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Former Crosstown Traders President to Helm Sharper Image
Steven Lightman, who left his post as president of Crosstown Traders in January, has been named president/CEO of Sharper Image Corp.,
Tiffany’s Quarterly, Yearly Sales Increase
Upscale jeweler Tiffany & Co. grew its direct marketing sales 10% for the fourth quarter and 11% for the year ended Jan. 31.
Financial Reports: Williams-Sonoma, Dover Saddlery, Bombay Co., uBet
Williams-Sonoma grew sales and income, but not as much as it had hoped. Dover Saddlery had a galloping year. But Bombay Co.’s wider loss has it seeking strategic alternatives
Live from NEMOA: Resilient Catalogers Will Survive
Cambridge, MA
Live from NEMOA: Washington Still Needs to Understand Rate Increase Impact
Cambridge, MA–Even if the catalog industry cannot avoid the U.S. Postal Service’s rate increase, which could be as high as 40% for some catalogers come May 14, New England Mail Order Association members said the industry cannot afford to take its foot off the gas pedal
Live from NEMOA: Talk of Postal Hikes Kicks Off Conference
Cambridge, MA–The New England Mail Order Association (NEMOA) spring conference is usually a relaxed, happy event. This year, though, the conference opened on a serious tone, as attendees discussed ways to mitigate the postal rate hikes
Financial Reports: Systemax, Charming Shoppes, Blair
Manufacturer/marketer Systemax had a solid fourth quarter and 2006. Charming Shoppes’ Crosstown Traders catalogs ended the year with a whimper. And Blair Corp. hasn’t gotten 2007 off to a rousing start