Catalog Group Files for Standard Mail Rate Hike Delay
(Direct) The Coalition of Catalog Mailers (CCM) filed a motion with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) on Thursday to delay implementation of the new Standard Mail flat rates.
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SkyMall Launches In-Home Catalog
SkyMall, the co-op catalog distributed via airplane seat pockets, will mail its first in-home catalog next week to about 500,000 homes
New Life Launches Lotus Touch Spin-off
New Life Systems has launched a spin-off catalog selling its Lotus Touch line of nut-oil-free salon products.
Quick Tip: Advanced House File Segmentation
As Internet sales become a larger part of total sales and as more Web pure-plays enter into the catalog business, it becomes increasingly important to understand the differences between buyers across these channels.
Great American Hanger Co. Launches Catalog
You might not think something as mundane as a clothes hanger could be the cornerstone of a business. But Devon Rifkin does.
Last Chance to Contact PRC Regarding Rate Case
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has issued a procedural schedule for the U.S. Postal Service
Harry & David Sells Jackson & Perkins
Food gifts cataloger/retailer Harry & David Holdings announced that it is selling most of the assets of its Jackson & Perkins gardening brand to an investment group
Track Down Those Unaccounted Movers
Each year, companies that rely on direct mail campaigns lose millions of dollars on a seemingly uncontrollable problem: unaccounted for movers and inaccurate mailing lists. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) reports that 14.2% of the public moves to a new address each year. Of these movers, approximately 10 to 20% never report their new address to the USPS.
Annual Sales Up 11% for Design Within Reach
Fourth-quarter net sales for San Francisco-based furniture cataloger/retailer Design Within Reach rose 21%, to $50.1 million for the three months ended Dec. 30