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Court Restricts Internet Service Provider’s Telemarketing Efforts
Several Miami-based entities have been permanently restricted from making false claims while marketing Internet Service Providers, according to the Federal Trade Commission, whether via telemarketing or any other mediums, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
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ShopWiki Lets Shoppers Get to Know Elmo
The in-store shopping public can be segmented in lots of ways, and one of those criteria is their receptiveness to sales help. Some consumers want to browse through a store on their own; others appreciate the help of a salesperson in demonstrating the features and use of a product. That second group of buyers can now get some of the same face-to-face shopping assistance when they research products online, thanks to the addition of consumer-generated product videos by comparison shopping engine ShopWiki.
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J. Crew’s Third Quarter Gain Fueled By All Channels
Both direct and in-store sales posted gains for apparel retailer J. Crew. Direct sales rose from $56.4 million during third-quarter 2005 to $66.3 million during the quarter just ended.
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Coldwater Creek Wraps Up Banner Third Quarter
Women’s outfitter Coldwater Creek generated $15.9 million in third-quarter income, up from $10.5 million in income during third-quarter 2005. The company’s net sales rose from $186.8 million a year ago to $256.4 million, in part due to a jump in the total number of stores.
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Direct Sales Rise as Harold’s Stores Takes Loss
Harold’s Stores Inc., a Dallas-based upscale clothing marketer, reported a $2 million loss on $23.4 million in sales for the third quarter, compared with $88,000 in net income and $23.3 million in sales a year earlier. The quarter ended Oct. 28.
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Mailnet Services Buys Two Database Marketing Firms
Mailnet Services Inc. has acquired Synapse Technology and Conclusive Strategies, two database marketing firms.
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Hanover Board OKs Chelsey Direct Merger
The board of directors of Hanover Direct Inc. has approved a merger agreement with Chelsey Direct LLC, its largest shareholder for 25 cents per share.
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Cingular Wireless Wins Out against Phone-Record “Burglars”
Cingular Wireless LLC has won $1.1 million in damages in a lawsuit against a data broker it alleged had unlawfully accessed and used some of its customer records.
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Google Maps Adds Click-to-call Feature
Google Maps has integrated click-to-call technology into its local listings, allowing businesses that have signed up for a listing through the Google Local Business Center to reach customers the moment they’re looking for a product or service in their neighborhood.