DABBLE A bit in the philosophical realm, the term “golden mean” is often applied in the discussion of ethics for the greater good of society. It is said to be the ideal middle ground between two extreme points of view and many of the world’s greatest thinkers—from Aristotle to Confucius—have touched upon it in their teachings.
Read MoreCompany: California Manufacturing Company
Castelli USA Inc. Again Only U.S. Supplier of Its Stock Product and Brand Name Lines
Reno, Nevada-based Castelli USA Inc. announced it and Sidney, New York-based MeadWestvaco Corporation (MWV) have ended
Read MoreMistrial in Trovata, Forever 21 Trade Dress Case (California Apparel News)
For those of you who don’t have daughters or who are too far away from the age of 21 to care, Forever 21 has been quite a phenomenon in the fashion industry over the past decade at least. Shilling low-priced “designer inspired” clothes, Forever 21 has weathered numerous charges of piracy over the years. This time, however, is the first the store has had to go to court to defend itself against such allegations, and though nothing has yet been resolved, stay tuned. The outcome will likely have ramifications extending far beyond the retail sector. (California Apparel News)
Read MoreSouthern Plus Umbrella Hits the Mark in the Rockies
Hartwell, Georgia-based Southern Plus Umbrella announced it added Highlands Ranch, Colorado-based
Read MoreTouchstone Adds Three Team Members
Robyn Champlain, Diane Mayer and Maureen Woodward have been named senior account executives for Touchstone, a full service promotional marketing company
Read MoreNatural Trends partners with Incentives West
Provo, Utah-based Natural Trends, a supplier of health and wellness products, announced new sales representation in the western U.S. Newcastle, Washington-based sales firm Incentives West will represent Natural Trends in California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, Alaska and Hawaii.
Read MoreSAAC Installs 2009 Board of Directors
The Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC) honored its board of directors during the February installation dinner held at the Ca Del Sole restaurant in Toluca Lake, California.
Read MoreSAAC Announces 2009 Board of Directors
The Canoga Park, California-based Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC) announced its list of new officers and board members whose terms of office will begin on January 1, 2009. The 2009 SAAC officers include: President – Rick Greene, MAS, HALO/Lee Wayne Corporation, Sterling, Ill. Vice President – Les Dorfman, CAS, AITG/Eighth Floor Promotions, Celina, Ohio Secretary/Treasurer – Kim Bakalyar – PromoShop, Los Angeles 2009 Directors: Drake Harrison MAS, Evans Manufacturing, Garden Grove, Calif. Julie Ditchik, Pinnacle Designs, San Fernando, Calif. Thea Schroeder, CAS, Beanstalk Logo Promotions Kaili Yang, Pacific Western Sales, Brea, Calif. Kristi DeLeo, Vantage, Avenel, N.J. Craig Reese, Jack Nadel International,
Read MorePère de Temps Adds Retail Appeal
Santa Susana, California-based Père de Temps, a luxury watch brand, will be debuting the brand at two of the top retail marketplaces this November. November 13 and 14, Père de Temps will launch its brand at Bloomingdales stores in Boston and San Francisco. In addition, this November, Père de Temps will be making its debut at seven Canadian Zales Jewelry locations, with plans to introduce its products in U.S. Zales stores in early 2009. Père de Temps is a elegant, luxury watch line, with pieces that have fully automatic, self-winding mechanisms and see-through skeletal views of the inner movements patterned after European designs, selling
Read MoreSafety Dance
If one thing became clear this year regarding product responsibility, it’s there will never be a time when suppliers can sit back and sigh in relief that they’ve finally mastered the safety jive everyone’s been talking about. The reason is simple: just when a company feels it’s got its groove down pat, a few new moves get thrown in, the music falls out of time and toes are inevitably squashed. But the beat goes on. Product-safety education is an ever-evolving quagmire of state and federal legislation, new studies uncovering the next potentially dangerous chemical and pending product recalls. This article is a comprehensive overview
Read More