Cost Plus to upgrade online presence

King of Prussia, Pa. Cost Plus World Market announced a new agreement on Tuesday that will provide the retailer with an enhanced e-commerce presence.

Cost Plus executed a multi-year agreement with GSI Commerce for e-commerce technology, order management and interactive-marketing services, including design and e-mail marketing. Cost Plus World Market also renewed its agreement with GSI for fulfillment and call-center services.

The new Cost Plus World Market online store is scheduled to launch on GSI's technology platform this summer and is expected to provide a more savvy and enhanced online shopping experience.

Cost Plus World Market operates 270 stores in 31 states under the names "World Market" and "Cost Plus World Market."