Chinaberry Makes Cuts, Lays Off President
Pressured by its bank to turn a profit this year, books and gifts mailer Chinaberry laid off president Gary DeMaine on June 6. Ed Ruethling, an owner
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Lewis, Simon Make DMA Hall of Fame
Congratulations to copywriting guru (and CATALOG AGE contributor) Herschell Gordon Lewis and to Omaha Steaks executive Fred Simon. They are this year
La Redoute Kids Launches as Package Insert
Since launching in April, children’s apparel spin-off La Redoute Kids has exceeded projections by 20%. That’s especially impressive given that the catalog
NBTY to Acquire Rexall Sundown
Bohemia, NY-based NBTY, a manufacturer/marketer of nutritional supplements, has signed a contract to acquire $455 million supplements manufacturer Rexall
Martha’s Out as Chairman/CEO
Domestic doyenne Martha Stewart is out as chairman/CEO of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, the media empire she founded. Stewart, of course, has been
Financial Reports: Lillian Vernon, Neiman Marcus, Delia’s
Annual Loss More Than Doubles at Lillian Vernon A planned reduction in catalog circulation and a difficult retail environment fueled losses at Lillian
Aristotle Acquires Haan Crafts
Stamford, CT-based educational, health, and agricultural products manufacturer/marketer Aristotle Corp. (Nasdaq: ARTL) has acquired Otterbein, IN-based
May Catalog Sales Improve for Most
The skies may have been gray and cloudy, but May catalog sales were sunny for most of the publicly traded cataloger/retailers tracked by CATALOG AGE.
Live from ACC: A Sharper Keynote Address
San Francisco–Cataloger/retailer The Sharper Image, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, expects to exceed $600 million in annual sales this