With the ACMA’s fiscal year recently ended, we are excited to announce that more than 20 companies signed up for membership over the past year – a mix of (mostly) catalogers, some suppliers, a private equity firm, and a couple of consulting firms. Each of these companies are not only reaping the benefits of ACMA membership, but they’ve also seen the light in all the association does to improve the climate for catalog mailers. Those who agreed to be part of this announcement are featured alphabetically below (with company web addresses linked in the logos):

 

Caravan is one of America’s oldest tour companies and has operated fully guided tours since 1952. Current destinations include Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, Canada and the United States. Caravan sells through travel agencies and direct to the traveling public via catalog and direct mail.

 

Founded in Savannah, Georgia in 1998, Circa Lighting is a decorative lighting retailer and cataloger offering collections from some of the most influential names in design. In addition to its catalog and website, Circa Lighting operates showrooms in Atlanta; Charleston, SC; Chicago; Greenwich, CT; Houston; New York City, Savannah, GA and Washington, D.C.

 

A cataloger of beautiful clothes for busy lives, charming accents for welcoming homes, thoughtful gifts to warm hearts,  Coldwater Creek remains true to the core principles that started it all and helped it become a beloved brand with devoted customers coast to coast. The company is committed to creating unexpected and extraordinary things to wear and enjoy.

 

ComputerGear sells fun science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) products through mail order catalogs and at www.ComputerGear.com. It was founded in 1993 to make math, science and technology more fun and meet the needs of technology enthusiasts including programmers, engineers, math and science lovers.

 

D Cubed Group is a private market investment firm that actively invests committed equity capital in profitable, small and mid-scale businesses operating in the consumer and business services industries, with a particular emphasis in multi-channel retail, restaurant and food service, franchising, as well as the marketing, education and healthcare services sectors.

 

DEPlabs is a technology consulting firm that provides innovative ways to help convert more of its online customers’ web visitors from browsers to buyers. DEPlabs personnel strive to make customers’ lives easier through operational and technology improvements. The firm makes wide use of its real world experience in deploying its products and services.

 

Fry Communications is an award-winning leader in print, distribution, direct mail, and information distribution. One of the nation’s largest privately held communications companies, and featuring an onsite co-mailing facility, Fry provides the comprehensive resources to manage all sized projects with state-of-the art technology, first-rate personnel, and a commitment to excellence.

 

Healy List Marketing provides dollar-driven direct mail lists for consumer catalogers, publishers, financial institutions and seminar providers who consistently trust the firm to provide them with data that meets their exacting standards, great customer service and in-depth industry knowledge.

 

Founded in 1928, MCH Strategic Data delivers quality data and information to the institution market. The firm invests in U.S.-based data experts to deliver the best quality data possible, using every data element possible for clients to power their operations, sales engagements and marketing programs to improve their results.

 

Sappi North America, a subsidiary of Sappi Limited (JSE), a global company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a market leader in converting wood fiber into superior products that customers demand worldwide. Its high quality Coated Printing Papers, including McCoy, Opus, Somerset and Flo, are the key platform for premium catalogs, magazines, books and high-end print advertising.

 

From content strategy to high-definition printing of catalogs, upscale magazines, and promotional flyers, Solisco’s team of 400 experts works to make its clients’ marketing initiatives stand out from the crowd. The 25-year-old printer thrives on its state-of-the-art equipment and efficient technology to help its clients make their mark.

 

Store Supply Warehouse is a leading retailer for store fixtures, supplies, and displays. For over 20 years, servicing its customers to help them build the store of their dreams has been a top priority, while continuing to provide the fastest shipping and lowest prices around. The company believes that every business should have the opportunity to grow its brand without breaking the bank.

The Vermont Teddy Bear Company started in 1981 and makes meticulously-designed, handcrafted bears guaranteed for life. The company also includes sister companies PajamaGram, PajamaJeans
and the Vermont Brownie Company.

 

Winston Brands offers thousands of products in its Collections Etc. catalogs and web site, as well as recent catalog additions, Better Senior Living and Taylor Gifts. As a customer-focused organization, the company’s growth has been built on a simple philosophy of providing customers with hard-to-find and exclusive items for home and garden, health and beauty, and apparel and accessories.

 

The Yankee Candle Company takes pride in sharing its customers’ passion for fragrance, season after season, from reliving favorite memories to setting a mood. It’s that passion that drives this cataloger, which has over 500 company-owned retail stores and 19,000-plus wholesale partner locations in the U.S., to search the world for fresh inspiration in creating evocative, long-lasting scents that help make its customers’ houses feel like homes.

 

Not a Member Yet?

All of these new members have seen vitality the ACMA brings to the health and well being of the catalog industry. If you’re not currently a member, click here to join right away or contact us (info@catalogmailers.org or 800-509-9514) and we’ll be happy to discuss the many reasons you must become involved right away.

 

If you are already a member, please be sure to keep spreading the word to non-members on the importance of ACMA membership.