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Second-quarter Strength for Zones

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Computer reseller Zones (Nasdaq: ZONS) recorded a nice boost to its bottom line for the quarter ended June 30. Second-quarter profits soared 52%, to $4.4 million, up from $2.9 million for the same period in 2006. What’s more, the Renton, WA-based merchant

FALL or NOTHING

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The harsh new postal rates imposed in May are three months old. Mailers should be used to them, right? Think again. Many are still reeling and figuring

Movers & shakers

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Apparel cataloger/retailer The Talbots has named Trudy F. Sullivan president/CEO. Sullivan had most recently been president of Liz Claiborne; before that

Going postal, again

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Sometimes I think if I hear or read one more thing about this year’s postal rate hike, I’m going to scream. You must be getting pretty tired of it, too

Lean, mean merch machine

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What does this mean to you? It’s time to create a leaner, meaner merchandise machine that will not only allow you to make wiser product choices, but also help you develop a more desirable brand. The following four suggestions will help you do both:

Hardly current service

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A Multichannel Merchant staffer placed an order for personalized labels on the Website of stationery marketer Current on June 3. She received an e-mail

The Red Envelope, please

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In Chinese society, red envelope refers to a monetary gift placed in a red packet because the color symbolizes good luck. That’s where Red Envelope got

It takes a village

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When Tracy Amiral realized that the new postal rates would increase her fall mailing costs 38%, her first reaction was to whine. Amiral, general manager