Supplier News
April 5, 2019 at 2:37 pm
With great sadness, the Barker family announces the passing of Herbert Barker—a family man and philanthropist whose zeal and enthusiasm for life was infectious...
April 4, 2019 at 1:25 pm
The Los Angeles Dodgers stand as a franchise that has given us many legends. That includes managerial great Tommy Lasorda, whom the organization wishes to commend this season through a bobblehead promotion. However, instead of preparing to delight fans with the giveaway, the team is prepping for a legal battle with the company tasked with…
April 3, 2019 at 11:10 am
Ariel Premium Supply, St. Louis, announced the opening of its new West Coast production and service facility. Designed to better serve distributors in the western half of the U.S., the new facility offers a faster and more cost-effective FOB San Diego shipping point. The facility maintains millions of pieces of inventory on some of the…
March 27, 2019 at 1:31 pm
The legalized cannabis market, through hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) goods alone, stands to generate $22 billion by 2022. (That's before you even factor in legalized recreational marijuana and related goods.) That makes now a good time for promo distributors to look into selling products that pay homage to marijuana culture. So says Eric Rubin, the president…
March 26, 2019 at 11:16 am
Lisa Waggoner, national sales representative for Raining Rose, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has earned the certification of Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) administered by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). Individuals such as Waggoner with a PPAI certification have attained a high standard of professional competence, knowledge and experience. The MAS certification…
March 20, 2019 at 10:50 am
Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, announced that its U.K. distributor GeigerBTC has expanded its team. Laura Brannan has taken on the role of supplier relationship manager at GeigerBTC and will be working closely with Jason Darbyshire, who joined the company as marketing director in 2018. “We have great suppliers who give us amazing support, and with Laura…
March 19, 2019 at 10:50 am
BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., announced a new and exclusive partnership with Osprey. For more than 40 years, Osprey has created innovative and durable carrying products. “I’m proud to partner with Osprey because they truly stand behind the quality of their packs with the All Mighty…
March 15, 2019 at 11:41 am
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based QUINN's president and CEO Matt Quinn announced that the company will launch 114 new products in seven categories to kick off its 25th Anniversary year. Products receiving the biggest buzz at early season trade shows were in two categories: technology-based solutions to enhance modern displays and products that deliver convenience. From four-color printed…
March 14, 2019 at 1:08 pm
QUINN, Hanover, Pa., announced the launch of 114 new products in seven categories to kick off the 25th anniversary year for the company. Products receiving the biggest buzz at early season trade shows were in two categories: technology-based solutions to enhance modern displays, and products that deliver convenience. All of the products were enhanced with…
March 13, 2019 at 11:18 am
EMT, Indianapolis, has promoted national sales manager Brian Stidham to serve as its director of business development. His new role will focus on customer relationships, revenue growth and market strategy. “No one is better than Brian at building successful partnerships,” said EMT president Phil Saks. “This change will allow…
