Supplier News
November 6, 2015 at 3:46 pm
The Family Business Association (FBA) honored Charles River Apparel, Boston, at a recent ceremony in Cambridge, Mass. The company was one of 19 businesses selected for this honor among hundreds. The FBA Awards recognize the importance of family businesses in the state and the critical role these companies play in providing significant employment opportunities and revenue generation,…
November 6, 2015 at 3:15 pm
From Apple's "Think Different" to BMW's "The Ultimate Driving Machine," there are plentiful examples of successful brand promises in the marketplace. They're straightforward, message oriented and exude aspiration at its best. Essentially, your brand promise sets the tone for your company to its stakeholders. It should communicate your values and concisely deliver your commitment to…
November 5, 2015 at 6:16 pm
Agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents removed boxes of merchandise from a store in Overland Park, Kan., after the owner was accused of violating trademarks held by the Kansas City Royals and MLB. According to KSHB 41, the DHS agents, along with Kansas' Johnson County Sheriff's Department, removed dozens of boxes containing…
November 5, 2015 at 4:06 pm
Jim Bull, vice president of sales for Starline Inc., Grand Island, N.Y., announced the expanded partnership with K.C. and Michael Fields of Columbus, Ohio-based K.C. Fields & Associates as the new representatives for the Northeast — Mid-Atlantic. They will represent Starline Inc. in Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, southern…
November 5, 2015 at 3:32 pm
Promotional products software veteran David Jungling has joined Essent Corp., Easton, Pa., as a sales executive. Jungling brings with him more than 25 years of promotional products software experience and business process expertise. “Essent is excited to have DJ as part of our winning team," said Bryan Sheaffer, vice president of sales for Essent Corp.…
November 4, 2015 at 6:46 pm
Consumer products are held to high standards to ensure product safety and compliance. However, cosmetic products and their ingredients do not need to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit environmental health…
November 4, 2015 at 4:55 pm
Smart Source LLC, New York, announced a strategic merger with Benchmark Graphics Ltd., New York, a company with more than 50 years of experience in commercial print services. Under the agreement, Smart Source LLC will now offer its sourcing technology, national network of suppliers, and products and brand management expertise to Benchmark Graphics Ltd.'s network…
November 4, 2015 at 4:20 pm
The Hudson Valley Umbrella Company, parent company of Valley Cottage, New York-based Stromberg Brand Umbrellas, has announced the hiring of 20-year industry veteran Jim Curtis of Clinton, Connecticut-based JC Corporate Sales, as its multi-line sales representative in New England. “Jim knows the…
November 3, 2015 at 6:40 pm
We all have our nervous tics. Some people bite their nails, others may twirl their hoodies' drawstrings. New York Mets manager Terry Collins showed his nerves during Game 5 of the World Series by fiddling with a pen. The pen that Collins furiously clicked was a…
November 3, 2015 at 3:57 pm
The El Faro, the cargo ship that went missing during Hurricane Joaquin, may have been found. According to NJ.com, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said that a U.S. Navy search team found the wreckage at a depth of approximately 15,000 feet, near the ship's last-known…
