Hacker Attack Looming?
The Associated Press reported on July 2 that a group of hackers has established a Website, defacers-challenge.com, that lists “rules” for hackers to plan
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REDENVELOPE FILES IPO Gifts cataloger RedEnvelope is going public. The San Francisco-based company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for
ACC: The Highlight Reel
As I write this, I’m still catching my breath from the 20th Annual Catalog Conference. If you were there as well, you know what a hectic, jam-packed three
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NEW LISTS DEATH BY TRUFFLES The Death by Truffles catalog has 447,368 12-month customers, 40% of whom are men. They spend an average of $55 an order on
New and Improved
SO YOUR COMPANY has been generating online sales for several years now, and your Web business seems to be going fine. If you think this is the time to
Tough Times for Nonprofit Catalogers
Catalog sales are expected to increase 6% this year, according to the Direct Marketing Association, to $132.8 billion. But for the most part, catalogs
Catalog Tracker: April Volume Takes a Dip
The earlier-than-usual Easter this year appears to have led to a major shift in spring mailings. Direct Media’s Catalog Tracker service received 367 consumer
West Marine’s Shipshape New System
Cataloger/retailer West Marine sells more than 50,000 SKUs of boating and aquatic supplies. But finding and updating the information about the products
Abacus Launches in Japan
Co-op database compiler Abacus on June 30 launched Abacus KK, a wholly owned subsidiary that has launched operations in Japan. The new unit begins with
Aristotle Acquires Haan Crafts
Stamford, CT-based educational, health, and agricultural products manufacturer/marketer Aristotle Corp. is sewing as well as reaping: On May 31 the company