Supplier News

Next Level Apparel Partners With Data Science Company to Trace Cotton Origin
March 8, 2023 at 10:49 am

Next Level Apparel, Los Angeles, announced that it will partner with data science company Oritain to trace its cotton origin after committing to only using U.S.-grown cotton. Cotton sourcing has been a hot topic in the apparel sector, as companies try to move away from cotton grown in China's Xinjiang region, a major cotton manufacturing…

Toddy Gear Announces Limited-Time Free Shipping Promotion
March 1, 2023 at 11:26 am

Toddy Gear Inc., Bolingbrook, Illinois, a manufacturer of tech-focused accessories and lifestyle products, announced its new limited-time free shipping promotion for its promotional division, providing a competitive advantage for its distributors when bidding on projects. This promotion offers an excellent opportunity for new and current partners to take advantage of Toddy Gear's diverse product portfolio,…

Orbus Releases 2023 Editions of the Exhibitors' Handbook & Promo Handbook Catalogs
February 24, 2023 at 12:09 pm

Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, Illinois, introduced the 2023 editions of the Exhibitors’ Handbook and Promo Handbook display product catalogs. These catalogs are well-known for being an unbranded resource Orbus offers to dealers to assist with selling and marketing display products. Both catalogs provide one of the largest ranges of portable display products, fabric…

iClick Partners with Casely to Bring On-Phone Battery Backpack to Promotional Products Industry
February 23, 2023 at 10:44 am

Yesterday marked the official announcement of a new collaboration between two mobile technology companies with complementary interests: iClick and Casely. Together the two companies have introduced to the promotional products industry for the first time ever the Casely Power Pod, a combination wireless charger and power bank, which works like a battery backpack for your…

Boogie Board Announces Partnership with Compass Industries
February 22, 2023 at 1:50 pm

Kent Displays Inc., the makers of the bestselling Boogie Board writing tablets, announced a partnership that makes Compass Industries the exclusive promotional supplier for Boogie Board and their popular line of reusable writing products. Compass Industries has been in business for 86 years, offering a diverse line of best-selling merchandise with personalized branding to the…

SanMar Announces Vice President of Logistics
February 21, 2023 at 11:18 am

SanMar Corporation, Issaquah, Washington, announced John Janson as vice president of global logistics. The move marks a notable investment in the company's leadership of its global and domestic supply network. Janson, a longtime sanMar leader who elevated the company's logistics and deepened partnerships with key strategic suppliers, assumed the role effective Feb. 5. Janson is…

Next Level Apparel Hires Michael Alexander as President
February 17, 2023 at 9:13 am

Next Level Apparel, Los Angeles, announced yesterday that it has hired Michael Alexander as its new president. Previously, Alexander worked as the executive vice president at Careismatic Brands Inc.

Hit Promotional Products Announces Promotions of Jennifer Grigorian, Krista Ward
February 15, 2023 at 10:24 am

Hit Promotional Products, Largo, FL, announced the promotions of Jennifer Grigorian to chief marketing officer and Krista Ward to vice president of marketing. "Hit is very pleased to be giving Grigorian and Ward a chance to use their years of experience with our organization to better serve our customers," said Hit CEO CJ Schmidt. "We…

CPPA Honored Regional Award Recipients at 16th Annual Peake Awards
February 9, 2023 at 10:02 am

The Chesapeake Promotional Products Association (CPPA) honored regional performers at the annual Peake Awards ceremony, sponsored by J Charles Crystalworks, at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, on Feb. 1, 2023. Each year, CPPA presents the Peake Awards to honor excellence and creativity in its association and industry. The Peake Award event honors…