A follow-up to yesterday’s story about lead content in reusable bags, and what it means for suppliers, distributors and the promotional products industry
Read MoreExcerpts from “Lead in Reusable Bags”
Author: Kyle A. Richardson
Lead in Reusable Bags: What You Need to Know
Rick Brenner of Prime Line and Christopher Duffy of Bag Makers comment on the recent CCF report alleging lead content in some reusable bags.
Read MoreEditor’s Picks: Walking in a Winter Wonderland
If your backyard currently looks like the arctic tundra, this weeks’ Editor’s Picks has what you need: promotional outerwear fit for the harshest winters.
Read MoreCPSIA Stay of Enforcement Extended
The CPSC has voted in favor of extending the stay of enforcement on lead testing requirements until December 31, 2011.
Read MoreCPSC To Hold Public Hearing About Lead Content
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is holding a public hearing on February 16 to address a change in lead limits on children’s products.
Read MoreHallmark To Leave Promotional Products Industry
In a letter mailed to distributors this week, Hallmark Business Connections announced it will be leaving the promotional products industry effective January 31, 2011.
Read MoreThe News Never Sleeps
A look at some of the major stories affecting our industry today: CPSIA changes, lead content in reusable bags, and the state of cotton.
Read MoreCPSC Announces Vote on Extending CPSIA Stay
The CPSC has issued a letter indicating plans to vote by Monday, January 31, on extending a stay of enforcement on certain CPSIA requirements.
Read MoreTrade Shows and Trading Places
My thoughts on The PPAI Expo and what’s new at Promo Marketing, plus the only transition from promotional products to classic Eddie Murphy in the entire blogosphere.
Read MorePredictions for 2011 from the PPAI Expo
With the final day of The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas wrapping up, many industry experts are taking what they’ve seen and heard here and are thinking about what’s to come for 2011. In order to get an idea of where the industry is heading, Promo Marketing asked suppliers and distributors what economic, product and industry trends they expected to see in the coming year.
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