, Unit 3, Toronto.
Led by local management, the new Canadian location cements Navarre Distribution Services' commitment to providing a seamless distribution and sales channel for its clients across North America. The facility is strategically located in the greater Toronto in order to expedite turnaround times and reduce unnecessary transit.
"Providing the highest level of service to our suppliers and retailers in Canada is essential to our success, and we're pleased to offer a dedicated location to better serve them," states Joyce Fleck, president of Navarre Distribution Services. "We look forward to making a long-term contribution to the Toronto economy."
In addition, by deploying the same advanced systems and infrastructure as the company's U.S. operations, including integrated reporting and warehouse management platforms, and voice-directed picking, the company anticipates achieving 99.99% accuracy levels in inventory and fulfillment. The Toronto facility offers complete inventory management, fulfillment, shipping, returns management and third-party logistics services.
About Navarre Distribution Services
Navarre Distribution Services provides North American retailers and their suppliers with agile distribution and returns management, third-party logistics (3PL), online fulfillment and custom marketing programs, all powered by a best-in-class systems infrastructure and collaborative account support teams. With a more than 25-year track record of connecting strong brands with smart logistics and unmatched service, the company helps its customers to pick, pack, ship and sell more profitably.
Established in 1983, Navarre Distribution Services is a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation (Nasdaq:NAVR) with its headquarters in Minneapolis, MN and offices in Bentonville, AR and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Learn more at www.navarre.com/nds.
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