Blogbit
Have you checked out the Big Fat Marketing Blog (www.bigfatmarketingblog.com) yet? Here’s a recent post from an editor on Chief Marketer, MCM’s sister
News
1-800-Flowers Selling Home, Gifts Titles
MULTITITLE MAILER 1-800-FLOWERS.COM will stick to floral and food gifts moving forward. The company has classified its home and children’s gifts business
Crossing Over
We recently came across a press release about a Web cataloger promoting a recent photo shoot for its fall/holiday merchandise. Why would a merchant feel
Macy’s Making an Impact with Cause Marketing
Macy’s may be seeing a lull in 2009 sales figures, but the general merchant does believe its cause marketing efforts are helping to make a difference for nonprofit organizations.
Gardens Alive! Buys Thompson & Morgan
Gardens Alive! continues to grow like a weed: The horticultural mailer announced Sept. 25 it has acquired the U.S. operations of Thompson & Morgan Seedsmen.
Sharper Image Exec Discusses the Brand’s Comeback
Nearly two years after Sharper Image Corp., filed for bankruptcy, the brand is returning to the marketplace. The gifts and gadgets business was acquired
Morton’s Launches Steaks Catalog
If you have a hankering for Morton’s but you don’t live near one of the famed steakhouse’s locations, fear not: Morton’s is going direct.
Dell to pay $3.9 billion for Perot Systems
In a move to expand beyond PCs and beef up its services business, Dell announced earlier this week it plans to acquire Perot Systems Corp. for $3.9 billion.