Supplier News
January 26, 2016 at 6:38 pm
It’s been two weeks since the 2016 PPAI Expo, and we’re still thinking about our favorite products and moments from Las Vegas. From finding a new pet dog to getting a relaxing massage and even meeting Donald Trump, the Promo Marketing team saw and did a lot of awesome things at this year’s convention. Didn’t…
January 26, 2016 at 5:26 pm
Today is Australia day, which means our friends down under are celebrating the anniversary of the first arrival of British ships to the continent. Just like we do for the Fourth of July in the U.S., Australians are…
January 26, 2016 at 5:10 pm
Polyconcept North America (PCNA), Pittsburgh, a products supplier, announced that net pricing now will be available to logged-in users at www.pcna.com, making it easier for distributors to calculate pricing for projects. This release represents the latest round of enhancements in PCNA’s move to provide an improved online experience to distributors. “We want to provide our…
January 26, 2016 at 4:54 pm
Jon Hamm is a two-time Golden Globe winner and a six-time nominee. You’d think by now the Hollywood Foreign Press would know how to spell his name, right? And yet, while catching up with Vanity Fair’s executive West Coast editor Krista Smith at the Sundance Film Festival, where he’s a juror this year, Hamm said…
January 26, 2016 at 4:48 pm
Primed for fun, these gadgets all have one thing in common: They help you embrace life. Recording extreme sports, chilling to the music of The National, streaming a Netflix show in HD ... all possible. 1. Griffin Travel Power Bank ($70) There's a keychain on the left, but it also happens to be a charger…
January 25, 2016 at 7:06 pm
American Apparel, Los Angeles, will continue with its reorganization plan after U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon ruled in favor of the company in court today. This means that American Apparel will become a private company, and place nearly 100 percent of its control to its largest bondholders. Shareholders, including founder and former CEO Dov Charney,…
January 25, 2016 at 6:49 pm
Justin Case, Markham, Ontario, will, subject to court approval, purchase only the existing promotions division inventory of Toronto-based Superex Canada Limited (hereafter referred to as Superex), offered for sale by Superex’s receiver. Correcting a statement released by the company on Jan. 18, Justin Case has not acquired the Superex name or trademark, save and except…
January 25, 2016 at 6:11 pm
Adidas announced that it is pulling its sponsorship of International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the world's governing body for athletics (track and field, cross country running, racewalking, mountain running, and ultra running), after a doping scandal involving international athletes. According to RT, Adidas signed an 11-year, $33 million agreement with IAAF in 2008, but after…
January 25, 2016 at 5:31 pm
Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre has a "thing" about people touching his head. He doesn't willingly let anyone do it, and if they catch him off-guard with a head-pat he reacts as you'd expect. The Rangers announced part of their 2016 promotional schedule this past weekend, and…
January 25, 2016 at 4:28 pm
Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., announced that its 2016 catalog features 124 new items, and is available with customizable covers in both print and digital editions. The 320-page catalog includes U.S. and Canadian pricing and can be ordered online. Prime expanded its exclusive MopToppers collection by adding seven new items, including a highlighter pen, stress ball,…