Newell Rubbermaid To Create Global E-commerce Hub In New York City

(RTTNews) - Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) announced it will create a global e-commerce hub in New York City by the end of the first quarter of 2015, expanding its e-commerce business and accelerating the company's online revenue growth worldwide.

The company said the new e-commerce team will focus on demand creation and the quality of experience online. They will partner with the company's existing customer partners and where appropriate build direct to consumer relationships. This integrated group will include analysts, production and operation specialists for each of Newell Rubbermaid's business segments and customers.

As part of the initiative, the company will add over 30 new positions. The e-commerce team in New York will work alongside existing e-commerce talent globally, including larger content optimization teams in North Carolina and at the company's headquarters in Georgia.