Q&As

Internet companies are dangling a variety of prizes as part of a growing effort to entice new users to visit its search engines.

Borders, Inc. has launched a new loyalty program that rewards frequent customers with special discounts on in-store purchases.

Baskin-Robbins is building excitement around new flavors of its popular frozen coffee drink with its first-ever online game and a sweepstakes dangling a chance to win a year’s supply of the beverage.

Tire maker Bridgestone/Marketing North America LLC is embarking on its sixth year of an incentive program credited for boosting its sales between 30% and 50% annually.

A loyalty management and marketing company, The Allegiant Group, Inc., has been formed by a coalition of nine entities.

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Sportswear marketer Cutter & Buck Inc. has appointed Ernie Johnson CEO, as well as to its board of directors. The Seattle-based firm also named Kaia Akre president.

Hanover Direct, Inc. has appointed a special committee to evaluate a proposal from its largest shareholder to take the company private.

Carolyn M. Ticknor will resign from the OfficeMax Inc. board of directors effective Apr. 20. Ticknor, who has been on the board since 2000, has resigned to focus on other personal and professional obligations, according to the company.

Intellidyn Corp. has named Charlie Brady senior vice president of business development. In this role, Brady will be responsible for generating accounts among the lending industry.