International Spy Museum Gets Small to Stand Tall
The International Spy Museum catalog just got a little bit easier to stealthily slip in your pocket. Measuring a compact 6
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Kathy Van Zeeland, eBags Partner on Catalog
Kathy Van Zeeland exploded into the handbag and accessories market in late 2004 with her distinctive line of high-quality, trendy products. In two years she has built up her New York-based
Gift Recipients and Ship-tos Provide January Sales Opportunity
The holiday season is here and holiday orders are starting to flow in. Gift orders will continue to increase over the next three or four weeks as we approach the shipping cutoff for Christmas. It is important to make sure ship-tos and gift recipients are tracked and added to the marketing plan for January/February to leverage the potential new customer.
Financial Reports: Aramark, Talbots, Charming Shoppes, and More
Aramark’s direct division ended the fiscal year in the red, while J. Jill dragged on Talbots’ bottom line during the third quarter.
Postal Reform Unlikely to Come Up for November Vote
For those holding out hope that Congress will past postal reform legislation during its lame-duck session will have to wait a little longer, as the prospect of the bill coming to a vote this week is unlikely
Dick’s Sporting Goods to Buy Golf Galaxy
Pittsburgh-based Dick
Financial Reports: Staples, Eddie Bauer, NBTY
Office supplies giant Staples and supplements manufacturer/marketer NBTY had fiscal results worth bragging about. That wasn’t the case for apparel cataloger/retailer Eddie Bauer, however.
Survey: Inaccurate Data Lead to Mail Waste
The average business could be wasting more than $180,000 a year by sending out direct mail that is not relevant or does not reach the intended recipient due to inaccurate data, according to research commissioned by QAS, a Boston-based address management solutions provider.
Venus, WinterSilks Join the Golden Gate Family
Another week, another acquisition for Catalog Holdings, a subsidiary of Golden Gate Capital. On Nov. 10 the private equity conglomerate completed the recapitalization of Venus Swimwear.
Meeting the Catalog Master: Bill End
The Hudson Valley Direct Marketing Association’s “Meet the Masters” luncheon on Nov. 8 lived up to its title. A true master, catalog industry veteran Bill End addressed about 70 attendees on a wide number of topics during a question-and-answer session