Industry supplier Proinnovative INc. , Phoenix, has named Hermosa Beach, California-based Incentives West as its multi-line representative in the Western region effective Jan. 1, 2016. Steve De Mars will service Specialty Advertising Association of California and Arizona Promotional Products Association regional markets; Mark Shinn will serve Northwest Promotional Marketing Association, Promotional Marketing Association, and Rocky Mountain Region…
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last week filed a complaint, charging that Staples Inc.’s proposed acquisition of Office Depot Inc. would violate antitrust laws by reducing competition nationwide in the industry for “consumable” office supplies, including writing instruments, notepads, folders and paper products, sold to large-business customers. “The commission has reason to believe that the…
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The 2016 Buyer’s Guide is here! Complete with the most up-to-date supplier contact info and more, it can help you learn about new product solutions, find growth opportunities for your business and make 2016 the most successful year in your business’…
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This month, at a seminar in Beijing, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that Chinese pens felt “rough” compared to those made in Japan, Germany and Switzerland, and added that China’s manufacturers should focus on innovating their technologies. According to Marketplace, this wasn’t the first time…
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Delta Apparel, Greenville, S.C., achieved net sales growth of 2.5 percent for its 2015 fiscal year and 12.7 percent for the fourth quarter, which ended Oct. 3, 2015. The numbers have been adjusted for prior year period sales in its recently divested The Game, a branded collegiate headwear and apparel business that it sold to…
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After much anticipation, “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” opens in theaters this week. In all of the hype around the blockbuster, promotional items from T-shirts to fruits have hit shelves. Here are six “Star Wars” promotional items that stood out to us. 1. BB-8 Oranges One of the new droids that we’ve seen…
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The U.S. Coast Guard warned mariners in the San Francisco Bay area to navigate with caution after a cargo ship lost 12 large containers in heavy seas last week. According to the SFGate, the Manoa, an 810-foot cargo…
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S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill.; Americana Sportswear, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.; and Eva Sportswear, Robbinsville, N.J., have launched enhancements to their websites that allow users to view inventory, cut-off times and estimated deliveries at all three warehouse locations from each product page. Orders can be placed simultaneously even if items will be shipping from different locations.…
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Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has selected Saxum, Oklahoma City, as its agency of record. The agency will develop an integrated communications plan, including strategic brand positioning, media relations, integrated creative content, and a paid media campaign launching the promotional products industry’s first cohesive awareness and branding initiative. PPAI developed the branding initiative aided by…
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Newell Rubbermaid, Atlanta, announced on Monday that it will acquire Rye, New York-based Jarden, a rival company with multiple brands related to the promotional products industry, including Sunbeam, Rawlings and Coleman, for $15.4 billion. USA Today reported that Newell Rubbermaid, which also makes Sharpie, Paper Mate and Irwin products, is purchasing Jarden for a combination of…
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