Playboy Outsourcing Direct Business
Playboy Enterprises last month finalized a deal for eFashionSolutions to manage the company
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Charming Shoppes May Dump Noncore Titles
Charming Shoppes said Friday that it is considering selling off its noncore catalogs to focus on its Lane Bryant, Catherines, and Fashion Bug brands.
Sharper Image Officially For Sale
Sharper Image Corp. announced today it will pursue a sale of its business and assets pursuant to the provisions of the bankruptcy code. The San Francisco-based gifts and gadgets merchant, which had filed for Chapter 11 in February, will solicit indications of interest from potential acquirers.
Henry Schein Buys U.K. Distributor
Dental and medical products supplier Henry Schein announced Monday that it has acquired U.K. distributor Minerva Dental Ltd.
Celebrate Express Back on the Block
On the heels of a disappointing fiscal third quarter, Kirkland, WA-based party supplies merchant Celebrate Express has hired New York-based investment bank Cowen and Co. after third parties expressed an interest in buying the company.
Tough Times for Talbots
The credit crunch is hitting The Talbots hard.
Guitar Center DC Goes Green
Every day is Earth Day for Guitar Center. The company in the past year has taken a series of initiatives to help protect the environment, including reducing the number of wooden pallets used in its distribution center, as well as eliminating the use of shrink wrap on parcels shipped to its 214 stores.
The New Rules of Multichannel Marketing
The rules of multichannel marketing have changed and will continue to evolve. Are you ready to play to win?
Careful Contacting Customers About New Concepts
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Five Ways to Improve your Multi-Channel Marketing
The most popular order-taking channel? The Web. But many merchants maintain separate catalog and Internet silos. Click here to find out why Bill Nicolai thinks that