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Office Depot Numbers Take Dip

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Second-quarter sales for Office Depot decreased 1%, to $3.6 billion for the three months ended June 28. The company reported a net loss of $2 million, compared to net income of $106 million for the same period last year.

Survey: Direct Marketing Hiring Lowest Since 2002

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Not planning to add staff during the third quarter? That would make your company among the majority, according to the latest employment figures put together by direct marketing recruiting firm Bernhart Associates.

People

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David McCreight will join apparel, footwear and accessories company Under Armour in September. McCreight, who had been president of apparel merchant Lands’

Lab Safety Supply Buys Highsmith

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Highsmith, a direct marketer of supplies, furniture and equipment to public and school libraries throughout the U.S., was bought by Lab Safety Supply.

June Sales Roundup

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As American consumers have no choice but to spend more of their income on food and gasoline, the lack of discretionary funds is starting to hit certain retailers hard. A look at June

Dorrit Bern Out at Charming Shoppes

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Woman’s apparel manufacturer/marketer Charming Shoppes announced today that Dorrit J. Bern has resigned as president/CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective immediately.