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Defending coupons Your story, Coupon Crimes, in the April issue gave the industry a black eye. The tone was negative and gave the impression that coupons

WALGREENS: Deerfield, IL, will take part in a 2.5 million direct-mail campaign targeting Hispanic consumers. Walgreens will be part of the August/September co-op mailing of Carmen’s Cupones y Consejos (“Carmen’s Coupons, Tips and Advice”). Walgreens …

With gas prices at an all-time high, Taco Bell hopes that customers will notice its new Big Bell Value Menu as it gives away thousands of gallons of gas. The national Big Bell Value Fill Up promotion will take place in nearly a dozen markets across the …

Direct Group has acquired Coupon Service Corp. of Jersey City, NJ for an undisclosed sum. “In analyzing this transaction, we looked at CSC’s customers

FAMOUS FOOTWEAR: has been creating awareness of its new Manhattan store with a promotion involving 100 area dry cleaners. Customers picking up their clothes from the cleaners receive them in a customized dry cleaner bag with a hang tag featuring a …

Hampton Hotels wants consumers to travel this summer and to visit its Web site to find the latest hotel and activity information and vacation tips. This summer, Hampton is highlighting HamptonInn.com as a planning resource and anyone who books a room …

Dasani has teamed with Lance Armstrong in two promotions tied to his attempt at winning a sixth Tour de France this summer. This month, the Go for Six instant-win game offers participants a one-in-six chance at winning some Armstrong related prizes each …

General Nutrition Centers has formed a promotional alliance with the largest walking club in the U.S., the American Volkssport Association. AVA’s 350 local clubs will meet at GNC stores to begin (and end) group walks, which average 75 participants each. …

McDonald’s offered samples of Coca-Cola’s new mid-calorie cola, C2, last weekend in some of its restaurants. Twenty-seven restaurants in Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Orlando gave away a 12 oz. can of C2 with any purchase. Drive-thru …

Las Vegas-based 21st Century Technologies Inc.’s portfolio investment company prizeWise Inc. began its national advertising campaign Thursday with banner