Our Favorite Things: Easing the Fear of Fruitcake
Fruitcake is not and has never been one of our favorite things. But we have to give The Swiss Colony credit for at least trying to make the dubious delicacy palatable by combining it with chocolate.
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New Product Roundup
New Products in marketing software and services
Abacus Indicator: B-to-B Web Sales Up
Business buyers are embracing the Web, according to a survey by Abacus. The company’s 2006 Business-to-Business Industry Insights Report found that 40% of b-to-b sales occurred via the Web in 2005, up from 34.5% in 2004, a 16% increase year over year.
Holiday Trends In The Cards
‘Tis the season for promoting good will toward others. That’s why companies use the holidays to connect with customers, prospects, and employees, typically through greeting cards. But you have to … Continue Reading →
A Taste of Holiday Promotions
Holiday promotions this year are expected to shift from price-based offers to relationship marketing initiatives, according to a report released in August by Portland, OR-based online solutions provider WebTrends.
Modest 3Q Growth for CDW
Vernon Hills, IL-based computer reseller CDW registered a solid third quarter.
UPS’ Eskew Letter: Don’t Blame Us
In a letter obtained by the O+F Advisor, United Parcel Service (UPS) chairman/CEO Michael L. Eskew says his organization is being incorrectly depicted as the villain in the postal reform issue.
WERC Salary Survey: VP Logistics is Tops
If you’re a vice president of logistics, chances are you’re walking around with a few more dollars in your pocket than your counterparts, at least according to 2006 Warehousing Sales and Wages guide from the Warehousing and Education Research Council.
President Signs SAFE bill into Law
As expected, President Bush signed the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act (SAFE) into law on Oct. 13. Congress passed the legislation on Sept. 30, by a vote of 409 to 2 in the House of Representatives. In May, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass H.R. 4954, the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act.