South Korea’s special prosecutor sought a warrant to arrest Jay Y. Lee, head of Samsung Group, after investigators accused him of paying bribes to a friend of President Park Geun-hye. Investigators…
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American Apparel Starts Layoffs, Set to Close Stores
American Apparel, Los Angeles, has reportedly started laying off staff today after Gildan Activewear, Montreal, decided not to buy some of the bankrupt company’s retail assets, Reuters reported. A source close to American Apparel told Reuters that many of the more than 2,000 employees at American Apparel’s Los Angeles headquarters and more than 900 employees…
Read MoreModerne Glass/Glass America Issues Statement on Dunkin’ Donuts Recall
Last week, we reported that Dunkin’ Donuts recalled three tumblers imported by Moderne Glass/Glass America. Tom McKnight, owner of Moderne Glass/Glass America, released a statement following the recall’s announcement.
Read MoreBuzzfeed Hits Back at Trump Criticism With Branded Mercandise
After Buzzfeed jumped the gun by publishing unsubstantiated documents detailing Donald Trump’s alleged ties to Russia, the president-elect responded during his press conference last week by calling Buzzfeed a “failing pile…
Read MoreUnder Armour’s Offerings Show Signs of Overall Wearable Tech Growth
We reported that Under Armour telegraphed its plans when it came to implementing technology into its apparel. Under Armour’s announcements at CES in Las Vegas show that the Baltimore-based company is really putting a lot of stock into its tech offerings. According to Forbes, performance apparel will account for about 50 percent of the company’s overall…
Read MoreDunkin’ Donuts Recalls Moderne Glass/Glass America Tumblers
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Dunkin’ Donuts is recalling its glass tumblers, imported by Moderne Glass/Glass America, Aliquippa, Pa. The tumblers can crack or break, posing laceration and burn risks.
Read MoreReflecting on PPAI Expo 2017
As the 2017 PPAI Expo comes to a close, we spoke with Paul Bellantone, president and CEO of PPAI; and Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS, chair of the board of directors for PPAI, about this year’s event. “I think this Expo has been fantastic,” Tomasini said. “I am hearing just incredible feedback from distriutors that are…
Read MoreCounterfeits Abound at College Football Playoffs
The climax of the 2017 College Football Playoff, the National Championship game, was an exciting one. You didn’t have to be a Clemson or Alabama fan to get excited about the game. And, as we’ve seen with other aspects of sports and pop culture, excitement and enthusiasm can lead to a lot of counterfeit merchandise.…
Read MoreFEY Promotional Products Acquires Magna-Tel Inc.
FEY Promotional Products, Egerton, Minn., announced that it has acquired Magna-Tel Inc., Cape Girardeau, Mo. “This acquisition brings together two long-standing suppliers of promotional products,” said Mike Fey of FEY Promotional Products. “We truly are excited to have the opportunity to align ourselves with a company such as this that has a long-standing reputation of…
Read MorePrime Line, Promo Marketing Content Honored by PPAI
Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., and Promo Marketing received recognition last night at the PPAI Awards in Las Vegas. PPAI received a gold technology award for #WhatsTrendingNow in the Blogs/Podcsats/Digital News – Supplier category. #WhatsTrendingNow was a collaborative effort between Prime Line and Promo Marketing. Prime Line also received a gold award for Social Media -…
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