Management
January 25, 2021 at 12:02 pm
Towel Specialties, Baltimore, announced the promotion of Shawn Kanak to president. As both president of Towel Specialties and an integral member of the executive team, Kanak will oversee national sales efforts for all three divisions—Towel Specialties, Cobblestone Mills Blanket Company and Xpress Towels...
January 22, 2021 at 11:22 am
Every business has the same goal: To be financially successful and provide a service to their…
January 22, 2021 at 11:01 am
Ask the Accountant… Question: What is the perfect system for a promotional products distributor? Answer: I wish I had the perfect answer for that. Unfortunately, there is not a perfect system for our complex and unique industry regardless of cost. Ad specialty distributors have had to figure out their own systems, mostly by trial and…
January 22, 2021 at 10:02 am
After 25 years at its facility in Oakland, Calif., ALPI International is moving its headquarters to nearby Richmond, Calif. Starting Jan. 25 all operations will be conducted out of the new Richmond address: 3435 Regatta Blvd., Richmond, Calif. 94804. “We are very excited to start 2021 on a high note in a new facility, while still…
January 21, 2021 at 9:32 am
Brand Addition announced the appointment of Karl Whiteside to the role of group managing director. Whiteside will assume leadership of the global organization, which has offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Hong Kong, China and the U.S. Chris Lee will continue in his role as CEO of The Pebble Group, the UK-based parent company…
January 20, 2021 at 2:22 pm
The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, recently announced that Chris Vernon has been appointed by the company’s board of directors to the position of chairman/CEO, effective immediately. Since July 2016, Vernon has held the position of CEO/vice chairman. He will continue to manage daily business operations across all Vernon Company…
January 19, 2021 at 11:02 am
ODP, parent company of Office Depot, has rejected Staples’ most recent acquisition proposal, coming back with a counter-offer to merge the two companies’ direct-to-consumer retail operations without including Office Depot's business-to-business operations...
January 19, 2021 at 10:36 am
Become Supernatural. As a New Year gift to yourself, I highly recommend you read the book, “Becoming Supernatural” by Dr. Joe Dispenza. This gift to yourself will help you create the life of your dreams. There is amazing information in this book. It is science-backed and proven ways to create amazing success in your business,…
January 15, 2021 at 1:05 pm
As business leaders look to increase their level of clarity, understanding internal obstacles is a good place to start.
January 14, 2021 at 9:46 am
Koozie Group, Clearwater, Fla., (previously BIC Graphic North America), has implemented an expanded social impact and sustainability commitment called “Keep It. Give It.” The program is new for the supplier, and aligns with its mission to keep the good going by leaving a positive, lasting impact with the solutions and experiences it delivers...