Jim Tierney

Country Walkers Covering More Ground

| Jim Tierney

If you’re feeling the need to take a hike, Country Walkers has added to its already hefty list of trips. In its 2008 catalog mailed Sept. 4, the marketer of walking vacations introduced 13 new itineraries spanning four continents.

Neiman Marcus’ Retail Cusp Concept

| Jim Tierney

How does a high-end department store retailer go after younger, more fashion-forward customers? If you’re Neiman Marcus, you start opening Cusp stores–trendy, stylish boutiques designed to appeal to women age 21 to 45.

More pickup for price hikes

| Jim Tierney

Unlike the current housing market of high inventory and falling prices, paper supply is going down and prices are heading up. Several mill closures and reduced demand are two key reasons why the cost of paper is escalating.

Lillian to get even more personal

| Jim Tierney

It’s no secret that Lillian Vernon takes pride in personalization. After all, the venerable gifts and housewares cataloger was founded 56 years ago around

Stellar second quarter

| Jim Tierney

Nearly all of the business-to-business and computer marketers tracked by Multichannel Merchant turned in superb performances during the second quarter.

Redcats USA acquires United Retail Group

| Jim Tierney

Could Redcats USA be contemplating retail? The multititle cataloger announced on Sept. 11 it bought plus-size women’s apparel retailer United Retail Group for $198.9 million, or $13.70 per share in cash.