Promo Apparel
October 24, 2016 at 6:14 pm
Even after former American Apparel CEO Paula Schneider stepped down, rumors still are swirling about the company's interest in a sale. Now, there might be even more credibility to those rumors. Brand licensors, such as Authentic Brands Group LLC and Iconix Brand Group Inc., have expressed interest in acquiring American Apparel. The stars could align…
October 24, 2016 at 5:56 pm
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette bookstore has committed to selling fair-trade apparel made by workers receiving livable wages, following the efforts of a student-run campaign. The university chapter of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Student Ambassadors spent the semester working to make the change, The Acadiana Advocate reported. "Essentially, what we are saying is that every…
October 24, 2016 at 3:29 pm
Fans of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers no doubt are disappointed that the teams won't be in the World Series. As it happens with every championship series or game in professional sports, merchandisers hedged their bets by making items showing the Dodgers' and Blue Jays' theoretical victory. Here are some of…
October 19, 2016 at 2:42 pm
With the final presidential debate between candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton taking place tonight, I started thinking about the most important aspect of the election: the promotional products. At least for me, I much prefer perusing political merchandise than listening to political propaganda. The best part about this election is that supporters have taken…
October 17, 2016 at 6:20 pm
Despite taking the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2012, Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick is perhaps best known for his recent choice to kneel during the national anthem before games as a show of protest. Yesterday, when Kaepernick and the 49ers went to Buffalo to face the Bills, fans took to the parking…
October 14, 2016 at 5:48 pm
Perhaps the most unlikely thing to come out of the second presidential debate was Ken Bone's rocket to stardom. For those who aren't aware, Ken Bone participated in the debate's town-hall style questioning system by asking the candidates about their outlook on energy. Maybe it was his pleasant demeanor, his eye-catching red sweater or his…
October 10, 2016 at 6:05 pm
Club Colors, Schaumburg, Ill., announced the newest member of its management team, Parker Melvin, as inside sales manager. Melvin brings a comprehensive knowledge of the promotional products industry and many years of expertise in marketing, sales and sales management to the firm. At his previous position with SmithBucklin Promo Products, Melvin spearheaded its marketing efforts…
October 3, 2016 at 5:48 pm
UL has developed a mobile application, UL ChildAware, specifically designed with the children's apparel industry in mind. The application has been designed with retailers, brands, manufacturers and suppliers' needs in mind in order to help them adhere to new standards and changing regulations for children's apparel. UL ChildAware provides practical and verified information on regulations…
September 30, 2016 at 6:22 pm
Towel Specialties, Baltimore, launched its new Cobblestone Mills division in September, featuring blankets and Turkish robes. “This launch has been in the works for well over a year as we built this line from the ground up,” Shawn Kanak, vice president of sales, said in a press release. “We experienced great success when we expanded our…
September 30, 2016 at 2:09 pm
Today, HDS, a Pittsburgh-based promotional merchandise and corporate apparel agency, announced that it has acquired Stuart & Associates, a Cleveland-based printing, promotional products and fulfillment services company. HDS did not release the financial terms of the deal, but the company estimates that the acquisition will drive HDS' annual sales to $32 million in annual revenue.…
