Q&As

Thompson & Co. offers to send cigars to troops overseas. Earthjustice’s latest mailing features the gray wolf. And Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade magazine’s double postcard offers a free copy of its inaugural issue.

TV Land is aiming to engage fans of its “High School Reunion” series with an online “Digital Yearbook” enabling the show’s viewers to self-create identities with photos and profiles.

David’s Bridal is giving teen girls a chance to design and share their dream prom ensemble through an online contest that offers the chance to win a $5,000 scholarship and other prizes.

About 326,000 votes were cast to help Gap choose four new young faces to star in its latest ad campaign.

KPS Capital Partners LP was the successful bidder in the auction to purchase the assets of the Lenox Group, which filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November.

Grainger, the direct marketer of industrial supplies, will lay off 300 to 400 employees across the company.

AeroGrow International Inc. posted a $4.4 million loss for the third quarter, compared to a loss of $1.7 million the prior year.

America’s Gardening Resource, Inc., parent company of Gardener’s Supply and Dutch Gardens catalogs and Web sites, has chosen Alliance Data Systems Corp. to provide direct and database marketing services.

Meet the Broker features Mike Manning discussing data without borders, e-mail growth and the decline of postal and fax lists

Nestlé USA’s Butterfinger is looking for some brave souls. In this case, that involves a buzz haircut and some temporary spray paint