Management
February 1, 2018 at 2:17 pm
The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., announced that three employees have accepted new roles in the company. Judi Ruether has accepted a new role as director of project management for Magnet LLC. Ruether is now responsible for the quoting department, direct mail, new product development and special projects. Judi brings more than 20 years of experience…
January 30, 2018 at 2:22 pm
One Stop, Grand Rapids, Mich., has hired Tony Deleonabreu as director of operations, overseeing all facets of distribution and customer service. Prior to joining One Stop, Deleonabreu worked for the Kellogg Company, and has more than 30 years of experience in the transportation, distribution and warehouse management industry. Deleonabreu has held several director-level positions within…
January 30, 2018 at 1:54 pm
While it is too early now to speculate as to where Sycamore is looking to take Staples in the future, one thing remains certain: the failure of the Office Depot merger back in 2016 has proven extremely costly for the office supplier...
January 24, 2018 at 1:36 pm
Aprons Etc., Greenville, S.C., has promoted Pam Pennington to vice president of strategic partnerships. Pennington will be responsible for the development and growth of next-level customer relationships with top 100 distributor accounts throughout the U.S. and Canada. Using 30-plus years of professional account management experience, Pennington has spent her 13 years with Aprons Etc. leveraging…
January 12, 2018 at 11:13 am
Axis Promotions, New York City, announced that Rob Watson has joined the company as vice president of e-commerce and marketing. Within this role, Watson will be responsible for the expansion of Axis Promotions’ robust e-commerce and on-demand capabilities, while enhancing marketing communications. “I am honored and excited to join the Axis leadership team,” said Watson.…
January 9, 2018 at 2:41 pm
Debco, Concord, Ontario, announced the appointment of Kevin Hill’s Abednego Agency as the company’s official representation for the province of British Columbia and Washington State, effective immediately. “I am very honored and excited to be joining the Debco team," Hill said. "I can honestly say, I have never…
January 9, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Proforma, Cleveland, announced the formation of its Proforma Acquisition Company, which will directly purchase promotional products, print and packaging companies worth between $5 million and $100 million and more. "As the privately-held $500 million leader in our industry, Proforma is perfectly positioned to help other large companies complete the successful sale of their business," Greg…
January 5, 2018 at 2:33 pm
Question: How do I record an apparel order with more than one supplier? Answer: We do have complicated orders in our business—none more so than apparel orders. In all orders, I recommend that you use your internal purchase order number to number all parts of the order in your system: customer sales order, supplier purchase…
January 5, 2018 at 2:14 pm
Artistic Toy Manufacturing, Allentown, Pa., announced that its former sales manager purchased the company on Dec. 29. Katrina Marshall, who held the position for 11 years, acquired the assets to form a new company, which will operate under the name Artistic Toys & Promotions LLC. "I am humbled and honored to see Katrina take Artistic…
January 4, 2018 at 1:39 pm
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., yesterday announced the acquisition of Caliendo Savio Enterprises Inc. (CSE), a promotional products distributor based in New Berlin, Wis. “CSE has developed considerable expertise in executing corporate fulfillment and uniform program solutions for a blue-chip roster of major corporations," said HALO CEO Marc Simon. "We congratulate [CSE founder and president] Tom…
