Q&As

Charming Shoppes Inc., which saw its net losses skyrocket during its third quarter, is discontinuing its Lane Bryant Woman catalog and closing a number of stores.

Chico’s FAS Inc. generated $394.2 million in third quarter net sales, a drop from the $415.9 million it realized a year ago.

The Talbots Inc., generated third-quarter sales of $357 million, down from $414 million during third-quarter 2007.

Rich Maradik, currently senior vice president and chief information officer at Gaylord Entertainment, will add the title and responsibility of CMO to his portfolio.

CINEMARK HOLDINGS: has a new feature for its gift cards—the capability for customers to upload their own images or photos.

Banks typically increased direct mail advertising volume during the third quarter, according to Mintel Comperemedia.

“Your credit history speaks for itself!” I couldn’t believe it! There I was at the mailbox, still dressed in cap and gown, freshly graduated from college and American Express was already offering me their coveted green card.

The American Indian Relief Council has added address-label freemiums to its mail package, the Bowery Mission is asking for contributions for its Thanksgiving outreach program, and the Christmas 2008 Snows catalog is offering a variety of devotional gifts

The launch of the new Blackberry Storm device last Friday draw long lines of customers as predicted, but it also drew a guerrilla-marketing stunt from a competitive product.

Early in the afternoon on Oct. 4, 1918, the lobby of Chicago