WALTHAM, Mass.—ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK),      a leader in executing value chain strategies, has forged a partnership     with extrameasures to provide retailers and brand owners with a turnkey customer loyalty     solution. Together, ModusLink and extrameasures, a full-service     promotions and incentive company, will execute the processing, financial     management, fraud monitoring and branding of stored-value gift cards, as     well as the fulfillment and support processes associated with rebate,      refund, frequent buyer and buyback programs. Now, businesses can     simultaneously improve the customer experience, stimulate online sales     and reduce the hassle of managing these programs.

In today’s highly competitive retail environment, businesses are focused     on attracting new customers and retaining loyal customers for long-term     profitability. According to Gartner, U.S. companies spend more than $1.2     billion per year on customer loyalty programs. In addition, Jupiter     Research previously estimated that more than 75 percent of consumers had     at least one loyalty card and the number of people with two or more was     estimated to be one-third of the shopping population.

Currently, one company that specializes in trading in mobile devices is     working with ModusLink and extrameasures to manage its buyback programs.      Specifically, this business will be using extrameasures gift cards to     reward consumers for turning in old devices, while ModusLink will manage     contact center support, as well as return and repair processes for the     physical devices.

“ModusLink is a trusted supply chain and e-Business provider for some of     the world’s largest technology and consumer brands and its offerings     complement our loyalty and incentive programs at extrameasures,” said     Jan Steinert, president and CEO of extrameasures. “By partnering with     ModusLink, we are expanding our global reach and providing our clients     with holistic customer loyalty programs that will increase satisfaction     and drive brand loyalty.”

The ModusLink and extrameasures loyalty solution is an intrinsic     component that extends ModusLink’s Suite of e-Business Solutions which     is designed to help clients create new revenue opportunities, while     improving customer acquisition and retention. Clients will also have     access to extrameasures existing customized international reward, rebate     and gift card programs for customers, both open and closed loop,      worldwide.

“Our partnership with extrameasures will help clients attract new     customers to their Web store and reward existing ones through loyalty,      extended warranty and buyback programs. Together, we will enhance the     total buying experience,” said Glenn Grube, global director, e-Business     sales and marketing for ModusLink.

For more information about ModusLink’s e-Business Suite of Solutions,      please visit www.moduslink.com/e-business.

About ModusLink Global Solutions

ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. designs and executes global value chain     strategies to solve clients’ cost, time-to-market, customer satisfaction     and revenue objectives. Our supply chain, aftermarket, e-Business and     entitlement management solutions support the end-to-end product     lifecycles of the world’s leading technology and consumer goods     companies. ModusLink has more than 25 years of experience executing     complex supply chain processes such as sourcing, configuration and     fulfillment. We can manage these critical functions seamlessly with a     client’s global e-Business initiative or an integrated aftermarket     program, including alternative channel recovery for at-risk inventory.      Backed by a footprint of more than 25 solution centers in 14 countries,      ModusLink clients can react quickly to shifting market dynamics     impacting value chain performance and revenues. For more information     about ModusLink’s flexible, scalable and sustainable solutions, visit www.moduslink.com or www.valueunchained.com,      the blog for value chain professionals.

About extrameasures

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Diego, extrameasures is a     leader in Prepaid (“Stored Value”) cards and programs. extrameasures     provides complete turnkey rebate, incentive and loyalty solutions in the     card-based rebates and incentives space, as well as consumer-marketed     private label cards to retail establishments. As one of the largest     issuers of Visa and MasterCard Stored Value cards, extrameasures’ value     proposition is derived from its unique proprietary technology platform     “VISION” and process expertise which integrates core functions with     proprietary, mission critical capabilities. For more information visit www.extrameasures.com.

ModusLink Global Solutions is a trademark of ModusLink Global     Solutions, Inc. All other company names and products are     trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

This release contains forward-looking statements, which address a     variety of subjects including, for example, the expected benefits of the     customer loyalty program. The following important factors and     uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to differ     materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: The     Company’s success depends on its ability to execute on its business     strategy and the continued and increased demand for and market     acceptance of its solutions and services; the Company may not be able to     expand its operations and capabilities in accordance with its business     strategy; the Company may experience difficulties integrating     technologies, operations and personnel in accordance with its business     strategy; the Company derives a significant portion of its revenue from     a small number of customers and the loss of any of those customers would     significantly damage its financial condition and results of operations;      the Company frequently sells to its supply chain management clients on a     purchase order basis rather than pursuant to contracts with minimum     purchase requirements, and therefore its revenue is subject to demand     variability; increased competition and technological changes in the     markets in which the Company competes; and risks associated with     international operations. The occurrence of any of the foregoing factors     may have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and     financial results. For a detailed discussion of cautionary     statements that may affect the Company’s future results of operations     and financial results, please refer to its filings with the Securities     and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form     10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements     represent management’s current expectations and are inherently     uncertain. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking     statements made by us.

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