Justin Case, Markham, Ontario, Canada, has acquired the assets of Superex, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Janet Trachter, Superex’s vice president of marketing and sales, will join Justin Case in the same capacity. “The Superex product line is recognized as a leader in the power and safety category and fits perfectly with Justin Case,” Max Baer, Justin…
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Fitness Apparel Shows Which Muscles You’re Working
As one of the fastest growing markets in both retail and promotional markets, athletic wear is in high demand. And, especially during this time, people are flocking to the gym. With Athos fitness apparel, exercise-lovers can see exactly which muscles…
Read MoreBullet Announces 2016 Product Launch
Bullet, Hialeah, Fla., announced its 2016 product launch. The latest collection includes 91 products, including new, value-priced offerings in bags, mobile and drinkware. “We are really excited about the new 2016 Bullet products,” said Jeff Brown, president of Polyconcept North America Hard Goods. “These are great, high-quality items available at the unbeatable prices that customers…
Read MoreQuinn Flags Hires Human Resources Manager
Quinn Flags, Hanover, Pa., announced that it has hired Tammy Vaughn as human resources manager. Vaughn has more than 28 years of experience working in the human resources field. She will manage the growing requirements of the supplier’s human resources department. For more…
Read MoreSt. Louis Rams Fans Sue Team Over Merchandise
The St. Louis Rams officially are set to become the Los Angeles Rams once again, and fans in St. Louis are upset to say the least. So upset that four St. Louis fans are suing the team over its move, with the suit centering around the purchase of…
Read MorePM Video Battle: Next Products Versus Trimark Sportswear
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: Our whole team made it back from Vegas in one piece!) Due to technical issues (aka someone had a little too much fun in Vegas and spilled a margarita…
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Reportedly Declines Charney’s Bid
We’ve been reporting on the ongoing saga surrounding Los Angeles-based American Apparel’s restructure application and the $300 million takeover bid from ousted CEO Dov Charney. Now, sources are reporting that the board of American Apparel has rejected the takeover bid. According to Bloomberg, the bid will still go to court on Jan. 20, where American…
Read MoreAltar’d State Recalls Monogrammed Coffee Mugs
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that Altar’d State, Knoxville, Tenn., is recalling its Monogrammed Coffee Mugs due to a fire hazard. The mugs are mislabeled as microwave-safe, but the company received a report that the metallic paint accents on…
Read MoreGeiger Receives Eight Awards at the PPAI Expo
Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, won a total of eight industry awards at the PPAI Expo held in Las Vegas. Winners of the PPAI Technology Awards honor advancements and achievements for websites, e-commerce solutions, special interest sites, blogs and social media campaigns, video content, and mobile applications. A panel of industry professionals and independent, outside marketing and advertising…
Read MoreVistaprint Launches Local Listings Feature
Vistaprint, Lexington, Mass., announced the launch of Local Listings, a new way for businesses to get listed everywhere their customers are looking online. The new tool provides a complement to the company’s printed marketing material offerings, and enhances Vistaprint’s digital suite. Vistaprint has found that website customers who also have a Local Listings profile see…
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