A look at “The Real Toy Story,” photographer Michael Wolf’s installation depicting life in a Chinese toy manufacturing plant.
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Author: Kyle A. Richardson
The Best Way to Use Virtual Samples. Ever.
There are a lot of great uses for Technologo’s virtual sample technology on PromoMarketing.com. This is not one of them.
Read MoreHurricane Sandy Hits East Coast, At Least 33 Dead and Millions Without Power
Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast on Friday evening, bringing with it winds and flooding across the most populated corridor in the United States. Estimates of the damage are still coming in as millions in the U.S. have been left without power. As of noon Tuesday, at least 21 are reported dead in the U.S., bringing the total death toll to 67.
Read MoreIndustry Closures Due to Hurricane Sandy
Promo Marketing’s offices will be closed today, October 29, in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy. The category 1 hurricane is expected to make landfall on Monday and will bring severe winds and heavy rainfall to much of the East Coast.
Read MoreFeds Fail to Enforce Restrictions on Cadmium in Children’s Jewelry
The Associated Press has published the results of an investigation on the CPSC, finding that the commission’s stance on cadmium in children’s products is inconsistent with its actions, which include failing to report or recall children’s items that contain the toxic chemical.
Read MoreHallmark to Close Topeka Plant as Greeting Card Business Declines
Hallmark Cards announced last week that it will prepare to close its manufacturing facility in Topeka, Kan., a result of decreased sales in the greeting cards market and attempts to “reduce the company’s cost structure.”
Read MoreBag Bans Expand Across U.S., Other Countries
Plastic bags saw headline space on newspapers across the country this week, as multiple cities passed, enforced or expanded bans on the disposable products. Cities in California, Colorado and Rhode Island have all taken actions on plastic bags since Monday.
Read MoreFTC Changes Guidelines Governing “Eco-Friendly” Labels
The Federal Trade Commission updated its “Green Guide” on Monday which governs the marketing of eco-friendly products, including claims made on packaging, use of green terminology, and third-party certifications in advertising.
Read MoreKodak to End Desktop Printer Business, 200 More Jobs to Be Cut
Eastman Kodak Company announced Friday that it will cease making desktop inkjet printers as early as next February, adding 200 more jobs to the 3,700 that are expected to be cut by the end of the year.
Read MoreStaples to Close 60 Stores, Shifts Business Focus
Staples, parent company to Staples Advantage and Staples Promotional Products, announced plans to shutter some stores and shift its focus to more profitable areas. The company will close 60 stores this year as part of a plan that will save the company $250 million a year.
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