Live from Shop.org: Affiliating with Success
New York–On Jan. 13, the first day of the National Retail Federation-sponsored Shop.org conference here, three cataloger/retailers discussed the challenges
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Fannie May Parent Company Sold
Chicago-based Archibald Candy Corp. has agreed to sell its Fannie May and Fanny Farmer brands to Salt Lake City-based Alpine Confections. Terms of the
Correction
The Edwin Watts Golf franchise stores referred to in a Dec. 10 article about Wellspring Capital Management’s acquisition of the cataloger/retailer are
Illuminations Files for Chapter 11
Petaluma, CA-based candles cataloger/retailer Illuminations has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing was necessitated after the company
Executive Greetings Files Chapter 11, Is on the Block
CATALOG AGE has learned that New Hartford, CT-based Executive Greetings filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District
Office Depot Completes Catalog Office Consolidation
Delray Beach, FL-based Office Depot completed its 18-month consolidation of its Viking Office Products and Office Depot offices earlier this month. Both
Live from NRF: Marketers Not in Sync with Customers’ Needs
New York–A recent survey by consulting firm Kurt Salmon showed that 70% of consumers felt they are not retailers’ top priority. At the same time, 47%
Live from NRF: Hillary Clinton Addresses Retailers
New York–Retailers have “worked hard” and been rewarded for their efforts during the past few years, but “it can’t last forever,” said Sen. Hillary Rodham
Live from NRF: Online Retailing Nears $100 Billion Mark
New York–Shop.org, the online marketing unit of the National Retail Federation (NFR), says that online sales will come in at $96 billion-$100 billion