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Paul Lage Retires From California Tattoos; the Supplier Names New Co-President
Longtime industry leader Lage’s last role was as a board member for the parent company of California Tattoos & Promotional Products, which also announced it has a new president to lead sales and marketing.
Read MoreEast & Gulf Coast Port Workers Ratify New Contract, Ending Strike Threat
It’s good news for the supply chain of the promotional products industry – and all industries.
Read MoreTrump Administration Proposes $1M Fees on Chinese Shipping Companies & China-Made Ships
The Office of the United States Trade Representative is inviting public comment on the proposal, which if enacted could increase the cost of all imported goods, including promo products.
Read MoreBall Pro Acquires Supplier Branded Apparel
The move brings a range of name-brand clothing offerings into Ball Pro’s product mix and helps the Minnesota-based supplier be a one-stop shop for golf tournament needs, executives said.
Read MorePublic Comment Period Opens on Trump’s Potential ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’
The potential new levies could impact the promo products market and the American business marketplace much more broadly. The public has a chance to weigh in.
Read MoreBDA Names Stuart Shepherd Managing Director for EMEA Region
The Counselor Top 40 distributor said the move signals its ambition to substantially grow business in the multi-continental region, in which the firm already has high-profile clients.
Read MoreStanley Black & Decker Files Trademark Suit Against Stanley Drinkware’s Parent Company
A complaint says PMI has breached agreements on how it can use the “Stanley” name, with everything from branding on tumblers to branded apparel among the alleged violations.
Read MoreScammer Tries To Swindle Distributor Out of 12,000 Tumblers
The distributorship spotted the scam and is now warning other firms to be leery.
Read MoreFingertip Amputation Prompts Recall of More Than 1M Igloo Coolers
The Katy, TX-headquartered company issued the recall in conjunction with product safety officials for its 90-quart rolling coolers.
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