GrowingSlowly
How you view the latest statistics from New York-based ParadyszMatera on list universe sizes depends on whether you’re an optimist or a pessimist. The
MCM staff
American Girl to Close Call Center
The American Girl catalog division of toy giant Mattel will shut its Eau Claire, WI, call center on June 18, according to the “Wisconsin State Journal.”
CORRECTION
In the item Cheerleading Catalogers Merge in the At Deadline section of the March issue, we indicated that Varsity Brands president CEO Jeff Web would
Fingerhut Secures $63 Million for Growth
The St. Cloud (MN) “Times” reports that reborn general merchandise cataloger Fingerhut has scored $63 million of equity from two venture capital firms
Perfect Shipment
99.9% That’s Herbalife’s order accuracy rate, pre-inspection. Impressive, but not good enough when you’re intent on shipping the perfect shipment. So,
people news
New Albany, NY-based tween apparel cataloger/retailer Too appointed William May executive vice president/chief operating officer. May was previously president/CEO
Financial Report: Golfsmith’s Sales Up 18% for the Year, 38% for the Fourth Quarter
Crediting its national retail strategy, new stores, and customer service programs, Austin, TX-based golf equipment cataloger/retailer Golfsmith reported
A Good Year, Quarter for Sharper Image
San Francisco-based gifts and gadgets marketer Sharper Image Corp. (NasdaqNM:SHRP – news) reported hikes in sales and earnings for the fourth quarter
DWR Eyes IPO
Hoping to raise as much as $57.5 million, modern furnishings and accessories marketer Design Within Reach on March 24 filed papers for an initial public
FamilyMeds and DrugMax to Merge
Farmington, CT-based pharmacy chain Familymeds Group announced on March 22 that it plans to merge with $292 million wholesaler DrugMax in a stock swap