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Mailers Council Delivers Message to Congress
In a letter sent to every member of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Arlington, VA-based Mailers Council has asked Congress to oppose any legislation that would prevent the U.S. Postal Service from closing outdated and inefficient mail-processing facilities
Financial Reports: Delia’s, Jos. A. Bank, Cutter & Buck
Multititle mailer Delia’s, cataloger/retailer Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, and manufacturer/marketer Cutter & Buck all enjoyed year-over-year sales growth for the quarter
Spiegel Brands Acquires Carabella, A.B. Lambdin
San Francisco-based private equity firm Golden Gate Capital Corp. has made no secret about its intention of building a billion-dollar family of apparel companies. On Sept. 6 it appeared to have reached its goal.
Essence by Mail Lives On in Ella Starr
New York-based apparel manufacturer Mink Marketing has launched its first catalog. But the new title, Ella Starr, is something of a direct descendant of the now-defunct Essence by Mail.
Lack of Postal Reform Leads to Blame Game
With time running out for Congress to approve a postal reform bill, some mailers are questioning whether the Direct Marketing Association
Sara Lee Completes Hanesbrands Spin-off
Food and consumer goods manufacturer/marketer Sara Lee Corp. has completed its spin-off of its apparel business.
Mailers Council Seeks Standard Rate Implementation Period
The Mailers Council, an Arlington, VA-based coalition of mailers and mailing associations, in late August released a research paper detailing the benefits of a standard implementation period when the U.S. Postal Service raises postage rates.
August Sales Roundup
August was yet another difficult month for Sharper Image Corp., as its sales continued to slide, though on a brighter note, the company