More rage at Red Envelope critique
I wish to express my sincere disappointment regarding your August article, The Red Envelope, please. In the interest of thoroughness and journalistic
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Across the street and into the warehouse
Time to visit the lifeblood of any catalog business: the distribution center. But to get to Orchard Brands’ DC from headquarters, you must cross the street.
Movers & shakers
Online furnishings retailer Home Decor Products has named Jon Bernstein CEO. Edison, NJ-based Home Decor Products includes the HomeClick.com, ChefsCorner.com,
L.L. Bean: Free Shipping For All, Again
L.L. Bean has again thrown down the free holiday shipping gauntlet rather early in the season
Bakers Footwear Not Bailing on Catalog
A recent release detailing cost-cutting initiatives might imply that Bakers Footwear Group plans to pull the plug on its fledgling print catalog.
1Q Sales Slide at Celebrate Express
First-quarter sales at Celebrate Express slipped 12%, to $17.6 million, from $19.9 million, for the period ended Aug. 31.
Christian Books Merchants Make a Deal
Christian Book Distributors, the catalog arm of Christianbook.com, has acquired Christianbooksdirect.com.
Neiman’s Direct Sales Rise 9%
Direct marketing sales for Dallas-based luxury goods merchant Neiman Marcus Group, which mails the Neiman Marcus and Horchow apparel and home decor catalogs, increased 9%, to nearly $165 million for the fourth quarter ended July 28.
Equitium Group Acquires Caswell-Massey
Private equity firm The Equitium Group on Sept. 21 acquired Caswell-Massey, a multichannel marketer of luxury personal grooming products.