Fairytale Expecting Storybook Holiday
Food gifts cataloger Fairytale Brownies is caught in the perfect storm of rising prices of raw goods such as flour, cocoa, and nuts
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Zappos DC Does the Robot
Ever considered robots for your warehouse? Online shoe retailer Zappos.com now has a fleet of 70 working in its distribution center
Survey: Direct Marketing Hiring Lowest Since 2002
Not planning to add staff during the third quarter? That would make your company among the majority, according to the latest employment figures put together by direct marketing recruiting firm Bernhart Associates.
Right Start Acquires Two Brands
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Lab Safety Supply Aquires Highsmith
Highsmith, a direct marketer of supplies, furniture and equipment to public and school libraries throughout the U.S., was bought by Lab Safety Supply,
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David McCreight will join apparel, footwear and accessories company Under Armour in September. McCreight, who had been president of apparel merchant Lands’
The Sportman’s Guide Starts Boating Site
Hoping to Build Its Fishing and marine clientele, The Sportsman’s Guide has launched a new Website, BoatingSavings.com. The e-commerce site, which went
Celebrate Express Sold
Party Supplies and Costumes merchant Celebrate Express was sold to holding company Liberty Media for $31 million in cash, or $3.90 per share. The deal,