System helps Art of Shaving grow
While many retailers reported soft sales last year, multichannel merchant The Art of Shaving grew a record-breaking 62% in 2007. The marketer of upscale
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Taxing provision for direct merchants
Use-tax is rearing its head once again: New York Gov. David Paterson signed into law on April 15 a provision that will require out-of-state online retailers
Mind your Business
Granted, it’s not the sexiest product line. But Klein Tools has in 150 years built a solid business selling pliers, screwdrivers and other tools used
Live From Direct Media Co-op: Seeking Spenders? Look Overseas
“The U.S. Consumer is broke, and it’s going to take some time for them to start spending again,” said Kevin Aronin during his keynote Wednesday at Direct Media’s Client Conference and Co-op.
Financial Reports, Sport Supply Group, Tessco
Dallas-based sports equipment merchant Sport Supply Group saw its revenue rise 4.1%, to $65.8 million, for the period ended March 31, while fourth-quarter sales for wireless communications cataloger Tessco Technologies increased 1%, to $128.3 million, for the period ended March 30.
Managing Multisite Distribution
Opening a second distribution center can more than double day-to-day complexity and increase the cost of operations. While most companies tend to focus on the network and facility design, it
Hanover Direct Lays Off 100
Weehawken, NJ-based multititle mailer Hanover Direct has laid off approximately 100 employees, including workers in its Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Wisconsin offices, according to published reports.
How to Spot Defectors In Advance
If drivers can defect at the gas pumps, don
Why Consumers Don’t Give Out Their E-mail Addresses
Should you forget shoppers who fail to give you a valid e-mail address? Not necessarily. Find out why these customers may be as good as those who do.