Robb & Stucky In Chapter 11

| Jim Tierney

Robb & Stucky, a 96-year-old furnishings and interior design company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and also plans to lay off 178 employees at its Fort Myers, FL corporate headquarters.

Five Tips to Sell Social Media to Skeptics

| Paul Gillin

The reality is that even businesses with a small audience and long-time relationships can benefit from the insights that social media gives them into their markets and their competition. What’s more, online conversations may yield opportunities in markets that the company doesn’t currently operate. And the cost of experimentation is low. Here are five approaches to consider, whether you sell to consumers or other businesses.

Still Waiting on J. Crew Sale

| Jim Tierney

Will J. Crew ever reach a deal to be sold? The revised “go-shop” period for the apparel cataloger/retailer to consider other bids for its business ends Feb. 15. But it doesn’t look like a final decision will be made by then

MCM Live Sponsorship

| MCM staff

A big thank you to these 2011 exclusive sponsors: MeritDirect MeritDirect is a recognized leader in the B2B and B2C direct marketing industry, offering marketers integrated marketing solutions with an array of products and services. Oracle Oracle …