Multichannel specialty apparel retailer Charming Shoppes Inc. has eliminated 200 full-time positions and plans to decrease spending in response to the weak retail and economic environment. The moves follow cutbacks announced in November that included decreases in inventory levels, reductions of capital expenditures and relocating its Memphis, TN, operations.

Niche Media LLC, publishers of such luxury magazines as Gotham and LA Confidential, has added Philly Style to its holdings. Like Niche's other titles, the Philadelphia-geared glossy focuses on fashion and lifestyle for the wealthy.

Spammers are taking advantage of the Valentine's Day holiday with a new batch of fraudulent e-mail that targets men, according to Symantec's monthly report on spam.

Datamatrix Lists has introduced the Family Businesses list. These hard-working families regularly purchase an array of items to expand their businesses and generate more revenue.

DMNews is seeking submissions for its upcoming 2008 DMNews Deliver, which will be published in on March 10, 2008. In a climate of changing postal regulations and mail legislation, as well as consumer environmental concerns and an uncertain economy, today's marketers need to carefully consider every aspect of sending a direct mail piece — from technological developments in production and printing, to improvements in data quality, the development of creative campaigns, and optimal fulfillment practices.

The debut of a new technology product requires marketers to navigate a tricky balance between building buzz and offering functional information.

Whether it's a spectacular party or a unique program, events can serve as a subscriber-building boon for publications. Four experts share their secrets on making a big splash.

NEW MANAGEMENT - Statlistics - Description: This file contains subscribers to financial magazine Barron's. These include investors, institutional investors, financial professionals, and senior corporate decision-makers.

INSERTS - Kroll Direct Marketing - Description: The CN Executive Guide is an annual publication which readies key decision makers responsible for food service in each K-12 public and private school and state institution in the US. According to the USDA, these subscribers collectively purchase more than $12 billion in food annually. Outserts are positioned on top of the poly-bagged publication. Inserts such as business reply cards or full-page space ads can be bound in the publication.

NEW LISTS - Adrea Rubin Management - Description: This file contains Figi's Gallery customers: buyers of home décor, bedding, housewares, jewelry, garden accents, apparel, collectibles and gifts.

NEW LISTS - Names and Addresses - Description: This file contains at-home hobby craftsmen who enjoy wood carving, scrolling, woodturning and furniture building. Each issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, Woodcarving Illustrated and Fox Chapel books has information for amateur and professional woodcarvers.

NEW LISTS - The Catamount Group - Description: This file contains brides to be and new brides with the Happily Ever After; Newly Engaged & Newlywed file. These women have filled out space ads from bridal publications with their wedding date and contact information in exchange for sample party favors and wedding invitations.

NEW LISTS - eTargetMedia.com Inc. - Description: This file contains consumers that have expressed an interest in home repair, home renovation, interior decor, outdoor landscaping and do-it-yourself projects. These subscribers have provided demographic and lifestyle information and are eager to receive information regarding all their areas of interest.