Article posted: 11/22/2012 4:23 PM

Fewer holiday catalogs but still plenty in mail

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Annual holiday catalog circulation by retailers has actually dipped substantially because of a postage increase, a weak economy and more shoppers making purchases online.

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Despite the flood around the holidays, annual catalog circulation by retailers has actually dipped substantially because of a postage increase, a weak economy and more shoppers making purchases online. Nearly a third fewer catalogs are mailed than were four years ago.