Financial Reports: Sharper Image, Restoration Hardware
1Q Direct Sales Jump 40% at Sharper Image Thanks largely to its proprietary-design products, San Francisco-based The Sharper Image (Nasdaq: SHRP ) continues
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Financial Reports: Penney, Staples
Eckerd a Drag on Penney Financials Thanks to a $77 million charge relating to its now-sold Eckerd Drugstore unit, first-quarter net income at Plano, TX-based
Mother’s Day a Hit For Two Marketers
A lot of consumers evidently said it with flowers this past Mother’s Day, not to mention teddy bears, pajamas, and other gift items. Gifts and flowers
Survey News: Retail Sales Mostly Up in April
Sales of home merchandise improved, but clothing sales fell for retailers in April, according to a monthly U.S. Commerce Department report. Overall retail
Financial Reports: Urban Outfitters, Tiffany, Broder Bros., and More
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D.E. Shaw Affiliate Acquires Online Assets of KB Toys
New York-based investment and technology private equity firm D. E. Shaw group, which purchased the assets of FAO Schwarz in January, has struck again.
Pangea Wins Bid for Newport News
Manufacturer/fulfillment company Pangea Holdings on May 11 emerged with the winning bid for bankrupt multititle mailer Spiegel Inc.
Lillian Makes Another Move
The headquarters of Lillian Vernon Corp. is on the move. Effective this fall, the gifts and home items cataloger will be located in White Plains, NY
House, Senate Ready Postal Reform Bills
Both the House and the Senate are at work on legislation to get a postal reform bill passed this year. After releasing its discussion draft bill on May
Alloy Receives Delisting Notice from Nasdaq
Because it has yet to file its annual report form 10-K, New York-based teen multichannel marketer Alloy received notification that its stock symbol may