Broder Bros., Trevose, Pa., announced it is taking its “Selling What Sells” educational series on a three-part, nationwide tour of events focused on educating customers about sales presentations and selling more apparel. Beginning the week of September 6, 2011, the first part of the tour will feature Alpha, Broder and NES staff along with representatives from Bella and Canvas and some of the industry’s biggest mills in 15 cities across the country. These full-day events will consist of product presentations and sales seminars based off of the “Selling What Sells” catalog and Bella + Canvas Sellers Guide.
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Fields Manufacturing Acquires Target Industries
On September 6, 2011, Fields Manufacturing announced it had acquired Target Industries. Matt Bertram issued a statement on the acquisition:
“We are proud to announce that Fields Manufacturing of St. Cloud, Minnesota has acquired the assets of Target Industries of Owosso, Michigan, as of September 6, 2011. Field’s plan is to continue operations at its St. Cloud location as well as the Targetline location in Owosso for the foreseeable future. Fields and Targetline will continue to have their own catalog and customer service group.
Read MoreStaples Rewards Supplier Raining Rose with Surprise Donation
Staples Inc. surprised Cedar Rapids-based Raining Rose Inc. with a $1,500 gift card. The surprise donation is in celebration of the company’s recent naming as one of the fastest growing inner-city businesses in the country by Staples Foundation and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC), a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote economic prosperity in America’s inner cities.
Read MoreCleggPromo Announces Second-Quarter Number Surge
Michael Bistocchi, senior vice president of CleggPromo, Gardena, Calif., announced a revenue jump of 22 percent over the same period in 2010 during the company’s second quarter board meeting.
Read MorePrime Line’s 2011 Holiday Catalog Features 24 New Items Including Godiva And Ghirardelli Gift Sets
Prime Line announced on August 22 that its 2011 holiday catalog features 24 new items, including Godiva and Ghirardelli chocolates as well as L’Occitane gift sets. The catalog, called “Memorable Business Gifts,” will mail this week along with an updated BUILT catalog.
Read MoreNewton Manufacturing Introduces Internal Creative Agency to Assist Sales Partners
On August 22, Newton, Iowa-based distributor Newton Manufacturing introduced its newly formed internal advertising agency as an extension of its existing marketing department. The newly formed agency works with Newton sales representatives to provide additional levels of creativity and marketing support when working with key clients.
Read More5.9 Earthquake Strikes the East Coast
At 1:51 p.m. on August 23, a 5.9 earthquake rippled across the East Coast. The Washington Post reports the center of the quake to be near the town of Mineral, Va., and that it was felt as far as Boston and South Carolina.
Read MoreHub Pen Receives Proforma Centurion Award
Hub Pen Company has received the Proforma Centurion Award, which was presented to the company at the Vendor Awards Luncheon on July 26 during the 2011 Proforma Convention and Family Reunion.
Read MoreMotivators Inc. Announces New Regional Office, Joins Gold Coast Promotional Products Association
Motivators Inc., Westbury, N.Y., announced the opening of its regional office in Miami.
Motivators’ regional office in Miami is headed by Kimberly Laffer, director of strategic development. Laffer’s main focus is to capitalize on the company’s key strengths, identify ways to increase efficiencies within the business and identify emerging markets.
Read MoreBullet Meets Growing Demand for Ceramic Drinkware
New colorful ceramic drinkware options are among the new products recently added at Bullet, Miami, a member of Polyconcept North America.
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