Greco Out at DMA
The Direct Marketing Association announced today that they will begin a search for a new president/CEO to replace John A. Greco, Jr., who has resigned his role effective today. The DMA did not give a reason for Greco’s resignation.
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Worthington Direct Expands Catalog
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Retail Sales Show Mixed Results for 2009
Did 2009 end on a high note for retailers? It depends on who you ask. The National Retail Federation and U.S. Census Bureau said December sales improved year-over-year, but their estimates differed.
Golfsmith’s Direct Sales Sputter
Multichannel golf equipment and apparel merchant Golfsmith reported soft sales
Import Cargo Volume Up for December
A report released Jan. 11 says that import cargo volume at the nation
UPS Cutting 1,800 Management Jobs
Parcel delivery giant UPS announced late last week it plans to eliminate 1,800 management and administrative jobs.
Live from NRF: Consumers Want Cross-Channel Synergy
As a merchant, you may consider yourself to be multichannel. But the customer views your bricks-and-mortar stores and Website as one entity, according to a survey shown Monday at the National Retail Federation’s Annual Convention and Expo.
Target Buys Smith & Hawken
General merchant Target Corp. Friday announced it has acquired the Smith & Hawken brand and other intellectual property from Smith & Hawken, LTD, a subsidiary of The Scotts Co.
Figi’s Business Unit to Target Retailers
Figi’s Business Services, a subsidiary of food gifts cataloger Figi’s, is partnering with the Greenwood Group to sell goods to the retail market.
Urban Outfitters Holiday Sales Up 16%
It was another solid holiday season for Urban Outfitters. The lifestyle apparel and home decor cataloger/retailer says that total company sales for the two months ended Dec. 31 increased to $452 million.