Next Level Apparel Names Randall Hales as New CEO

Next Level Apparel, Los Angeles, announced that Randall Hales has joined the company as co-CEO along with Joe Simsolo. Simsolo will be transitioning out of the day-to-day management of the company during 2021, but will continue to stay connected to Next Level as an advisor, board member and shareholder.…

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Industry Veteran Jeff Lederer to Move On From alphabroder/Prime Line

alphabroder/Prime Line, Trevose, Pa., announced today that hardgoods president Jeff Lederer will be leaving the company after 27 years. “It has been my honor to work alongside so many incredibly talented, dedicated, hard-working team members and customers,” Lederer said. “By building on a legacy started by my father, Prime grew to become one of the industry’s…

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Vault Promotions Acquires Assets of Gateway Marketing Concepts

Vault Promotions, Nashville, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Gateway Marketing Concepts, also known in the promotional products industry as GMCline. Judy Eppel, the former owner of Gateway Marketing Concepts, will remain part of the combined organization to ensure continuity of service. “When Judy and I began discussing the possibility of Vault acquiring…

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OREOiD Brings Personalized, Custom Oreos Direct-to-Consumer

Oreo is bringing customization capabilities direct to consumers through its new OREOiD program, which allows users to put their logo or image on custom-designed cookies. Customers can buy either two- or eight-count packs with eight different color fillings to choose from and a variety of personalization options, including image uploads…

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Former Vernon Company CEO Bill Vernon Passes Away at Age 89

The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, shared that its former chairman and CEO William F. “Bill” Vernon passed away peacefully on Dec. 3 at the age of 89. After serving in the U.S. Army, Vernon began his career at The Vernon Company in 1956. For the next 64 years, Vernon was highly engaged in building the multi-generation family promotions and graphics business across North America…

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