Supplier News
June 25, 2018 at 2:46 pm
HUB Promotional Group’s Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., has hired graphic designer Tom Spirito. He will be responsible for assisting Hub Pen’s marketing department in creating sales tools for company and customer use. Spirito comes to Hub with 14 years of experience in print, apparel and web design, and…
June 20, 2018 at 1:45 pm
Author and motivational speaker Felice Leonardo Buscaglia opined that “Change is the end result of all true learning.” The University of Southern California professor must not have met too many Amazon shoppers before passing away in 1998, as a few might have vehemently objected to his stance. That possibility became apparent recently when their favorite…
June 19, 2018 at 2:23 pm
Voting in the 2018 Supplier Excellence Awards is now open, giving distributors the chance to decide the best suppliers in the promotional products industry. Every major product category is represented on the survey—so whether you specialize in T-shirts or toys and games, you can have an impact in the voting. Cast your vote today!...
June 18, 2018 at 2:22 pm
President Trump is going forward with his plan to hit China with 25 percent tariffs on about $50 billion worth of Chinese goods, he announced on Friday. According to the U.S. trade representative's office, the tariffs will be rolled out in two waves, the first of which will go into effect on July 6. The…
June 18, 2018 at 1:27 pm
In life, there are givers and there are takers—both can and do achieve success, but through vastly different paths. This year we will be rooting for your success. We invite you to explore our complete 2018 Gift Collection Catalog, which includes over 30 new products and new gift ideas for all occasions and any budget.…
June 15, 2018 at 1:52 pm
Yesterday, we reported that Debco, Concord, Ontario, has become the newest member of the HUB Promotional Group, Braintree, Mass. Today, we spoke with Alex Morin, Debco's executive vice president of sales and marketing, about how the deal came to be, and what it means for the future of the two companies. Promo Marketing: Give us…
June 14, 2018 at 1:27 pm
HUB Promotional Group, Braintree, Mass., announced that it finalized a deal yesterday to add Debco, Concord, Ontario, to its portfolio of companies, which also includes Hub Pen Company, Beacon Promotions, Best Promotions USA and Cooler Graphics. "HUB Promotional Group is extremely excited to partner with Debco Bag Distributors," Joe Fleming, CEO of HUB Promotional Group,…
June 1, 2018 at 2:15 pm
T-Shirt Tycoon Solutions Inc. and BamBams announced the formation of CoLab—two partner companies collaborating to give customers a full package, single-purchase-order solution with multiple product categories for all of their private label needs. Together, BamBams and T-Shirt Tycoon partnered to give customers a single creative service, marketing direction and all-inclusive pricing model that includes made-from-stock…
May 31, 2018 at 11:42 am
Sportsman Cap & Bag, Kansas City, Mo., is now launching new products throughout the year. "Traditionally, we'd release exciting new brands and styles annually," Dan Saferstein, Sportsman Cap & Bag president, said. "In 2018, we decided not to wait to offer…
May 15, 2018 at 2:37 pm
Gill-Line, Lenexa, Kan., announced today it has named Jamie Fain president and CEO. Fain has spent more than two decades at Gill Line, most recently in an executive vice president role. “Jamie Fain will be a terrific CEO for Gill Studios," said Mark Gilman, chairman of the board. "His…
