Two More Catalogs from Swiss Colony
As it continues to expand its nonfood offerings, Monroe, WI-based Swiss Colony has launched a home furnishings catalog and has an apparel book waiting in the wings.
MCM staff
Office Depot Buys Allied Office Products
The $14.4 billion Delray Beach, FL-based Office Depot has announced the acquisition of Allied Office Products, the largest privately held office products company
Financial Reports: Charming Shoppes, Hanover, Talbots, DWR
Hanover Direct and Design Within Reach ended the first quarter in the red; Talbots saw income drop 21%. Only Crosstown Traders parent Charming Shoppes had bottom-line growth to report
New Headquarters for Fingerhut
Fingerhut Direct Marketing recently completed a move into its new headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN
The Hidden Costs of Reverse Logistics, Part 1
Companies ignore reverse logistics at their own peril, because improving the returns process is a relatively easy way to move dollars to the bottom line. An automated reverse logistics operations
Interlake Material Handling Sold to United Fixtures
On April 21, Interlake Material Handling was purchased by United Fixtures Co.. The transaction is valued at $44.1 million plus the assumption of the company’s pension liability. The combination of Interlake and United Fixtures creates the largest player in the North American racking industry.
RedEnvelope Exploring “Strategic Alternatives”
Tucked near the bottom of its press release announcing its fiscal 2005 results, gifts merchant RedEnvelope noted that it has hired WR Hambrecht + Co. to help it seek
Financial Reports: Staples, Excelligence
Good news on both sides of the ledger for office supplies cataloger/retailer Staples, while the first quarter was more of a mixed bag for educational products merchant Excelligence Learning Corp.
New CEO for Celebrate Express
Seattle-based multititle mailer Celebrate Express has named Kevin Green CEO/president.
Collegiate Pacific Scores Big in Third Quarter
Third-quarter net sales for Dallas-based sports equipment merchant Collegiate Pacific (Nasdaq: BOO) soared 120%,