Management
August 10, 2017 at 12:09 pm
Stevick Business Specialties and Advertising Co., Minot, N.D., has joined Facilisgroup’s community of promotional products distributors. For more than 25 years, Stevick Business Specialties has helped its customers create long-lasting relationships with their clients through the power of promotional products. Owned by Bernie Berntsen and Mike Zimmer, the distributor specializes in business forms, wearables and…
August 2, 2017 at 2:47 pm
3-D printing went from what seemed like an impossible, futuristic idea to a standard practice in a short time. Companies are able to design and print all kinds of things in a matter of minutes. But, as with most developing technology, it still has its flaws and room to grow. New Atlas is reporting that…
August 1, 2017 at 1:58 pm
On a concrete strip of coastline in sunny Southern California, the Port of Long Beach acts as the gateway for a hefty percentage of the promotional products imported from Asia. As the second busiest container port in the country, Long Beach has weathered its share of storms in…
July 28, 2017 at 1:03 pm
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has announced the candidates for PPAI Board of Directors Class of 2022 election. Distributor candidates are Steve Levschuk, president of Talbot Marketing; and Todd Pottebaum, MAS+, president of Quality Resource Group. The suppliers are Dan Frailey, president of RuMe Inc.; and Lori Kates, president of IMAGEN Brands, parent…
July 26, 2017 at 2:20 pm
Gildan Activewear, Montreal, will report its 2017 second quarter results on Thursday, August 3, 2017. A press release will be issued before markets open, and a conference call is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the company’s results and business outlook. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (800) 447-0521 (Canada & U.S.)…
July 24, 2017 at 2:13 pm
Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., recognized multi-line sales representative Scott Blankenship for his service to the company and industry. Scott Blankenship joined Hub Pen Company as a multi-line sales rep in early 2011, representing North Texas. In 2014, he started representing the company in Oklahoma as well. Blankenship was born in California, but has lived…
July 21, 2017 at 1:54 pm
HanesBrands Inc. announced that it will host an internet audio webcast of its second-quarter 2017 investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. EDT on Aug. 1, 2017. At the close of regular trading that day on the New York Stock Exchange, Hanes will issue a news release disclosing financial results for the quarter ended July 1,…
July 20, 2017 at 1:52 pm
BDA LLC, Woodinville, Wash., announced yesterday that it has acquired Boston-based SwervePoint. “Over the last decade, SwervePoint has established itself as an industry innovator focused on amazing customer service," Jay Deutsch, co-founder and CEO of BDA, said in a press release. Early on, we identified them as a potential acquisition partner due to business acumen…
July 19, 2017 at 2:16 pm
A little less than a month ago, Staples' board of directors unanimously approved a sale to Sycamore Partners for $6.9 billion, and the dust seemed to be settling on the whole situation. But, because we are apparently masters of foreshadowing, our last words on the subject were "The story of Staples could be far from…
July 19, 2017 at 11:52 am
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., recently concluded its annual National Sales Meeting with record attendance of more than 300 of the company’s top account executives and more than 200 supplier personnel from HALO’s Preferred Supplier Program at The Omni Nashville…