Management

Question: I want to be able to invoice and receive payments electronically from clients and have them entered automatically in QuickBooks. What are my options? Answer: Currently, the best two options you have are Intuit Merchant Services and a service that integrates with QuickBooks called "Bill&Pay." Intuit Merchant Services, being a QuickBooks service, is the…

Now that the dust has settled a bit on Montreal-based Gildan Activewear's proposed acquisition of Los Angeles-based American Apparel's intellectual property assets and some manufacturing assets, many are left wondering, what now? To dig deeper into how Gildan Activewear plans to use the American Apparel brand, we spoke with Gary Bell, vice president of corporate marketing…

As more of President-elect Donald Trump's plans for the next four years surface, we've addressed how certain policies could affect promotional products professionals and their businesses. For…

Stouse LLC, New Century, Kan., announced the addition of Nikkie S. Freeman to the senior management team as chief marketing officer. Freeman will sharpen the focus on Stouse LLC's customer base via enhanced communications and digital interactions designed to help drive…

The St. Regis Group, Indianapolis, announced that it has hired Ryan David as the company's new chief revenue officer. David will be responsible for overseeing and consolidating all sales efforts for the group's growing portfolio of 10 supplier companies. David has more than 19 years of experience in sales and business development, working in telecommunications and…

As President-elect Donald Trump starts unveiling his plans for the next four years in the Oval Office, we've seen him discuss the potential tariffs on Chinese and Mexican goods and…

Dov Charney may not be doing a victory dance (at least not in public), but there certainly is an "I told you so" vibe in the air, following American Apparel—the company he founded…

After an arduous journey through bankruptcy, stranded cargo and port backups, the story of Hanjin Shipping finally is coming to a close, now that Korea Line Corp. won a contest for some assets of the…

Bag Makers, Union, Ill., has hired Jane Ryan as a regional business development manager. Ryan will head the company’s sales efforts in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ryan, a 40-year veteran of the promotional products industry, has worked in the customer service, inside sales and outside sales fields. Most recently, she served as…

Raining Rose Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced that it has acquired Fort Collins, Colorado-based Solar Advertising Inc. Raining Rose will incorporate Solar Advertising Inc.'s promotional lip balm products, including Natural LipFusion and Natural SugarBalm, into its existing product line. All employees also will join Raining Rose as part of the transition. "Raining Rose and Solar…