Melissa Campanelli

Melissa Campanelli

Melissa Campanelli is Editor-in-Chief of Total Retail. She is an industry veteran, having covered all aspects of retail, tech, digital, e-commerce, and marketing over the past 20 years. Melissa is also the co-founder of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle.

Staples in Talks to Sell Its Stores to Office Depot

A merger between Staples and Office Depot may happen after all, at least according to a report from the New York Post. According to the report, Staples has been in talks to spin off its 1,500 retail stores to Office Depot. Neither Staples nor Office Depot commented on the story...

6 Ways to Survive High Postage Costs

While the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has promised not to raise rates in 2010, many mailers are still struggling with expenses. Rates increased earlier this year, and these increases—coupled with the struggling economy—are making it a very difficult year for direct mailers. They're scrambling for new and efficient ways to keep their direct mail costs down.