The PPAI Expo, the 53rd-largest trade show in the U.S., held Jan. 13 to 17 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, generated growth in both attendee and exhibitor participation in 2014, attracting a five-year high of nearly 11,500 attendees.
Read MoreProduct Recalls: Fixing a Problem That Doesn’t Exist?
The reality of product failure for a supplier is not “if,” but “when,” so the ability to demonstrate the protocol for the process of a recall is just one of many components of the QCA accreditation process. But now, companies considering a product recall may be facing a legal minefield.
Read MoreWhat Happens in Vegas … SHOULDN’T Stay in Vegas!
The PPAI Expo is clearly the most significant event in our industry. Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas is taken over with two huge floors of supplier booths, top-notch education, and incredible keynote presentations. There is a brand. section showcasing incentives, a new products pavilion, a “Decorate” area, and a variety of social events.
Read MoreTeam USA 2014 Winter Olympics Uniforms Revealed
David Lauren of Ralph Lauren, the official Team USA outfitter for the opening and closing ceremonies, went on the Today show this morning to showcase the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics uniforms.
Read MorePPAChicago Announces New Executive Director
PPAChicago announced the hiring of Dan Eugea as its new executive director. Dan comes to PPAChicago from the nonprofit world and also has banking background.
Read MoreNorwood & BIC Graphic Expands Good Value Collection
Norwood & BIC Graphic announced the expansion of its Good Value collection to 366 value-priced top sellers by launching an additional 168 new products for the 2014 selling year.
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Inc. Announces Comparable Sales for December 2013 Decreased 6 Percent
Los Angeles-based American Apparel Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, announced preliminary sales for the month of December 2013.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Kevin Poirier, Beacon Promotions
Beacon Promotions has announced that founding shareholder Kevin Poirier passed away on December 9, 2013. He was 53.
Read MoreImage Source Hires Berthon and Dominguez
Image Source, the distributor based in Kirkland, Wash., has hired MaryLee Berthon as account executive and Yill Dominguez as account coordinator. In her new role, Berthon is responsible for driving sales through a proactive business development approach by prospecting new customers while maintaining ongoing relationships and pursuing new projects with existing customers.
Read MoreCutter & Buck’s Fall ’14 Men’s Golf Collection Features New Deliveries, Introduction of Aquapel by Nano-Tex and More
Cutter & Buck’s Men’s Golf Collection combines superior performance with a clean, modern look that works for an active lifestyle. For Fall 2014, the company continues to focus on an all-weather wardrobe that transitions seamlessly from summer to fall, and includes sophisticated pieces that move easily from the course to the clubhouse and feature bold, new color anchors.
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