Financial reports: Brookstone, Saks, Restoration Hardware
Brookstone Net Loss Nearly Doubles Gadgets and gifts cataloger/retailer Brookstone (Nasdaq: BKST), which mails The Brookstone Collection, Hard-to-Find
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Financial reports: Staples, Intimate Brands, Talbots, Jos. A. Bank, and more
Staples Posts Income Gains Office supplies giant Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS), which mails the Quill catalog in addition to operating the Staples catalog/retail
FedEx Rates to jump 3.5% on Jan. 7
Federal Express will increase its rates by 3.5% on average for both its premium air services and ground home delivery, effective Jan. 7. The air/express
What will consumers spend this holiday? It depends on whom you ask
A number of recent studies offer contradictory predictions for consumers
Bill Containing USPS Aid May be Revived in Senate
Washington–Intense negotiations are underway in the Senate to revive a $1.1 billion economic stimulus bill that would provide an immediate infusion of
DMA in third round of layoffs this year
The Direct Marketing Association on Nov. 14 started its third round of layoffs this year, downsizing the organization by at least 10 people. DMA president/CEO
Hanover relocates headquarters
As part of its yearlong strategic realignment, multititle mailer Hanover Direct plans to sublet 57,000 sq. ft. of office space in its headquarters in
At the GCIC: paper demand down through 2002
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Financial reports: Varsity, Urban Outfitters
Varsity Brands 3Q Revenue Up 4% Varsity Brands (Amex: RDL), formerly known as Riddell Sports, which manufactures cheerleading and dance team products,