Supplier News

Amazon May Launch Its Own Line of Clothing
October 28, 2015 at 2:35 pm

Amazon is well-known for trying its hand at difficult products in crowded marketplaces, like smartphones and speakers. Now the online retailer may soon add clothing to the list, according to a report from BuzzFeed. Onstage at the WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit, Amazon Fashion's vice president of clothing Jeff Yurcisin said the company is…

What’s the Story Behind REI Closing on Black Friday?
October 28, 2015 at 2:30 pm

On Monday, REI, an outdoor and apparel retailer, announced it would not be open for business on Black Friday this year, and also said it planned to pay its employees for the extra holiday. In an article in Time.com, REI sent a message to customers saying, “Instead of reporting to work, we’re paying our employees…

Tekweld Hires First Chief Operating Officer
October 27, 2015 at 3:48 pm

Tekweld, Farmingdale, N.Y., added Aram Tessier to its executive team. Tessier will fulfill the role of chief operating officer and executive vice president of manufacturing. An industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Tessier has worked in every facet of the promotional products industry and will now focus on keeping Tekweld running smoothly.…

Awards & Recognition, Food & Drink
In Season: Holiday Gift Ideas
September 1, 2015

Each year holiday cards fill up our mailboxes and we worry about how many pounds we’re going to (or already have) gained as a result of eating too many goodies. But are we really complaining? Receiving a sweet note or a sweet treat from a business associate is a nice gesture and we still enjoy it no matter how often (or how many) we receive.