DMA Taps Monster Exec to Head Interactive Subsidiary
The Direct Marketing Association on Aug. 30 named Michael Aronowitz executive director of its e-commerce subsidiary, the Association for Interactive Marketing (AIM).
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Survey News: Quality Rules Among Internet Buyers
A survey of online buying activity conducted by Peterborough, NH-based list firm Millard Group shows that 37% of those polled indicated that quality was the most important factor when making a purchase.
Board Elected at Red Envelope Annual Meeting
After much acrimony, shareholders at San Francisco-based gifts marketer RedEnvelope elected all six company-backed nominees to the board of directors during its 2004 Annual Meeting on Aug. 27.
Government Slams Spammers
U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft on Aug. 26 announced that since the June launch of the Justice Department
Despite Deep Circ Cuts, Coldwater Sales Climb
In keeping with its strategic shift toward a store-based business model, Sandpoint, ID-based women
Pennsylvania Settles Suit Against Taylor Gifts
Pennsylvania attorney general Jerry Pappert on Aug. 24 settled a lawsuit on behalf of the state
Williams-Sonoma Sees Double-Digit Net Income, Sales Gains
San Francisco-based multititle cataloger/retailer Williams-Sonoma, which mails the Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, Hold Everything, West Elm, and Chambers titles, posted handsome gains on both sides of the ledger.
AmeriMark to Launch Two Spin-offs
Cleveland-based AmeriMark Direct is creating two spin-offs
Dick Blick Holdings Buys The Art Store
Chicago-based Dick Blick Holdings, which mails the Dick Blick Art Supplies catalog as well as home and garden title Alsto
Spiegel Fields Eddie Bauer Bids; Decision Near?
Although Spiegel has no specific timetable, the bankrupt holding company appears to be closing in on accepting a bid for its last remaining division, apparel cataloger/retailer Eddie Bauer.