Catalogers Speak Out Against Marketplace Fairness Act
Executives from 11 companies share their reasons why the Marketplace Fairness Act would be a burden to their companies – and to their customers.
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MCM Outlook 2013: Catalogs Still Have Staying Power
Catalogs still have staying power in the direct-to-customer sector, according to results from the MCM Outlook 2013 survey. In fact, more than half of the survey respondents said their companies market products directly to consumers and businesses through a print catalog – and nearly half plan to increase circulation in 2013.
What the Marketplace Fairness Act Means for You
For merchants, that fact that MFA would reportedly help state governments collect $11 billion in lost tax revenue is irrelevant; the bigger issue is that the law makes shopping online more expensive for consumers and complex for retailers.
The Future of Flats and FSS
Megan Brennan, Chief Operating Officer for the U.S. Postal Service came to speak at the American Cataloger Mailer Association’s National Catalog Forum in Washington D.C. on May 8. Her presentation … Continue Reading →
USPS Makes Innovative Changes
It’s all about innovation for the U.S. Postal Service. The key areas of innovating are centered on how they can market their products and services.
Donahoe Lays Out the Future of the USPS
Post Master General and CEO Patrick Donahoe of the U.S. Postal Service painted a grim picture during his State of the USPS presentation to attendees at the American Catalog Mailers Association’s 2013 National Catalog Forum
Mixed Reviews on Marketplace Fairness Act
Last week the Senate voted 74 to 20 in favor of proceeding with its debate on the Marketplace Fairness Act and merchants are weighing in on how it would impact their business.
Knowing How Your Customers Shop is the First Step
My parents have a PC. My 84-year-old father doesn’t use it. He’d be surprised to see my 83-year-old mother use it to go to a non-DOS-based website. If my mother, of course, was able to figure out her post-AOL-life.
Target Agrees to Acquire CHEFS Catalog and Cooking.com
Target announced separate agreements March 14 to acquire CHEFS Catalog and assets of Cooking.com The company said in a press release that the acquisitions are aimed at expanding Target’s ecommerce presence in the cooking and kitchenware market.
American Express Syncs with Twitter to Unlock Ecommerce Experience
American Express announced in a release that Twitter followers of the credit card company can turn certain hashtags into online purchases.