Q&As

Despite the economy, Liz Kistner, founder/CEO of Enrollment Marketing Solutions, reports schools are always mailing and marketing themselves

Timberland is spreading its fundamental core values of environmental advocacy and concern in a setting that supports those values, Green Apple Festival and Earth Day Network events.

Charming Shoppes Inc. generated $631.9 million in net sales during fourth-quarter 2008, down from $731.8 million in fourth-quarter 2007. The company trimmed its net loss between the two quarters from $124.4 million a year ago to $108.5 million. More, along with The Skeptic’s Take, follows.

American Apparel generated $545.1 million during 2008, well up from the $387 million it recorded in 2007. But its net income dipped from $15.5 million a year ago to $14.1 million. More, along with The Analyst’s Take, follows.

Creative Irish Gifts offered two St. Patrick

Dunkin’ Donuts has launched a new $10 million promotional campaign to remind people of its roots as a doughnut maker.

The campaign, the first to focus on the round pastries since 1997, includes TV, radio, online ads and a contest that lets people design their own doughnuts, with the winner receiving $12,000 and their doughnut becoming part of the company’s every day menu in June.

Nautilus announced its overall sales and results a week ago. But its annual results document, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, provides more detail into its current thinking. More, along with The Gossip’s Take, follows.

This year roundball fans have a wider range of choices than ever for following their favorite picks in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, a/k/a “March Madness.” Those far from a TV—or at work—will be able to check their stats and bracket picks online, in social networks and via mobile.

When your neighbor loses his job—it’s a recession. When you lose your job—it’s a depression.

The most popular coupons printed last month were for ready-to-eat cereal.