Supplier News

Toronto Transit Commission Hopes to Raise Funds Through Merchandise
December 7, 2015 at 6:38 pm

Whether it's for a tourist looking to commemorate his or her trip or a Toronto native showing city pride, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) memorabilia, including T-shirts, prints, pillows and more, is easy to find. However, the TTC doesn't make any money from…

Terry Town Hires Marketing Coordinator
December 7, 2015 at 4:48 pm

Terry Town, San Diego, a supplier of towels, blankets and robes, recently hired Esmeralda Anaya to head its marketing expansion as marketing coordinator. Anaya, a recent graduate of San Diego State University, has achieved accolades for her work with medium-to-large sized companies in southern…

Coca-Cola Unveils Bottle Label that Turns Into a Bow
December 7, 2015 at 4:35 pm

Coca-Cola Enterprises has added some festive cheer to its 1.75 liter bottles with a new limited edition bow design, allowing consumers to transform the bottles’ wraparound labels into neat decorative bows. Consumers can peel away the bottle label to reveal a tab that, when…

Apparel Company CEOs Call for Strong Climate Deal
December 7, 2015 at 4:20 pm

Citing droughts, temperature shifts and other impacts that will make apparel production “more difficult and costly,” the CEOs of seven top global apparel companies have issued a statement calling on government leaders to reach a strong climate-change agreement at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in Paris that will stop the growth…

NICU Mom Donates Tote Bags to Montana NICU
December 7, 2015 at 3:32 pm

Jessi Billmayer knows what it’s like to end up in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), hoping and praying for a healthy baby with nothing at your disposal. The 32-year-old mother from Hogeland, Mont., has delivered three out of her four children in the NICU at Benefis Health System, and knows that sometimes it’s such…

11 Keys to Great Success in Life and Business: Key 8: Major in the Majors
December 4, 2015 at 5:28 pm

All work is not created equal. There are really two types of work. The first type is the work that can make you wealthy. The second type is the work that might make you crazy and certainly won’t make you wealthy. In our business, there are only four types of activities that will make a…

Beacon Promotions Supports United Way
December 4, 2015 at 4:55 pm

Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn., is supporting the Brown County United Way, which supports numerous programs in the county, such as Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) House, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, scouting programs, a backpack program (school supplies), a day of caring that helps residents…

alphabroder Combines with Bodek and Rhodes
December 4, 2015 at 4:10 pm

alphabroder, Trevose, Pa., announced the addition of Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, to its family of brands. “As a family business, Bodek and Rhodes gave careful consideration to our customers and employees, and we feel that we have chosen a partner that matches our values and commitment,” said Mike Rhodes, CEO of Bodek and Rhodes. Rhodes…

5 Tips to Prepare You and Your Business for the Holidays
December 4, 2015 at 3:15 pm

The holiday season often brings the busiest time of the year for small businesses, and increasing demands from the owners’ families and friends. By being well-prepared, owners and their families increase their chances for a happy holiday season—and a happy and prosperous new year.

Hanesbrands Inc. Donates 200,000 Pairs of Socks to Homeless
December 3, 2015 at 6:01 pm

Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced the return of its annual sock drive by committing to a donation of 200,000 pairs of socks—building on its total donation of more than 1.5 million pairs since 2009. Socks are the most needed, but least donated, article of clothing at homeless shelters. The socks will be distributed to The…