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• Tiffany Reports 11% Rise in DM Sales

  Direct marketing sales held their own at Tiffany & Co. during the third quarter. DM revenue rose by 11% to $37 million, compared with the same period

• DARK DAYS FOR DIRECT MARKETERS

  The Direct Marketing Association’s Fall 2002 Quarterly Business Review found that 60 percent of members reported revenue and billings through the third

• Tiffany Reports 11% Rise in DM Sales

  Direct marketing sales continued their upward curve at Tiffany & Co. during the third quarter. They rose by 11% to $37 million, and combined Internet/catalog sales went up by 19% compared with the same period last year.

• Environmental Group Blasts Catalogers Over Paper Use

  Most U.S. catalogers, including those that cater to an outdoor audience, are not using recycled paper, according to a new report. And there hasn

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• Federated Reports Flat Sales, Higher Income

  Federated Department Stores Inc. reported flat sales of $3.4 billion for its third quarter. But income from continuing operations jumped to $75 million compared with $26 million during the same period last year.

• Coupons Inc. Acquires JTA Media, Enters List Business

  Coupons Inc., a vendor of consumer-printed coupon services, has entered the list business by acquiring JTA Media. JTA, which offers management and maintenance

• Environmental Group Blasts Catalogers Over Paper Use

  Most U.S. catalogers, including those that cater to an outdoor audience, are not using recycled paper, according to a new report. And there hasn

• Companies Said to Approve Simplified Tax Plan

  Despite opposition from the Direct Marketing Association, a coalition of companies has approved a plan to streamline state tax laws and enter into a pact to collect online sales taxes.

• Sears Stock Plummets After Rating Downgrade

  Shares of Sears, Roebuck and Co. stock fell almost 11% to $20.33 after an analyst cut his investment rating on the firm, according to wire service reports.