Postal reform bill passes at last
In the waning hours of the 109th Congress and after 11 years of failed attempts legislators passed a historic postal reform bill just before 4 a.m. on
A New Dimension in Packaging
The U.S. Postal Service’s proposed rate changes and new guidelines from just about every other major parcel carrier mean that no matter what type of product
Christian Book Distributors buys Best to You
Multititle cataloger and online merchant Christian Book Distributors (CBD) agreed to purchase Best to You, which sells Christian-themed gifts via catalog
‘TWAS THE SEASON not only for gift-giving but also for rate-raising by parcel carriers
On Nov. 17, Atlanta-based United Parcel Service (UPS) announced that it would hike its ground and air shipping rates effective Jan. 1. Prices are increasing
Frederick’s of Hollywood to Merge with Movie Star
In a deal designed to lower sourcing costs and improve gross margins, women
Christian Book Distributors Buys Best to You
Cataloger/retailer Christian Book Distributors (CBD) has purchased Best to You, a catalog and online merchant of Christian-themed gifts.
Big Deal: Eddie Bauer and Golden Gate
Golden Gate Capital and Sun Capital on Nov. 13 agreed to buy $1.75 billion cataloger/retailer Eddie Bauer for $614 million
Despite Fewer Cardholders, SmartPay Spending Grows
Although the number of government workers with SmartPay credit cards has declined, workers spent 2% more with the cards during fiscal 2006 than they had the previous year.
Chelsey Moves to Take Firm Command of Hanover Direct
In a move that all but ensures a going-private transaction, the board of directors at $407 million Hanover Direct unanimously approved a cash merger agreement with Chelsey Direct, its largest shareholder.