French Country Living Folds
Great Falls, VA-based furniture and home furnishings cataloger French Country Living on July 16 filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy release, abruptly going out of business.
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Smith + Noble = No Future Rug Studio Catalog
Corona, CA-based Smith + Noble, part of $650 million West Chester, OH-based holding company Cornerstone Brands, will fold its Rug Studio catalog at the end of the year.
FAO Schwarz Back in Mailboxes on Aug. 30
CATALOG AGE has learned New York-based toy cataloger/retailer FAO Schwarz is planning a major fall catalog drop to hit mailboxes on Aug. 30
It’s July–Do You Know Where Postal Reform Is?
The chances of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (H.R. 4341) being passed before the end of this session of Congress are slim. But they do exist.
Spiegel Catalog Sold
On July 19, bankrupt cataloger Downers Grove, IL-based Spiegel Inc. sold its flagship catalog to a New York-based entity known as Spiegel Catalog Holdings Corp. The group is led by the cataloger’s senior management, in partnership with San Francisco-based private equity firm Golden Gate Capital.
Spiegel Catalog Sold
On July 19, bankrupt cataloger Downers Grove, IL-based Spiegel Inc. sold its flagship catalog to a New York-based entity known as Spiegel Catalog Holdings Corp.
Live from the MeritDirect Co-op: Catalogs Attractive to Investors
White Plains, NY–Simply put, catalogs are attractive to investors. Their steady rate of growth, coupled with results that are precise and predictable
Live from the MeritDirect Co-op: Government Sales a Huge Opportunity
White Plains, NY–Looking to sell to a huge, recession-proof market with deep pockets? Try selling to the federal government.
Live from the MeritDirect Co-op: Give Incentives to Inbound Call Center Workers
White Plains, NY–You want to boost sales and performance in your call center? Try developing an incentive program to award your best performers on the inbound side
Martha Pullen Co. Sold
Huntsville, AL-based Martha Pullen Co., which publishes the Martha Pullen catalog and