Blyth Buys As We Change
Blyth, the parent company of gifts and housewares cataloger Miles Kimball, announced on Aug. 4 it acquired As We Change, a catalog targeting women age 40 and older
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Smithsonian Catalog, Website Back in Action
After being out of commission for four months, the Smithsonian Catalogue and online store are back in business
Live From E-Tail: Avon Embracing Social Networking
Washington–The old catchphrase “Avon calling” could soon be replaced with a more 21st-century saying: “Avon pinging.”
Boscov’s Files Chapter 11
Add Boscov’s to the list of retailers that have filed for Chapter 11.
Sales Rise, Net Income Falls At United Stationers
Second-quarter sales for office supplies merchant United Stationers rose 9.7%, to $1.25 billion, for the three-month period ended June 30.
Report: E-Commerce Investments Increasing
Consumers may be reluctant to spend these days, but merchants are beefing up their investments in e-commerce, according to a white paper released last week by The E-Tailing Group.
Letter to the Editor: MeritDirect Not Part of InfoGroup
MeritDirect CEO Ralph Drybrough recaps the facts regarding the B2B list firm
Redcats USA Sheds Missy Unit
Redcats USA is a little leaner: The multititle apparel mailer announced July 28 it completed the sale of its Missy division to New York-based private equity firm Monomoy Capital Partners.
Bill Cracks Down on Organized Retail Crime
A bill making its way through Congress aims to crack down on criminals who sell stolen goods in large quantities on the Internet.
Second-quarter Sales Hike for PC Mall
Computer reseller PC Mall