Lillian Vernon Corp. to be Sold
Rye, NY-based gifts and housewares cataloger Lillian Vernon Corp. (Amex: LVC) agreed to be sold on April 16. A private equity fund managed by New York-based
Site Revamp Cuts Costs, Boosts Sales for Personal Creations
Personalized-gifts cataloger Personal Creations has cut its Web hosting costs in half since revamping its Website in September. The Burr Ridge, IL-based
Matrix Group Buys Volleyball, Wrestling Catalogs
Matrix Group Ltd., which operates volleyball supplies catalogs Spike Nashbar and Volleyball Express and teen sports apparel title Sweet & Powerful, has
Three Years of Stable Rates Looking Likely
On March 6 the House Committee on Government Reform approved H.R. 734, designed to cut U.S. Postal Service pension payments. The bill comes after a comparable
FAO Could Be Forced to Liquidate
One week after children
Lists and Prospecting: From Mag Tapes to Deliverability Software
Preparing for a catalog mailing 20 years ago was in many ways far simpler than it is today. When it came to renting lists, catalogers had far fewer selects
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Catalog in Limbo
Until investment capital comes through, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has ceased mailing its gifts catalog. The last book mailed in early December.
In the Swim Buys Poolside Express
West Chicago, IL-based discount pool supplies cataloger In the Swim bought the assets of Montgomery, IL-based rival cataloger Poolside Express. Terms
Brylane closing Indianapolis call center
New York–With Web-placed orders now exceeding 20% of its sales, multititle mailer Brylane doesn
Frontgate Spins Off Another Title
The press-shy Cornerstone Brands isn