John Fischer

Filson sold to former Polo exec

| John Fischer

C.C. Filson, a Seattle-based manufacturer/marketer of outdoor apparel, luggage, and leather accessories, has been sold to a former executive of Polo Ralph

The USPS Wants (to Help) You

| John Fischer

In November 2004, the U.S. Postal Service established the Pricing and Classification Service Center (PCSC) in New York. If you hadn’t heard about it, you’re not alone. But the USPS is trying to promote the services offered, which were designed to provide postal customers with decisions on mail preparation, mail piece designs, and rate eligibility.

Postal Rate Hike May Be Lower Than Expected

| John Fischer

For months mailers and pundits have whispered that a double-digit postal rate increase was all but inevitable in 2006. But new rumors put the increase at something like 6% for next year, followed by a 4%-5% hike in 2007.

Filson Sold to Former Polo Exec

| John Fischer

C.C. Filson, a Seattle-based marketer of upscale clothing, luggage, and leather accessories, has been sold to a former executive of Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. and an equity investment firm.