FAO Outlook Grows Even Grimmer
The same day that it announced liduidity concerns, King of Prussia, PA-based FAO receive a notice of default from its lenders. The notice, which FAO received
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Grim Warning from FAO
In a terse statement on Nov. 7, King of Prussia, PA-based FAO admitted that retail, catalog, and Internet sales following its initial holiday marketing
UPS to Test No-Frills Service
(Direct Newsline) United Parcel Service will test UPS Basic, a no-frills, low-cost service for selected direct marketers starting this month. “Catalog
Financial Reports: Excelligence, Urban Outfitters
3Q Earnings, Sales Increase at Excelligence Third-quarter revenue at Monterey, CA-based educational products manufacturer/marketer Excelligence Learning
Postal Update: PMG Questions Some Commission Proposals
(Direct Newsline) Postmaster General Jack Potter called for modifying some of the recommendations of the President
Fingerhut Launches Jewelry Continuity Program
(Direct Newsline) On Nov. 1, Fingerhut Direct mailed two 100,000-piece efforts for a jewelry continuity program. A third effort, also consisting of 100,000
Online Holiday Spending Expected to Hit $17 Billion
Jupiter Research forecasts a 21% rise in online holiday sales this year. The New York-based research firm expects an influx of new Web shoppers to drive
Consultant Maxwell Sroge Dies
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BackcountryStore.com Launches Print Catalog
Heber City, UT-based BackcountryStore.com, an online marketer of high-end gear for outdoor sports, is making its way across a new trail with this month