Feature creature

| Glenda Shasho Jones

Features and subfeatures help create an interesting and energetic catalog which also makes it easier for customers to shop. Here are a few techniques

Third-Quarter Deals Hold Steady

| Jim Tierney

The Third Quarter was a Busy One with 16 deals, compared to 13 last year. Many transactions were strategic in nature, including Harry & David Holdings

Financial Reports: Coldwater, Gap, Talbots

| MCM staff

Coldwater Creek reported a loss of $1.3 million for the third quarter, compared to a loss of $6.2 million for the quarter of 2007. Net sales were $228.5 million, compared with $271.2 million last year. Same-store sales declined 20.5%.

IT Spending Priorities

| Curt Barry

When the economy is way down, catalog/Internet companies may be tempted to suspend all IT investments until business picks up again.