Movers and shakers
The National Retail Federation (NRF) appointed Crate & Barrel CEO Gordon Segal the new chairman of the board. NRF also named Federated Department Stores
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Sur La Table reaps $14 million in financing
Kitchenware cataloger/retailer Sur La Table has completed a $14 million round of financing. The new funding was raised by the private investment firm
Fingerhut offers workers paid leave
In the latest installment of the Fingerhut saga, the general merchandise cataloger has offered some employees paid leave with full benefits. “The work
UPS’s fourth quarter a mixed bag
Spurred by a strong finish to holiday 2001 in the U.S. and an 8% growth in overseas shipments, United Parcel Service posted a more than 2% fourth-quarter
Black Box buys another German marketer
Lawrence, PA-based networking systems cataloger Black Box Corp. on Jan. 29 acquired Stuttgart, Germany-based NKS Netzwerke Kabel Systeme GmbH, a $1 million
Financial reports: Grainger, Zones, and more
Annual Sales and Earnings Down for Grainger, Lab Safety Industrial supplies manufacturer/marketer W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW), whose divisions include the
Consumer confidence grows for second straight month
In what may be a sign of a rebounding economy, The Conference Board
Aerosoles steps out with redesign
The new year brought a new look for Aerosoles. The manufacturer/marketer of shoes and accessories introduced its redesigned catalog with the mailing this
FeelGood CEO Matuszewski to resign
FeelGood For Life CEO James Matuszewski on Jan. 28 announced that he will leave the Lakewood, CO-based company he co-founded in September 1993 on Feb.
Smith & Hawken cofounder launches Organic Bouquet
Catalog veteran Dave Smith is back. The cofounder of gardening supplies cataloger/retailer Smith & Hawken is now president/cofounder of Organic Bouquet,