Survey: Retailers pessimistic about coming months
In his State of the Union address on Jan. 28, President Bush may have been optimistic regarding an economic turnaround this year, but U.S. retailers aren
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Holiday highs…and lows
Charles Dickens was referring to the French Revolution when he wrote It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, but the description applies
J. Crew hires second CEO in five months
Seizing an opportunity to hire a brand-new chief executive and reap investment capital in one fell swoop, apparel marketer J. Crew on Jan. 27 named former
Blair inks deal with ShopNBC
Blair Corp. is going Hollywood. The Warren, PA-based multititle mailer is teaming with home shopping TV network ShopNBC to promote its Crossing Pointe
J. Crew hires second CEO in five months
Seizing an opportunity to hire a brand-new chief executive and reap investment capital in one fell swoop, apparel marketer J. Crew on Jan. 27 named former
Shakeup, layoffs at Executive Greetings
Joel Hughes resigned as CEO of b-to-b multititle mailer Executive Greetings on Jan. 22. His resignation comes two weeks after the company cut 99 jobs
NEBS gains on sale of payroll unit
For the three months ended Dec. 28, revenue at New England Business Service (NYSE: NEB) was $152.6 million. That
Financial reports: 1-800-Flowers, NBTY
1-800-Flowers gains on holiday sales Christmas was the most wonderful time of the year for 1-800-Flowers.com (Nasdaq: FLWS). The Westbury, NY-based gifts
Nailco launches spin-off catalog
For 12 years, The Nailco Group has mailed its core catalog of professional beauty supplies twice a year to hair, nail, and tanning salons. But early last
Identity theft tops list of fraud complaints
Of the consumer fraud complaints filed by the Federal Trade Commission last year, 43% were of identity fraud. According to the list, which the commission