Cross Opens Flagship Retail Store in Rhode Island

In order to promote new business, Cross, Lincoln, R.I., is opening a flagship retail store in Providence, R.I., where the company was founded and where it maintained a steam-powered factory. “I wanted to be downtown because it’s a great, vibrant city,” Robert Baird, CEO of A.T. Cross Co., told the Allentown Morning Call. In addition…

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4 Sizzle Recalls Promotional Grills

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that 4 Sizzle, a Tempe, Arizona-based supplier, is recalling its Barrel Grill due to a fire hazard. The wooden barrel-shaped charcoal grills feature the Shock Top logo on the front,…

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Stormtech, Differenciate Consulting LTD Form New Partnership

Stormtech, Burnaby, British Columbia, has announced a new partnership in the U.S. with Neil Piitz, president of Differenciate Consulting LTD. A seasoned executive with diverse experience and a proven track record in the promotional products industry, Piitz will work closely with the Stormtech U.S. management team with a primary focus on growing strategic segments of…

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Walmart to Stop Selling Black Lives Matter Shirts After Protest

Yesterday, Walmart announced that it would stop selling apparel that read “Black Lives Matter” and “Bulletproof” at the request of Chuck Canterbury, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, the U.S.’s largest police organization. The “Black Lives Matter” slogan, which emerged after the 2012 shooting of Trayvon Martin and gained steam after police-involved shootings since,…

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American Apparel Settles Dyeing Issue with Tr-Star Dyeing and Finishing

Before Los Angeles-based American Apparel filed for bankruptcy last month, the company sent about 250,000 lbs. of fabric to Tri-Star Dyeing and Finishing Co., Santa Fe Springs, Calif. After doing some of the work before the bankruptcy filing, Tri-Star initially refused to dye the rest of the fabric until American Apparel paid a $100,000 invoice…

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2017 Apparel Preview

Fashion experts say the industry is cyclical. Trends come and go in waves, and the hits of the popular fashion world today may move into the promotional apparel market tomorrow. But ultimately, what’s…

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Best Promotions USA Adds MLR Alliance LLC

Best Promotions USA, Balch Springs, Texas, announced that it has added The MLR Alliance LLC as the newest member of its sales team, effective January 1, 2017. “We have been watching this sales organization grow consistently over the past few years, and knew they were the perfect fit to complement our current team,” said Mike…

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These 4 Athletic Apparel Trends Will Be Big in 2017

With 2017 almost here, many people are beginning to jot down their New Year’s resolutions. And, as usual, this means a number of health and fitness related goals are making the cut. As such, Brit+Co. took a look at the trends that fitness enthusiasts and novices alike will utilize to get into shape. If you…

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Take Advantage of Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year with These Products

Pantone’s Color of the Year has come to stand for more than just color. It’s a hue that’s representative of the year ahead. For 2017, the Pantone Color Institute chose Greenery as the Color of the Year. “Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another…

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