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It would be way too easy to start out by asking if you wear sunglasses at night. So, hey, how about this nice weather we’re having on the East Coast? All kidding aside, Philadelphia experienced some record temperatures over the weekend, which meant it was time to invest in a new pair of sunglasses. And that is exactly what I did.

In 1996, I was a sophomore in high school. Of course I thought I knew everything about…well, everything. Actually, that’s not entirely true. After giving it two minutes, I recalled something I didn’t understand back then and, admittedly, I still don’t understand it to this day. Of course, I’m talking about the lyrics to “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls (you know…girl power and all of that).

Add panache to your apparel promotions with patterned pants, haute couture designs and textured folds.

The newest trends for spring and summer are refreshing and sweet.

India banned cotton exports with immediate effect on Monday to ensure supplies for domestic mills, boosting global prices some 4.5 percent as the absence of shipments from the world's second-largest producer might tighten a market facing weak demand.

India has already exported 9.4 million bales, the government said on Monday, higher than the projected export surplus quota of 8.4 million bales New Delhi had set in January, due to strong demand from China. Each bale is 170 kg.

Try these floral products to spruce up your springtime promotions.

Alliance Rubber Company today announced that the company has changed the name of its promotional division to Ad Bands. The new Ad Bands name was chosen due to the success of the Ad Bands printed rubber bands that were introduced in 1986.

This week's edition of Editor's Picks focuses on an often overlooked accessory: the promotional scarf. You've got to diversify your brands, son.

Spark up new sales with these glittering ideas.

Fashion Jewelry & Accessories Trade Association executive director Brent Cleaveland issued the following statement on yesterday's meeting between FJATA representatives and CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum:

"FJATA representatives today briefed Chairman Tenenbaum on FJATA's successful effort to adopt the first national Children's Jewelry Safety Standard through ASTM International. During the meeting, Chairman Tenenbaum congratulated FJATA representatives for a 'strong voluntary standard' and expressed support for the industry's efforts. The Chairman stated that she plans to raise awareness about the standard throughout the United States and around the world, including promoting the new standard in speeches, Congressional testimony and via social media."