Golden Gate Finally Gets Eddie Bauer
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Eddie Bauer’s Fate on Auction Block
A bankruptcy auction to determine the fate of apparel cataloger/retailer Eddie Bauer Holdings will be held today in New York. After the auction a judge will issue a final decision on July 22.
Bon Prix Buys Venus Swimwear
Struggling Venus Swimwear has been tossed a lifeline. German mail order company Bon Prix purchased the swimwear cataloger/retailer in a transaction finalized on July 10.
June Sales Roundup
June sales matched the June weather
Smith & Hawken Facing Liquidation
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. has not found a buyer for its struggling Smith & Hawken division, and may be liquidating the high-end home and garden merchant by week’s end.
Contact Center Productivity Measurements and Standards
When measuring contact center productivity, the goal is to have a vital few metrics that help you see the big picture without swamping you with unnecessary detail.
Hershey to Close Direct Unit
The Hershey Co. said on Thursday it will close its gifts catalog and Web businesses on July 31, eliminating about a dozen jobs.
Sport Supply Group Buys Gus Doerner’s Team Sports Division
Sports equipment merchant Sport Supply Group announced June 30 it acquired certain assets from Evansville, IN-based Gus Doerner Sports. Terms were not disclosed.
Postal Officials Vow to Help Mailers
The catalog industry is broken, according to Robert Bernstock, president of shipping and mailing services for the U.S. Postal Service. Huge postage rate