Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: We’re off to PPAI Expo in Las Vegas! Will we see you there?) Last week, Hit Promotional Products won again, and will face off against Wearable Imaging. The winner will…
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Bidding War Includes Amazon, Forever 21, Next Level Apparel, Authentic Brands
In the ongoing story about American Apparel’s bankruptcy and impending sale, more potential competitors have entered the ring to challenge frontrunner Gildan Activewear: Amazon, Forever 21, Next Level Apparel and Authentic Brands Group LLC. But, unless a potential suitor can outbid Gildan Activewear Inc.’s $66 million bid, the process will go according to plan, as…
Read MoreRoyal Industries Acquires DLX Line, Pamcolite Line
Royal Industries, Brooklyn, N.Y., announced that it has acquired Brooklyn-based DLX Industries and the Paulmay Company’s Pamcolite Line. “The acquisition of the DLX Indusries and the Pamcolite line is a perfect complement to Royal’s line, which includes vinyl specialties from card cases to clipboards, portfolios to pocket planners, as well as unique imported items that were…
Read MorePro Towels Welcomes New Sales Reps to Team
The Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, family of brands announced the newest additions to its sales team. Julie Nordine-Jacob with JNJ Marketing will cover Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. Beata Miller with Jules Scheck and Associates will cover the Northeast and Upstate New York. Both sales representatives…
Read MoreHub Pen Company Acquires Beacon Promotions
This morning, Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced that it has acquired Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn. The acquisition was finalized in December. “For more than 60 years, Hub Pen has focused solely on writing instruments, and in doing so, we were able to deliver the highest quality pens at a better value than anyone…
Read MorePaper Calendar Sales Grow in Digital Age
We’re at a point in time now that everyone has at least one electronic device that has a basic calendar, if not more advanced planning apps and organizational tools. Despite this, The New York Times reported that the…
Read MoreCampaign Vendor Sells Out of Trump Merch for First Time
Mort Berkowitz told New York Post that he’s been selling campaign merchandise for more than 40 years. But in four decades, this year was different. Berkowitz said he…
Read MoreBamBams Expands Executive Team
BamBams, Manassas, Va., announced that Benn Chazan, a longtime member of the company, has been promoted to the position of vice president of sales. Chazan is charged with leading BamBams’ worldwide sales initiatives and its team of account executives into 2017 and beyond. “We’re very pleased to announce that we have promoted Benn Chazan to…
Read MoreWalt Disney Parks and Resorts Recall Sweatshirt
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. is recalling its Minnie and Mickey Mouse infant hoodie sweatshirts due to a choking hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the snaps on the…
Read MoreTrump Nominates Attorney as U.S. Trade Representative
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated private practice trade attorney Robert Lighthizer as the new U.S. trade representative. Lighthizer served as the assistant U.S. trade representative during Ronald Reagan’s presidency when the administration imposed tariffs on imported steel, Apparel News…
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