Navarre Announces Agreement to Expand Logistical Services for Warby Parker

Navarre to provide logistical services for Warby Parker's new line of sunglasses


Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navarre, a distribution and logistics provider, today announced that they have expanded their logistical services agreement with Warby Parker to include their new line of sunglasses.  Since last June, Navarre Logistical Services, Inc. has been providing supply chain management and order fulfillment services for Warby Parker.

Warby Parker's new non-prescription sunglasses line will be available on July 20th. The collection features nine new styles in two colors each and will be priced at $95 per pair.  Prescription sunwear will also be available in August.

Ward Thomas, President of Business Services and Development at Navarre said, "Warby Parker was one of our initial logistical services agreements.  We have enjoyed a great relationship with them and are excited to be expanding our logistical services with them to include their new sunglasses line."  He continued, "we look forward to helping them continue to grow their business."

Dave Gilboa, co-founder of Warby Parker said, "Warby Parker is thrilled to introduce our first sunwear collection.  We couldn't be happier to use Navarre as our logistics provider for our sunglass orders.  They have been a fantastic partner for our Home Try-On program and we are excited to be expanding our relationship with them."  

About Navarre:

Navarre Distribution Services and Navarre Logistical Services are subsidiaries of Navarre Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVR) that together provide 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 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 pick, pack, ship and sell more profitably. Established in 1983, Navarre Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVR) is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN and has offices in Bentonville, AR and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Learn more at www.navarre.com.

About Warby Parker:

Warby Parker designs and sells vintage-inspired, boutique-quality frames and prescription lenses for a fraction of the price of comparable quality glasses. And for every pair sold, one pair is donated to someone in need. Available exclusively at www.warbyparker.com



            

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