Lack of Postal Reform Leads to Blame Game
With time running out for Congress to approve a postal reform bill, some mailers are questioning whether the Direct Marketing Association
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Sara Lee Completes Hanesbrands Spin-off
Food and consumer goods manufacturer/marketer Sara Lee Corp. has completed its spin-off of its apparel business.
Mailers Council Seeks Standard Rate Implementation Period
The Mailers Council, an Arlington, VA-based coalition of mailers and mailing associations, in late August released a research paper detailing the benefits of a standard implementation period when the U.S. Postal Service raises postage rates.
August Sales Roundup
August was yet another difficult month for Sharper Image Corp., as its sales continued to slide, though on a brighter note, the company
Office Depot Makes Eastern European Acquisition
Delray Beach, FL-based office supplies merchant Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), announced on Aug. 31 that it has acquired Papirius, a business-to-business supplier of office products and services in Eastern Europe.
Gifts Title Coming From Restoration Hardware
Home decor and furniture merchant Restoration Hardware is keeping the spin-offs coming.
Road Runner Sports Races Towards Retail
San Diego-based running equipment and apparel cataloger Road Runner Sports is revving up its retail expansion plans.
A Month to Push for Postal Reform?
With Congress back from its summer recess next week, direct marketers will not have to wait long on the prospects of a postal reform bill.
Bassett Furniture Launches Consumer Catalog
Bassett Furniture may have been founded in 1902, but that doesn