Ennis Inc., Midlothian, yesterday reported financial results for the second quarter ended Aug. 31, 2023. The company’s revenues for the second quarter ended Aug. 31, 2023 were $106.8 million compared to $111.2 million for the same quarter last year, a decrease of $4.4 million, or 4.0%. Gross profit margin was $33.1 million, or 31.0%, as…
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Behind the Seams: What Your Apparel Decorator Isn’t Telling You (But Wishes You Knew)
Ever been on a date where you wish your partner just understood you better? Well, that’s how apparel decorators often feel about their relationships with promotional product distributors. When both parties understand each other, it’s a match made in printing heaven!
Read MorePower House Power Meetings Napa: A Beautiful Pairing of Networking and Fun
Last month, suppliers and distributors gathered in Napa, CA, for three days of networking, sunny weather, and, of course, a glass of wine or two. We have a recap video where you can check out the scenery, and hear from a few attendees about what makes Power Meetings the special event that it is.
Read MoreEdwards Garment Hires Chip Danby as Vice President of Sales for EdwardsX Division
Edwards Garment, Kalamazoo, MI, announced that Chip Danby has joined as vice president of sales for the EdwardsX custom apparel division. Danby brings more than 20 years of dedicated apparel, promotional knowledge, and uniform industry experience to Edwards. Previously, Danby has held sales, marketing, and merchandising roles with Delta Apparel, Club Colors, Superior Uniform, and…
Read MoreChick-fil-A Is RSVPing to Wedding Invites With Branded Promo Kits
Couples have been sending wedding invites to brands like Chick-fil-A, which has RSVP’d no, but sent along a congratulatory branded kit with apparel, accessories, free food vouchers, and more. The top-to-bottom branding experience creates goodwill with customers and a positive link between the brand and a happy day.
Read MoreGuy Fieri Declares Himself ‘Football’s Director of Flavor and Fashion’ With 32-Team Merch Collaboration
There’s nothing Guy Fieri loves more than rolling out and scouring America for its greatest diners, drive-ins, and dives. So, it makes sense for him to partner with all 32 NFL teams for a Flavortown-branded apparel line that showcases each franchise’s home cuisine.
Read MoreNY Fashion Week Show Highlights Adaptive Apparel
A special event during New York Fashion Week called the “Runway of Dreams Fashion Show” specialized adaptive apparel — apparel made for people with disabilities.
Read MoreLiquid Death Sold a ‘Real’ Branded Voodoo Doll Made With Steve-O’s Hair
Liquid Death and Steve-O have teamed up for a branded voodoo doll made with Steve-O’s actual hair. It comes packaged like a Barbie doll, in a pink box with a display window, and is the latest in a line of genius promos from Liquid Death.
Read MoreFully Promoted Appoints National Operations Director, Director of Public Strategy
Fully Promoted, West Palm Beach, FL, recently promoted two existing brand leaders amid the company’s ongoing growth and success: Kurt Tempelmeyer as national operations director and George Matchak as director of product strategy.
Read MoreiPhone 15 Models (and USB-C Charging Ports) Are Here: What to Know for Smartphone Accessory Distributors
Apple unveiled the new iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max yesterday, and the big news is that they finally incorporated a USB-C port. Additionally, we looked at some of the other specs like size and button placement that distributors will need to be aware of if they want to sell iPhone accessories.
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