Engagement
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Engagement
As Expected, More Shoppers Spend Less Over Black Friday Weekend: NRF
To the chagrin of retailers, shoppers lived up to projections that while more people would be out at the malls, they would spend less over the Black Friday weekend
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Direct Marketing | Print
J. Crew Direct Sales Gain Strength in Third Quarter
J. Crew Group, Inc. recorded revenue of $414.1 million during third quarter 2009.
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Acquisition
Zappos.com and Steve Madden Launch Shoe Design Contest
Online apparel and footwear seller Zappos.com and shoe retailer Steve Madden are using a viral promotion to sell shoes by encouraging consumers to share online content they create with friends and family
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Direct Marketing | Print
Credit Card Mailings Rise In October
U.S. credit card mailer sent 180 million direct mail solicitations to consumers during October. According to Mintel Comperemedia, which tracks card issuer mail volume, this is the highest per-month total seen since December 2008. More, along with The Cynic’s Take, follows.
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Direct Marketing | Print
UPS To Raise Rates In 2010
Parcel shipping firm UPS will raise its rates in 2010. The new rates will take effect Jan. 4.
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Direct Marketing | Print
Credit Card Direct Mail Rises 34% in October
Credit card issuers sent out 180 million credit card offers to U.S. consumers last month, a 34% increase from the month before and had the highest monthly total since last December and the largest increase this year, according to Mintel Comperemedia.
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Direct Marketing | Print
Williams-Sonoma Earnings Rise
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted net earnings of $7.3 million for the third quarter, compared to a net loss of $11 million in the prior year.
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Engagement
Hilton Ties Loyalty Contest to Clooney Movie
Fresh from a prominent and recurring placement in the latest cable hit “Mad Men,” Hilton Hotels is partnering again, this time with Paramount Pictures