Consultancy: Out of work? Hold tight
A survey by executive search firm Smith Hanley Associates shows shows that over the past three months, there has been a slow but steady improvement in
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Mark, Fore & Strike catalog closing
Citing disappointing sales, The Mark Group is folding its Mark, Fore & Strike catalog to concentrate on its Boston Proper title. Although both books sell
Financial reports: Staples, Henry Schein, and more
Quill Contributes to Staples
Harbour Group buys Eckler’s catalog
Privately held holding company Harbour Group acquired Titusville, FL-based Eckler Industries, which sells aftermarket Corvette parts and accessories via
Lighthouse International, Gold Violin in licensing deal
Charlottesville, VA-based cataloger Gold Violin, which sells gifts and other items for seniors, has entered into a licensing agreement with Lighthouse
Angelica to sell catalogs to Cintas, Medline
Uniforms, textile rental, and laundry services firm Angelica Corp., which mails the Life Uniform and Image Apparel catalogs, said on March 4 that it is
Lillian Vernon’s new role
(Direct Newsline) Lillian Vernon may be stepping down as CEO from the company she founded in 1951, but she will still be active in determining its direction.
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LIMITED SEEKS TO BUY OUTSTANDING SHARES OF INTIMATE BRANDS The Limited has started an exchange offer to buy back the 16% of Intimate Brands it does not
Mergers & Acquisitions: Few Wanted to Make a 4Q Deal
Just 21 catalog-related deals were transacted in the fourth quarter of 2001, compared to the 33 deals consummated in October, November, and December of
Smith & Hawken Catalog Founder to Deliver Organic Bouquet
Catalog veteran Dave Smith is back. The cofounder of gardening supplies cataloger/retailer Smith & Hawken is now president/cofounder of Organic Bouquet,