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Outdoor apparel brand Patagonia has partnered with a Dutch textile platform to create a new apparel repair center for affiliated brands. The goal, according to Just-Style, is to divert 1 million kilograms (2,204,622 lbs.) of apparel waste from ending up in landfills by making 300,000 clothing repairs annually…
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Stran & Company Inc. recently announced the signing of a definitive asset purchase agreement relating to the acquisition of the assets and business of Trend Brand Solutions. The agreement contemplates the retention of all Trend employees. Michael Krauser, CEO of Trend, will become Stran’s regional vice president…
Read MoreCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law in the state that all packaging must be recyclable or compostable by 2032 in an effort to cut plastic packaging by 25 percent. It also requires 65% of all single-use plastics be recycled in that same 10-year window. “Our kids deserve a future free of plastic waste…
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The last time we covered Little Caesar’s promos, it was when they debuted the “Hot N’ Ready Shop” last November. All of the products, which ranged from apparel to holiday accessories and skateboards, sold out pretty quickly. The only items that survived day one were slippers and wrapping paper. The “pizza pizza” chain is back…
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NC Custom announced today that it has acquired the assets of Fresh Beginnings, which just ceased operations last month after 30 years in business. “We have a great deal of respect for the Fresh Beginnings business, and the product quality and taste of their freshly baked goods,” David Miller, president of NC Custom, said in…
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With supply chain issues and lingering COVID holdups all across the world, a lot of suppliers and distributors will tell you that their most popular products are the ones they have on hand. End-buyers can’t be too picky these days, especially if they want something fast. Because of that, distributors should as their supplier partners…
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iPROMOTEu, Wayland, Mass., has hired Stacey McConnell as senior marketing manager. McConnell will be responsible for iPROMOTEu’s event operations and logistics, as well as project management of marketing initiatives. In addition to planning exclusive iPROMOTEu events, McConnell will lend her industry knowledge to developing innovative marketing tools, including digital catalogs, direct mail campaigns and more.…
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SupplyLogic and WebbMason Marketing announced today that they have reached an agreement to merge the two entities. Combining the brands provides a portfolio of tech-enabled marketing services and solutions for print, digital, point-of-sale and branded merchandise program execution. WebbMason’s creative and omni-channel solutions combined with SupplyLogic’s technology, supply chain and execution capabilities offer businesses end-to-end…
Read MoreIn the Marvel Cinematic Universe, only those who can prove themselves worthy can wield Mjolnir, Thor’s famous hammer. In real life, however, all it takes is $39.99. You can even eat popcorn out of it. To commemorate the release of “Thor: Love and Thunder,” AMC Theaters is selling a replica of Mjorlnir that doubles as…
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HALO, Sterling, Ill., hosted the company’s national sales meeting, Breakthrough Summit 2022, on June 20-24. More than 600 HALO selling professionals and industry suppliers joined HALO management and staff at the event, held at the Grand America hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. The Breakthrough Summit featured small-group “Impression Sessions” with key HALO suppliers, training…
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