Catalog Printing--An Evolving Market Thrives

Business is good for R.R. Donnelley & Sons. The Chicago-headquartered megaprinter enjoyed $1.35 billion in catalog revenues during its most recent fiscal year, joining Quebecor World ($1.17 billion) as the only companies to cross the billion dollar sales plateau. According to Joe Lawler, president of Donnelley's Merchandise Media Group, which produces both business and consumer catalogs, late third-quarter and fourth-quarter sales were providing a solid finish to a successful year.