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Lanco Enters Purchase Agreement With Nassau Candy, No Layoffs Planned
Despite reports circulating today that Lanco, Ronkonkoma, N.Y., was shutting its headquarters and laying off more than 100 employees, the company is remaining in business, albeit with a purchase plan in place with nearby Nassau Candy, which also has a partnership with Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant. “The bottom line is that there will be no…
Read MoreDressing the Part: Hidden Valley Ranch Unveils Clothing-Heavy Holiday Merchandise Collection
I have always been an olive oil-only indulger when eating salads, but I definitely appreciate the enthusiasm that other end-users have for dressings. I have also never been a big style buff, yet, again,…
Read MoreHalls & Company Acquires ActNow Media
Halls & Company, Brooklyn Park, Minn., manufacturer of ID Line, announced that it has acquired ActNow Media, an Atlanta-based promotional products supplier. ActNow Media was founded almost 20 years ago by Fred Leamer, who started the company with the Write ‘n Roll paper mousepad, and expanded to more products, such as counter mats, wrist rests…
Read MorePPAI Calls on Industry to Support PPEF #GivingTuesday Campaign
Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) announced that it has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Since its inception in 1989, PPEF has awarded more than $1.7 million in financial assistance. “Giving Tuesday is the perfect time…
Read More18-Wheeled Advertising: Long-Haul Trucks Are College Football’s New Marketing Machines
Decorated histories, long winning streaks and zealous fan bases make for a tremble-inducing trinity of means to give college football teams an edge over their foes. But at a time when…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Unveils Holiday Coffee Cups on Same Day as Starbucks
McDonald’s has revealed this year’s design for their holiday-themed hot cups. Needless to say, it’s an upgrade from last year’s unintentionally raunchy edition. The red cup features a simple swirl of white stars that surround the brand’s McCafé logo. Pretty harmless, right? Think again! It seems there may be some corporate tomfoolery afoot, as the reveal came on the same exact day that Starbucks unveiled their creative new design…
Read MoreWhat Certain Locations’ Water Shortage Crisis Could Mean for Apparel Suppliers
“Water, water, everywhere,” Samuel Taylor Coleridge famously wrote in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” providing in the 1834 poem a sentiment that science confirms, as water covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface. Obviously a necessity in sustaining life, the liquid also plays a vital role in keeping consumers clothed. And although the aforementioned…
Read MoreHALO Branded Solutions Acquires American Pacific Promotions
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced that it has acquired American Pacific Promotions, Livermore, Calif. “We are excited for the growth opportunities our HALO relationship will provide to our clients and prospects,” Terry Woodhams, founder and president of American Pacific Promotions, said in a press release. “We have a hard-working team who will be able…
Read MorePopovich-Kerr 2020 Isn’t a Real Presidential Campaign, But It Is a Great Promotional Campaign
Gregg Popovich, head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, has a wide appeal. He’s one of the most successful coaches in NBA history, and has spoken at length (which is rare for him, at least to Craig Sager) on behalf of social issues. Because of this, some fans have decided that he might make a…
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