Polyconcept North America (PCNA), a Pittsburgh-based promotional products supplier, announced the addition of Kortney Deming to the hard goods field sales team. Deming, based in Orange County, Calif., will act as field sales representative in the Southern California territories, from San Diego to Santa Barbara, working with Chelle Corr-Boxely and Ed Timmerman. Deming joins PCNA…
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Ivanka Trump-branded Scarves Recalled Due to Flammability Risk
On Wednesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that GBG Accessories Group recalled two styles of Ivanka Trump-branded scarves because they do not meet federal flammability standards for clothing materials and pose a risk of burning. The…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: KTI Networks/KTI Promo Versus United Print Group Inc.
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: They’re calling for snow this weekend here in Philadelphia. I don’t know how many more times I have to say that sentence before we get consistent heat.) Last…
Read MoreLast Chance! Promo Marketing Accepting Submissions for 2016 Top Distributors
In May, Promo Marketing will publish its annual Top 50 Distributors List, the authoritative compilation of the biggest and best distributors in the industry. If your company had more than $10 million in promotional product sales in 2015, it could make this year’s prestigious lineup. Simply download the application in PDF format, fill out the form, and…
Read MoreESPN Host Wears ‘Caucasian’ Shirt with White-faced Chief Wahoo
On Monday, we reported that the Cleveland Indians are downgrading its use of the controversial Chief Wahoo logo in favor of what the team deems a more appropriate block “C” logo. The logo still will be used for some merchandise, but, for some, that change is not…
Read MoreArtistic Toy Manufacturing Hosts Next Generation Factory Tour
Artistic Toy Manufacturing, Allentown, Pa., announced today it will open its doors on May 20 to host a factory tour and educational event. An expected 200 people from promotional products industry associations, local businesses and area high schools will attend this public event. The factory tour includes two speakers, a business networking lunch and a…
Read MoreWal-Mart’s Maryland Tees and 7 Other Printing Mistakes
As we saw yesterday, Wal-Mart could use a geography lesson.. Wal-Mart’s T-shirt trouble is only the most recent example of embarrassing printing mistakes. Below are seven of the worst promotional products typos.
Read MoreApple Transitions from Plastic to Paper Bags
As more cities and states are moving toward banning single-use plastic bags, tech giant Apple has decided to ditch them, too, instead choosing to give customers paper bags. 9to5 Mac published a message sent to…
Read MorePro Towels Adds Chuck Lang as Chief Financial Officer
Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, announced this week that Chuck Lang has joined the company as chief financial officer. Lang will oversee the finance, accounting and business development functions for Pro Towels; Richmond, British Columbia-based Kanata Blanket Company; and Camarillo, California-based Superior Decorating. Prior…
Read MoreHanesbrands Inc. to Acquire Champion Europe
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Champion Europe, which holds the trademark for the Champion brand across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Hanesbrands Inc. agreed to acquire the Italy-based, privately held Champion Europe in an all-cash transaction. According to the press release, the purchase…
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