Management
June 12, 2017 at 2:58 pm
After Mexican officials put a halt on sugar exports to the U.S. in March, Mexico and…
June 9, 2017 at 11:10 am
Philadelphia-based Penn Emblem Company’s Mira Loma, Calif., location has recently renewed its Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) Gold Status. Continuing this certification signifies that Penn Emblem Companies “promotes safe, lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing,” according to the WRAP guidelines. Specializing in creating a positive image for many unique companies and organizations, Penn Emblem has provided…
June 6, 2017 at 2:04 pm
BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., announced that its parent company, BIC Group, has signed an asset and share purchase agreement to sell its North American promotional products division and Asian sourcing division (BGNA) to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (H.I.G.), a global U.S. private equity firm. “We are excited about partnering with H.I.G. for…
June 6, 2017 at 1:23 pm
The Pittsburgh-based Pro Towels family announced that Superior Decorating, Camarillo, Calif., is moving its Western U.S. location to a brand new facility in Las Vegas. Due to the growth of the company and the need to expand production, it is now moving to a more modern and larger facility that will give it room to…
June 2, 2017 at 2:30 pm
Bollman Hat Co., the U.S.'s oldest hat maker and parent company of Kangol, decided recently to start manufacturing its products in the U.S., moving its manufacturing operations from China to Adamstown, Pa. Despite its long history and popularity among celebrities, like Samuel L. Jackson, the company saw a sharp increase in its cost of production,…
May 17, 2017 at 2:10 pm
After assisting in successfully guiding Chicago-based Quality Certification Alliance (QCA) for a decade, Rick Rayl, announced that he is stepping down from his position on the QCA Board of Directors, where he also served as chair of the Distributor Advocacy Council (DAC) committee. Rayl has served QCA for ten years, which includes being part of…
May 16, 2017 at 1:24 pm
After taking the reins at Lands' End Business Outfitters, former Dolce & Gabanna and Ferrari executive Federica Marchionni introduced high-end lines like Canvas by Lands' End. Not long after taking control, Marchionni parted ways with the company (after causing tension with other high-ranking company officials). Now, Lands' End is ending the Canvas by Lands' End…
May 16, 2017 at 11:29 am
Sweda Company LLC, City of Industry, Calif., announced the addition of Brigid Hines as director of merchandising. With more than 10 years of promotional industry experience, Hines most recently served as product marketing manager for Virco, a supplier of educational equipment. Prior…
May 16, 2017 at 11:17 am
PHILADELPHIA (May 16, 2017) - Promo Marketing, the leading source of product and marketing information for distributor sales professionals, today announced that Nichole Stella, president and chief revenue officer, has joined Top 40 industry supplier M. Rubin…
May 15, 2017 at 11:25 am
I hear many people make excuses for postponing selling or giving presentations because they are concerned that they aren’t quite ready. Not being ready is a bad excuse for postponing success. The concern I often hear is that people don’t feel ready because they are worried their sales pitch or presentation won’t be perfect. Typically,…