Succession Plan in Place at Jos. A. Bank
Robert N. Wildrick announced Sept. 12 that he is retiring as CEO of Jos. A. Bank Clothiers after 10 years. But he will remain with the men
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Robert Out at Vermont Teddy Bear
Elizabeth Robert, who served as CEO of Vermont Teddy Bear Co. for more than a decade, was dismissed Wednesday.
Deluxe Corp. Shutting Plants, Laying Off 570
Thanks to the slowing U.S. economy, Deluxe Corp. announced last week it is closing three manufacturing facilities and a call center.
Ornamental Spin-off for The Guild
The Guild, a purveyor of artworks and artisan decor and jewelry, is launching a spin-off catalog to its Artful Home book in time for the holidays. The 36-page new title, Artful Home Ornaments 2008, sells handmade holiday ornaments and will arrive in homes Sept. 15.
Baker Leaving Gander Mountain for Scott’s
Hunting and camping gear cataloger Gander Mountain announced this week that its president/CEO of the past seven years, Mark Baker, has resigned for a position as president/CEO of lawn care products manufacturer Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.
More Green Thoughts
On vacation last week, I was sitting on the shoreline of Maine, daydreaming and drinking a bottle of water. I noticed that the Poland Spring bottle seemed somehow different. It was thinner plastic, and had a few more ridges to hold on to it with.
DHL’s Mullen To Congress: UPS Deal Doesn’t Violate Antitrust Laws
DHL Express Global CEO John Mullen today told members of the House Committee on the Judiciary that the company’s proposed union with United Parcel Service for domestic airfreight services is not a violation of U.S. antitrust laws.
Contact Center Hiring: It All Starts with the Ad
Want to attract the best possible candidates for your contact center openings? Start by tweaking the wording of that
QCI Direct Using Newgistics for Outbound Shipping
QCI Direct, which sells cleaning supplies and other home improvement products through its Home Trends, Sleep Solutions and Picket Fence catalogs, is now able to provide faster, better delivery thanks to the Newgistics Intelligent Logistics Management system.
Print Catalogs Still Rule, Survey Shows
If you think the print catalog is a dying channel, you better think again. Of 106 merchants polled by the Direct Marketing Association, 62% consider catalogs their primary sales channel. In contrast, only 20% cited the Web and 6% indicated retail.