DHL to deliver Bon-Ton products thru Express delivery
29 Aug '07
2 min read
DHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, announced it has been selected as the exclusive small package delivery provider for the Bon-Ton Stores Inc, one of the largest regional department store chains in the United States. DHL will provide US domestic Express and home delivery services, supporting The Bon-Ton store's entire network.
The Bon-Ton operates 278 stores in 23 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, Younkers and, under the Parisian nameplate two stores in the Detroit, Mich. area.
In addition to a bridal registry and new on-line store, The Bon Ton offers a broad assortment of brand-name fashion apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as cosmetics and home furnishings.
“We evaluated all of the major US delivery providers based on their ability to serve the entire Bon-Ton network,” said Robert Hook, Divisional Vice President, Transportation Manager, The Bon-Ton Stores Inc.
“Bon-Ton looked at all of the carriers' service reliability and commitment to technology and automated shipping systems, their ability to support Bon-Ton's eCommerce business, and overall value. DHL's strength in all these areas, along with exceptional customer support, was the reason for selecting DHL.”
DHL worked with Bon-Ton to offer store customers the added convenience of delivery of in-store items purchased at any Bon-Ton store. DHL will deliver these items upon request by customers to a business or residence through its Express delivery or DHL at home business-to-residential delivery service.