Circuit City to Liquidate
Beleaguered big box and online electronics retailer Circuit City, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November, on Friday said it will liquidate its assets.
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Montgomery Ward Catalog Making a Comeback
The venerable Montgomery Ward catalog , with origins dating back to 1872, will soon be back in the mail. It
Fresh Round of Industry Layoffs
As multichannel merchants assess the 2009 holiday sales shortfall and the bleak outlook for 2009, this week brought a new round of industry layoff announcements.
National Business Furniture Opens Three DCs
To shorten delivery times and provide better service to its customers, National Business Furniture opened three new distribution centers in Austell, GA, Reno, NV, and Cranbury, NJ, in early 2008.
J.C. Penney Closing Catalog Call Center
Due to a decline in catalog sales stemming from the shift to online shopping, J.C. Penny is shuttering its catalog call center in Carmichael, CA. The closing will result in layoffs for about 260 workers.
New Shape-based Rates Kick-in at Canada Post
Canada Post on Monday implemented new shape-based postage rates similar to those used by the U.S. Postal Service.
Finalists Announced for Bubble Wrap Competition
What can you make from used Bubble Wrap? Well, lots of things, depending on your level of ingenuity.
Live From NRF: Retail Putting Trust in Obama’s Hands
New York-The Barrack Obama administration is not in the White House for another week, but the retail sector is already putting its trust in the president-elect
Live From NRF: It’s All About the Customer Experience in 2009
New York–Want to keep your customers during tough economic times? Try to win them over with a great customer experience