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The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol welcomes Gildan Activewear and its portfolio of company-owned brands as members. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is a farm level, science-based program that sets a new standard for more sustainably grown cotton. It brings quantifiable and verifiable goals and…
Read MoreIn February, we reported that the average cost to ship a cargo container had risen 80% since just three months prior. That rate put it at triple the cost compared to the start of 2020. Now that rate compared to 2020 has more than quadrupled, as Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd. rated the price to ship…
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Cap America Inc. announced that Patty Henderson has been promoted to vice president of procurement. Henderson has been with the company for 34 years, beginning in 1987 as purchasing clerk. She was promoted to purchasing manager in 2003 and senior purchasing manager in 2006…
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Superior Group of Companies, parent company of BAMKO, reported today that it has promoted BAMKO founder Philip Koosed to chief strategy officer of SGC. Jake Himelstein, formerly chief operating officer and chief financial officer for BAMKO, will step into Koosed’s role as president of BAMKO…
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Edwards Garment today announced several changes to its leadership. Gary Schultz, president and CEO, announced his decision to transition to retirement. He will maintain his leadership role as CEO for the organization, and will continue to advise the new president, Jose Gomez, through this transition…
Read MoreAfter the Supreme Court’s ruling, some states are allowing college athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. There’s already a boom in student-athletes filing trademarks for logos or incorporating their name onto existing product lines. It’s even playing a part in recruiting now, too…
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The ACLU won a Supreme Court decision last week and celebrated just as anyone would: by releasing a branded T-shirt commemorating the victory. The short-sleeve T-shirt features a student’s expletive-laden Snapchat rant (the focus of the legal battle) on the front and an ACLU logo on the sleeve…
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Pen Company of America (PCA) announced the acquisition of Garland Writing Instruments and Ben-Art Manufacturing in two separate transactions. The Garland acquisition is most interesting, because the pen supplier permanently closed in October due to challenges brought on by the pandemic…
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The Wall Street Journal just called a sweatshirt from Camber USA, a small apparel wholesaler, the “world’s best hoodie.” Obviously, that title is wholly subjective and certainly open to argument. But, the sweatshirt’s reputation with buyers speaks for itself. What makes it so popular?…
Read MoreHope everybody is staying cool. This weather is no joke. Now’s the time to dunk your feet in a promotional cooler. Those of us who remain pool-less have to get creative, you know? Speaking of creativity, we have some fun promos in this week’s edition of the Fave 5. Let’s check them out!…
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