PRC Chairman Predicts 5% Rate Hike for 2009
Although the 2006 Postal Reform law restored a semblance of normalcy to annual postal rate increases, many catalogers are wondering what they can expect in terms of a rate hike in May 2009
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Fraser Papers Aims to Reopen Greener Maine Mill
Fraser Papers, which operates the Katahdin Paper Mill in Millinocket, ME, announced plans in May to shut down the venerable mill due to the high energy costs of running it. But now there is talk of a reopening next year
Make Your Blog a Branding and an Acquisition Tool
Customer acquisition through traditional direct marketing offers can be difficult when you’re a niche merchant with a narrowly defined product category. Blogging is one way to build a relationship with prospective customers
The Best and Worst Ways to Analyze Zip Code
The distance a customer lives from a store generally is predictive of future purchase behavior. But if you calculate it wrong, it could do serious harm to your database
Tasty Relaunch for Chocolates Cataloger
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate, which relaunched its print catalog last year after a four-year hiatus, is thrilled with the effect its catalog has had on its business.
Grainger Posts Strong Third-Quarter Sales
Facilities maintenance products distributor Grainger saw third quarter sales increase 11%, to $1.8 billion, compared to the third quarter of 2007.
A Look at Parcel Consulting Firms
Have you ever considered using a parcel consulting firm to review your distribution expenditures and negotiate your carrier agreements? If not, there
Multichannel Movers and Shakers
Ed Krell CEO for Mothers Work; Justin Seamonds new Dean & DeLuca CFO; Axel Pfitzenreiter appointed supply chain director for Henry Schein’s Central European operations; Eddie Bauer Holdings hired Scott Hutsenpiller as vice president, outerwear design