The owners of Union, Illinois-based supplier Bag Makers have entered their personal race into the Kentucky Derby. Take Charge Indy, owned by Maribeth and Chuck Sandford, will be running in the 138th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 5.
Read MoreiPROMOTEu recognized its top 10 preferred suppliers for 2011 at an awards gala and reception in Las Vegas.
Read MoreThis week, Promo Marketing is looking at the stories that defined 2011. Today, we focus on product safety, and how the world of liability and compliance has changed the way many in the industry do business.
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Since the early aughts, reusable bags have turned the routine and mechanical chore of food shopping into something with a seriously compelling layer of marketing opportunity.
Read MoreBag Makers, Union, Ill., announced that a special segment about the company will be airing on CNBC’s “How I Made My Millions” program.
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A short preview of my upcoming article on Grocery Totes.
Read MoreBag Makers, Union, Ill., has announced that Barbara Forde has been appointed Southwest sales manager, responsible for California and Arizona.
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Bag Makers, Union, Ill., announced the addition Sarabeth Anderson to the position of Northwest sales manager. Andrson brings a rich history of industry success to the company, most recently with Logomark, Senator Promotional Group and BDA.
Read More2011 Rank 2010 Rank Company 2010 Revenue 2009 Revenue Employees Locations Principal City, State1 1 Broder Bros. $791,335,000 $705,235,000 1,039 18 Tom Myers, CEO Trevose, PA2 2/5 Ennis/Alstyle Apparel $550,000,000 $517,738,000 6,100 40 Keith Walters, Midlothian, TX chairman/CEO/president3 3 Norwood & BIC $385,000,000 $410,000,000 – – Nicolas Paillot, CEO Clearwater, FL Graphic North America4 4…
Read MoreThe County of Los Angeles will begin enforcement on a ban of carryout plastic bags on Friday, July 1, 2011. Adopted by the county’s board of supervisors on November 16, 2010, the ordinance will require all supermarkets and large retail stores to cease handing out disposable plastic bags, and charge $0.10 per paper bag given to customers.
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