Linen ‘n Things to close 120 stores as part of Chap. 11 restructuring
Linens ‘n Things said it has filed for protection under Chap. 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in…
Gander Mountain embraces multichannel strategy
Outdoor gear and apparel retailer Gander Mountain is making a big push into catalogs and e-commerce this year.…
Charming Shoppes exploring alternatives for non-core titles
Charming Shoppes Inc.’s board of directors is exploring operating and strategic alternatives for its non-core misses apparel catalog…
In tough times, retailers focus on teens
The current economic downturn isn’t just taking a bite out of adult spending — a new study says…
Rodan & Fields return to DM
Drs. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields, have relaunched their skincare brand, Rodan & Fields Dermatologists, as a direct…
Cabela’s user-generated content will appear offline
Cabela’s is taking its social media initiatives to a new level, by bringing user-generated content, such as customer…
HP, Omnicom join on print
The small but growing digital printing segment received a major boost last week, when Hewlett-Packard, the Palo Alto,…
WPP Group posts 10% Q1 revenue gain in North America
Communications holding company WPP Group reported first quarter revenue for the three months ended March 31 rose 15.6%…
Harte-Hanks’ Shoppers business drops further
With Harte-Hanks Inc.’s Shoppers business continuing to deteriorate in the first quarter ended March 31, the direct marketing…
Sharper Image to be sold at auction
Sharper Image Corp. is pursuing a sale of its business and assets. Any sale of the specialty retailer,…