Blair & Alliance Data Systems unity to include acquisition of Blair credit portfolio
26 May '05
5 min read
stephens inc. served as financial advisor to blair corporation.
alliance data systems is a leading provider of transaction services, credit services and marketing services, managing over 105 million consumer relationships for some of north america's most recognizable companies. alliance creates and manages customized solutions that change consumer behavior and that enable its clients to build stronger, mutually beneficial relationships with their customers. headquartered in dallas, alliance data systems employs approximately 7,500 associates at 35 locations in the united states and canada.
headquartered in warren, pennsylvania, blair corporation sells a broad range of women's and men's apparel and home products through direct mail marketing and its web sites www.blair.com and www.irvinepark.com. blair corporation employs over 2,000 associates (worldwide) and operates facilities and retail outlets in northwestern pennsylvania as well as a catalog outlet in wilmington, delaware. the company, which has annual sales of approximately $500 million, is publicly traded on the american stock exchange.