Hanover losses improve
Edgewater, NJ
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Losing patience, Federated seeks Fingerhut sale options
Five weeks after conditionally accepting a buyer
Lands’ End says goodbye to Andersen
Dodgeville, WI–Count apparel cataloger Lands’ End (NYSE: LE) among those companies severing ties with embattled accounting firm Arthur Andersen. Lands
New Brylane kitchen book a hit
Multititle mailer Brylane
Financial reports: J. Crew, Twinlab
‘Merchandising Mistakes’ Contribute to Falling J. Crew Sales Apparel cataloger/retailer J. Crew reported that a challenging economy coupled with a weak retail market and “merchandising mistakes” caused sales and earnings … Continue Reading →
Movers and shakers
Dodgeville, WI-based Lands
Footstar taps Eastbay vet to launch catalogs
Athletic shoe manufacturer/retailer Footstar on March 27 recruited Harry Colcord to become president of its consumer direct unit. Until then Colcord had
Fingerhut deal near?
A deal to save the Fingerhut catalog business may be finalized by the end of the week. Potential buyer Peter Lytle of Wayzata, MN-based Business Development
Consumer confidence surges in March
The Conference Board reports that consumer confidence surged from a February index of 95.0 to 110.2 for March. The Present Situation index rose from 96.4
IGo sold for $8.4 million
To expand its product line and distribution network, portable computer maker Mobility Electronics is buying iGo, a cataloger of batteries and other accessories