Coldwater Creek cuts 65 positions, saves $6M/year
Coldwater Creek plans to save approximately $6 million pre-tax annually by eliminating 65 jobs, in an effort to…
The Original Arizona Jean Company
Situation: The Original Arizona Jean Company, at one time a private label denim brand for teens at JC…
Haggin Marketing acquires I-Centrix
Multichannel marketing services agency Haggin Marketing has acquired database and data management services provider I-Centrix LLC. Pointing to…
Talbots to discontinue kids, men’s catalogs
Though it is only the second week of January, three catalogs have already felt the tough economic environment.…
Systemax to acquire CompUSA
In a move designed to bolster Systemax Inc.’s planned retail expansion, the parent company of TigerDirect will acquire…
Lillian Vernon cuts staff, circ
Lillian Vernon is downsizing in 2008 – both the company and the catalog – because of rising mailing…
New Shopatron feature tested
A group of manufacturers is testing a new site-to-store function this holiday season from Shopatron. The model brings…
DMA digs in for no-mail fight
The Direct Marketing Association has strengthened its arsenal against proposed do-not-mail legislation by beefing up its Mailing Preference…
Cyber Monday looks strong
The Internet’s role in the holiday shopping season continues to grow, promising to provide a ray of light…
Kinset takes retailers virtual
A new online venture combining interactive 3-D technology with e-commerce is a sort of Second Life for shopaholics.…