Kathy Van Zeeland, eBags Partner on Catalog
Kathy Van Zeeland exploded into the handbag and accessories market in late 2004 with her distinctive line of high-quality, trendy products. In two years she has built up her New York-based
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Big Reorg for BabyUniverse
BabyUniverse, a Jupiter, FL-based Internet content, commerce, and new media company for the pregnancy, baby, and toddler market, recently announced several changes to its organizational structure.
Lab Safety Supply Buys Two More Marketers
Business-to-business mailer Lab Safety Supply has agreed to acquire Professional Inspection Equipment and Construction Book Express.
Financial Reports: Aramark, Talbots, Charming Shoppes, and More
Aramark’s direct division ended the fiscal year in the red, while J. Jill dragged on Talbots’ bottom line during the third quarter.
Postal Reform Unlikely to Come Up for November Vote
For those holding out hope that Congress will past postal reform legislation during its lame-duck session will have to wait a little longer, as the prospect of the bill coming to a vote this week is unlikely
Redcats Launches One-Stop Plus-Size Website
Redcats USA on Oct. 23 launched a Website that it’s billing as “the world’s first plus-size fashion mall.”
Ross-Simons Launches Diamond Microsite
Jewelry cataloger/retailer Ross-Simons has launched a Website that it hopes will be a direct challenge to online diamond sellers Blue Nile and Diamonds.com.
Dick’s Sporting Goods to Buy Golf Galaxy
Pittsburgh-based Dick
Financial Reports: Staples, Eddie Bauer, NBTY
Office supplies giant Staples and supplements manufacturer/marketer NBTY had fiscal results worth bragging about. That wasn’t the case for apparel cataloger/retailer Eddie Bauer, however.
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Established
In memory of his wife, actress/filmmaker Adrienne Shelly, Andy Ostroy has established a nonprofit foundation. Ostroy is chairman/CEO of list services firm Belardi/Ostroy ALC