Database-driven deals
Merger and acquisition activity remained strong in the third quarter, as 32 deals were consummated, compared to 30 during the previous quarter and 30
Few source in cyberspace
Using the Web to source for products would make catalog merchants’ jobs easier and more convenient-not to mention reduce travel expenses. But among respondents
Choosing a software system
Your company is growing, and your catalog management software system-the nerve center of your business-is due for an upgrade. But with prices for systems
81% fewer delivery problems
Amid concerns regarding consumer confidence and spending, catalogers can at least be thankful that Standard A catalog delivery has improved since last
Delia’s buys Fulcrum lists
New York-based Delia’s, the $106 million teen apparel cataloger, in September paid $4.75 million for the trademarks and mailing lists of bankrupt Fulcrum
Revenue rising yet again: Business-to-business
Once again, most of the publicly traded business-to-business mailers tracked by Catalog Age boasted strong profits for the second quarter. But half of
LIVIN’ LARGE
So what if the stock market tanks? Who cares if the White House is in crisis? Numerous catalogers are still confident that more people will want to spend
First in phone service
Catalog call centers are the fastest to “live answer” incoming calls-at least according to a survey published in the August issue of “Service Level Newsletter,”
Perish the thought…
During the holiday season, even apparel and hard goods catalogers add food baskets and fruitcakes to their product lines, to capitalize on the season
Dialing up a call center?
1. Seek a similar corporate identity “You want a service agency that represents your company the same way you would represent yourself,” says Liz Kislik,