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Coupons Use Soared in ’09 at All Stores: Nielsen
After several years of flat growth from 2006 through 2008, coupon redemption in the U.S. grew by 27% last year, according to new research from The Nielsen Company
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P&I Postscript—Office Depot
Office Depot is giving members of its Worklife Rewards loyalty program 100% back on purchases of everyday green supplies such as recycled hanging folders or storage boxes
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Esprit “Semi-Nude” Event Draws Thousands
Esprit last week staged a “semi-naked” event for the grand opening of a New York store, drawing thousands of people
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Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Has Wings Clipped
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. chairman and CEO Michael S. Jeffries is no longer automatically cleared for takeoff. The cataloger/retailer has amended its employment agreement with him, limiting his personal use of the company’s aircraft
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NatureSweet Tempts Kids to Eat Tomatoes with Video Contest
So how do you get kids ages six to 16 to enjoy bite-sized tomatoes as a nutritious snack? Roll the video and add some music
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Meet the Broker: Kathy Tribel
Today we meet Kathy Tribel, a list broker/manager, at Lawrence Direct Marketing in Warrenton, VA.
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Catalog Items Influence Retail At Talbots As Losses Shrink
The Talbots Inc. implemented a wide variety of changes during 2009, updating its merchandise mix to include more youthful designs, relaunching its Web site and promoting its Red Line Phones
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Address is “A Human Right”, Says Former DMA VP
When people consider basic human needs, an address may not hold the same place as, say, food, clothing and shelter. But Charles Prescott, a former VP of international business development at the Direct Marketing Association, argues it is necessary for advancement of both individuals and countries.
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Real Family Values: Take a New Look at the Data Ties that Bind
Marketers need to rethink the way they consider the total value associated with families. Historically, we’ve always approached things at an individual or a household level. And the reason was straightforward. That was typically the best level of …