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Catalog & Mail Order - Latest News
Updated Feb-08 5:15 PM ET (News & Data)

Wal-Mart, 1-800 Contacts Team Up
Jan. 18 - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Thursday it has formed a long-term partnership with privately held contact lens seller 1-800 Contacts Inc. Wal-Mart and 1-800 Contacts plan to integrate their in-store, Internet and phone services beginning in the fall. Details of the agreement were not disclosed, - Chain Store Age
- 1-800 CONTACTS, INC. [ 0.00 +0.00% ]
- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [ 52.80 +1.31% ]

Talbots Names Bennett President of J. Jill
Jan. 9 - Talbots Inc. said Tuesday it has appointed Paula Bennett to serve as president of its J. Jill brand, effective Jan. 28. Bennett is currently with Orchard Brands where she serves as president and CEO of its Appleseed's, Tog Shop and WinterSilks brands. She previously served as COO of Eileen Fish - Chain Store Age
- J. Jill Group, Inc. [ 0.00 +0.00% ]
- Talbots, Inc. [ 11.00 +7.63% ]

Systemax to Buy CompUSA Brand, Stores
Jan. 7 - Computer manufacturer and seller Systemax Inc. said Sunday it has reached an agreement with CompUSA to buy its brand, trademarks, e-commerce business and as many as 16 stores from the struggling company, which was sold last year to restructuring and investment firm Gordon Brothers Group LLC. Sys - Chain Store Age
- Best Buy Co., Inc. [ 40.89 +0.81% ]
- Systemax Inc. [ 12.39 -3.28% ]

Finish Line Reports Wider 3Q Loss
Jan. 4 - The Finish Line Inc. reported a third-quarter loss of nearly $16 million after being hurt by a sales decline and costs related to its disputed $1.5 billion acquisition of larger rival Genesco Inc. Finish Line's net loss for the quarter ended Dec. 1 totaled $15.9 million compared to a loss of $3 - Chain Store Age
- Enesco Group, Inc. [ 0.00 +0.00% ]
- Genesco Inc. [ 22.91 +3.15% ]

Talbots to Close 78 Kids, Mens Stores
Jan. 4 - Talbots Inc. said Friday it will close 78 kids' and mens' stores by September and discontinue those businesses as part of a bid to focus more on its core customer—women who are 35 years old or older. The company also said its fourth-quarter sales so far were trending lower for both its Talbots - Chain Store Age
- J. Jill Group, Inc. [ 0.00 +0.00% ]
- Talbots, Inc. [ 11.00 +7.63% ]

Jan. 3
Overstock.com Co-Founder Resigns

Dec. 28
Judge Rules for Genesco

Dec. 19
Finish Line-Genesco Buyout Trial Ends

Dec. 10
Finish Line-Genesco Buyout Trial Begins

Nov. 30
Finish Line Subpoenaed in Genesco Deal

Nov. 27
Talbots Reports 3Q Loss

Nov. 19
Retailers Plan Big Promotions on Cyber Monday

Oct. 31
More Retailers Join Ga. Shopping Center

Oct. 26
Genesco Turns Over Documents

Oct. 10
Talbots Names New COO

Oct. 9
Hearing in Genesco Buyout Delayed

Oct. 4
Coldwater Creek CEO to Retire

Sep. 25
Finish Line Says Genesco in Breach

Sep. 24
Finish Line Reviewing Genesco Lawsuit

Genesco to Reconvene Special Shareholders Meeting

Sep. 21
Genesco Sues to Complete $1.5B Buyout

Sep. 20
Finish Line Financier Wants More Information on Genesco

Sep. 17
Genesco Shareholders Approve $1.5B Buyout

Aug. 30
Genesco Swings to 2Q Loss

Finish Line Evaluating Genesco Options

Aug. 20
Coldwater Creek Announces New CFO

Jul. 23
Finish Line Names Genesco Exec as President

Jul. 20
Foot Locker Again Considers Sale

Jun. 18
Finish Line to Buy Genesco

May. 31
Genesco rejects 2nd Foot Locker bid

Report: Foot Locker Gives Up Genesco Pursuit

May. 29
Groves resigns from Overstock.com board

May. 23
Talbots 1Q Profit Plunges 81%

Talbots unhappy with 1Q performance

May. 21
WWD: Genesco, Skechers Eyed as Takeover Targets

May. 17
Genesco to Shut Up to 57 Stores

May. 3
Home Decor Products hires operations head

Apr. 24
Blair Corp. Shareholders Approve Merger Proposal

Apr. 23
Genesco rejects Foot Locker bid

Genesco Rejects Foot Locker's Offer

Apr. 20
Foot Locker proposes to buy Genesco

Foot Locker Makes $1.2B Bid for Genesco

Apr. 13
Hanover Direct Completes Going Private Transaction

Apr. 5
dELiA*s 4Q revenue up 14%

Mar. 19
Rumors of Footlocker, Genesco Takeover Boost Shares

Mar. 7
Genesco Reports 4Q Results

Talbots Releases Financial Results

Feb. 8
Talbots Comp-Store Sales Drop 1.6% in 4Q

Jan. 31
Overstock.com Director Dies

Jan. 29
The Fountains to Break Ground in April



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