Supplier News
August 8, 2018 at 2:33 pm
Cimpress, Venlo, Netherlands, parent company of both Vistaprint and National Pen Co., recently announced its fourth quarter 2018 earnings. The company reported that Vistaprint, which it had historically allocated about two-thirds of investment funds into since 2012, according to an accompanying letter to investors, stayed pretty much on track with the previous quarter. Cimpress reported…
August 8, 2018 at 1:20 pm
The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., is pleased to announce the opening of the new Fran Ford Center, which will serve as the new home of Castelli Magnet. The factory moves from its previous location in Sparks, Nev., to a brand new, larger facility in Greenwood, S.C. Here, The Magnet…
August 7, 2018 at 1:59 pm
Newell Brands Inc. shares dropped to their lowest point since January 2013 yesterday after the company released its second-quarter results, in which it pointed out that trade tensions resulting from U.S. tariffs could cost the company as much as $100 million and impact each one of its businesses. Those businesses include SanfordB2B, a supplier of writing instruments in the promotional channel...
August 7, 2018 at 11:20 am
HUB Promotional Group’s Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the hiring of junior buyer Joe Tessier. In this role, Tessier will help process purchase orders for both production and non-production supplies. He also will help to coordinate on-time delivery of product, aiding in maintaining stock levels for customer orders.…
August 3, 2018 at 11:52 am
Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., announced its new Activewear Collection. The company is combining the strategy of its omnichannel approach, in sync with its increased production capacities, alongside new designs, fabrications and collaborations with athletes. Royal Apparel has merchandised the Activewear Collection, using the keystone of its eco-friendly fabrications. To launch, Royal Apparel is releasing its…
August 1, 2018 at 1:58 pm
The Occasions Group announced the appointment of Doug Dittbenner as director of business development for Carlson Craft, North Mankato, Minn. “I have a good background in sales and marketing for large companies, as well as experience with direct and indirect sales channels," Dittbenner said. "I hope to bring the…
July 31, 2018 at 1:55 pm
Cutter & Buck, Seattle, announced a business initiative called "New Available Now" that enables new products to be immediately delivered to wholesale accounts when they are launched. “Our New Available Now strategy frees us to develop new products and deliver them to customers in half the time,” said Joel Freet, CEO of Cutter & Buck.…
July 26, 2018 at 2:03 pm
Royal Industries, Brooklyn, N.Y., announced that it has acquired the promotional products division of Marlo Plastic Products, Neptune, N.J. "Royal and Marlo have been friendly competitors for years, and the decision to sell the promotional products division was an organic conversation," Art Livingston, CEO of Marlo Plastic Products, said in a press release. "It kind…
July 20, 2018 at 1:37 pm
Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn., celebrated its 15th anniversary this past week with many fun events. The company played some games, had some special treats and lunches catered in, employees were in drawings to win some corporate gift prizes, and more. Some of the company's retirees also returned to visit, and Beacon recognized the 15…
July 16, 2018 at 10:45 am
Midnite Snax, Bethpage, N.Y., announced the opening of its newest facility. This 35,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art manufacturing plant gives Midnite Snax a combined 120,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing, warehousing and office space. Just like the main facility, the new addition is a Safe Quality Food facility, and is internationally recognized as exceeding global food and…