2024 was the season for ill-fitting pants, mismatched uniforms and smaller numbers, but the league and its apparel suppliers are trying to make good.
Read MoreMLB Will Officially Fix Its Uniform Problems
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Hanes Finalizes Sale of Champion to Authentic Brands Group
Counselor Top 40 supplier Gildan will be carrying Champion in the promo market, according to ABG.
Read MoreWise Acquires Continuous and Unit Set Forms Assets of Victor Printing
Wise has acquired the continuous and unit-set business form assets of Victor. It’s Wise’s third acquisition in just over six months.
Read MoreThe Power of an Online Ordering System in Print and Marketing for Franchisees
By utilizing an online ordering system, franchisees are no longer bogged down by managing numerous vendors.
Read MoreEast/Gulf Coast Port Workers Strike, Disrupting Supply Lines
Promo suppliers have prepared and say a short-lived stoppage shouldn’t cause significant impacts, but a prolonged strike threatens inventory levels and could spur product price hikes.
Read MoreCalifornia Beefs Up Sustainability Requirements
The state has passed legislation requiring manufacturers to address textile waste, closing a loophole on its decade-old plastic bag ban and initiating greenhouse gas emissions reporting by large companies.
Read MoreTim Nale Named Chief Brand Officer at Proforma
Tim Nale is back in the promo game. The experienced executive, whose background includes technology leadership roles, has entered the C-suite at Counselor Top 40 distributor Proforma (asi/300094), taking the position of chief brand officer. His charge? Collaborate closely with Chief Marketing Officer Charity Gibson to engineer marketing solutions fueled by powerful tech. Nale’s appointment also teases big things…
Read More4 Big Challenges With Embroidery – And How To Handle Them
Apparel decorators and distributors are always on the hunt for ways to stand out and become the ultimate one-stop shop. If you’re looking to diversify into embroidery – or just want to understand how best to communicate with your contract decorator – it’s worth understanding the intricacies of this age-old craft. Embroidery may seem like…
Read MoreDirect Mail: Us Versus Them
So many times poorly executed direct mail campaigns come down to how clients wanted to send it versus how recipients wanted to receive it. This can and should be avoided. Just because the client went to a seminar on the latest direct mail trends and was taught all the things they need to be doing,…
Read MoreDo Not Become an OSHA Statistic: The Top 3 OSHA Violations for Printing Operations
Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the Top 10 most frequently cited workplace violations. Each year PRINTING United Alliance publishes the Top 10 list for printing operations which can be found at this link. OSHA’s annual list includes violations from several industry segments including construction and general industry, with printing falling under the latter category. The top…
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