Los Angeles-based American Apparel announced yesterday selections for its four new board members, including its first woman board member.
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USPS Resumes Reductions, Including $10,000 Early Retirement Offers to Select Employees
One cost-cutting measure for which the U.S. Postal Service is fighting is a five-day mail-delivery week that, as mail volumes continues to decline, could help to curtail a $238 billion shortfall projected over the next decade.
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It may be between seasons; it may be chilly with the air conditioning blasting; or it may be so frigid outside that a heavy jacket just doesn’t provide enough warmth. In all of these cases, fleece is key to staying warm. End-users can wear fleece year-round to stay comfortable inside or outside, at work or while working out.
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The beer industry’s sales reached $100 billion last year, with craft breweries accounting for $14.3 billion of that total. This opens up an entire new sector of the beverage industry to pursue for promotional product sales.
Read MoreJudge Orders California Companies to Halt Importation of Hazardous Children Products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sought to end importation of hazardous children’s items from four California-based companies, but they didn’t respond to citations, so the CPSC filed a federal lawsuit in February. Last week, federal judge issued injunctions against the four California companies responsible for the imports.
Read MoreUSPS Employees Face Federal Indictments for Fraud
In the midst of trying to reduce costs and revive its business model, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) recently has had five of its former employees indicted or sentenced for alleged fraudulent actions against USPS and its services.
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Promotional giveaways are a big part of a professional sports team’s strategy to increase attendance. But what are these teams looking for in a giveaway? We spoke with Scott Brandreth, director of merchandising for the Philadelphia Phillies, who offered some big-league insight into the team’s promotional giveaway approach.
Read MoreFor Violating CPSA, Electrolux Agrees to Pay $750,000 Civil Penalty
Electrolux Home Products Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina-based maker of various home appliances, has settled a civil lawsuit the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) brought against it, claiming the company knowingly violated the potential hazard reporting requirement within the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA).
Read MoreHazard Fixers
From first-aid kits to flashlights, safety items are useful to everyone at some point. Here are four tips to consider when selling them.
Read MoreNike Sues Former Employees in Promotional Sneaker Sales Scheme
Nike, Beaverton, Ore., is suing two former employees, their significant others and a sneaker collector, who each had a role in stealing and selling Nike’s promotional shoes in a plot that stretches back to 2006.
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