Taxing provision for direct merchants
Use-tax is rearing its head once again: New York Gov. David Paterson signed into law on April 15 a provision that will require out-of-state online retailers
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Levin steps down, wants to buy SI
Jerry Levin resigned March 10 as chairman of The Sharper Image, and has informed the company that he and a group of investors are interested in acquiring
SeaBear snaps up GD Seafoods
SeaBear Wild Salmon is a bigger fish in the food catalog pond. The Anacortes, WA-based mailer acquired GD Seafoods, which does business under the Gerard
Lillian saved by sale
It’s been a scary first quarter for the multichannel industry, with many merchants closing, in bankruptcy, or said to be near folding. At least Lillian
Live From Direct Media Co-op: Seeking Spenders? Look Overseas
“The U.S. Consumer is broke, and it’s going to take some time for them to start spending again,” said Kevin Aronin during his keynote Wednesday at Direct Media’s Client Conference and Co-op.
Financial Reports, Sport Supply Group, Tessco
Dallas-based sports equipment merchant Sport Supply Group saw its revenue rise 4.1%, to $65.8 million, for the period ended March 31, while fourth-quarter sales for wireless communications cataloger Tessco Technologies increased 1%, to $128.3 million, for the period ended March 30.
Hanover Direct Lays Off 100
Weehawken, NJ-based multititle mailer Hanover Direct has laid off approximately 100 employees, including workers in its Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Wisconsin offices, according to published reports.
Playboy Outsourcing Direct Business
Playboy Enterprises last month finalized a deal for eFashionSolutions to manage the company
Charming Shoppes May Dump Noncore Titles
Charming Shoppes said Friday that it is considering selling off its noncore catalogs to focus on its Lane Bryant, Catherines, and Fashion Bug brands.