Growing Pains
Merchants have plenty of reasons to go from a single distribution center to two or more DCs reducing transit times to customers, supporting business growth,
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Letters
Seeing red over green groups A growing number of direct marketers have taken notice of the DMA’s 2007 Resolution Asserting Environment Leadership and
Mind your Business
Granted, it’s not the sexiest product line. But Klein Tools has in 150 years built a solid business selling pliers, screwdrivers and other tools used
Dump the silos
If you ever play air hockey at Bud Reed’s house, get him to tell you the horror story about how he got his table. It’s a perfect illustration of how many
Lillian saved by sale
It’s been a scary first quarter for the multichannel industry, with many merchants closing, in bankruptcy, or said to be near folding. At least Lillian
Financial Reports, Sport Supply Group, Tessco
Dallas-based sports equipment merchant Sport Supply Group saw its revenue rise 4.1%, to $65.8 million, for the period ended March 31, while fourth-quarter sales for wireless communications cataloger Tessco Technologies increased 1%, to $128.3 million, for the period ended March 30.
Managing Multisite Distribution
Opening a second distribution center can more than double day-to-day complexity and increase the cost of operations. While most companies tend to focus on the network and facility design, it
Third Quarter Profits Shoot Up at 1-800-Flowers.com
Things are looking up for Carle Place, NY-based 1-800-Flowers.com, which reported third-quarter net income of $3.3 million — a 212% increase over the same period last year.
Sharper Image Officially For Sale
Sharper Image Corp. announced today it will pursue a sale of its business and assets pursuant to the provisions of the bankruptcy code. The San Francisco-based gifts and gadgets merchant, which had filed for Chapter 11 in February, will solicit indications of interest from potential acquirers.