The Counselor Top 40 distributor said it’s transitioning a significant share of its printing to direct-to-garment production, working with Kornit fulfillers around the world.
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As Charles River Apparel (asi/44620) prepares for its next phase of growth, a third-generation family member is prepared to lead the charge. Jason Lipsett, the grandson of company founder Walter and son of CEO Barry, has been promoted to the position of president, effective Sept. 12. He joined the Sharon, MA-based company 11 years ago;…
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The firm says it’s making the strategic move as the print and promo product worlds increasingly intertwine.
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Epson’s new desktop UV printer, Roland DGA technology is allowing for onsite apparel personalization at the US Open, and Counselor Top 40 supplier PCNA now offers a full-color wrap print for drinkware.
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Plaintiffs in the case have asked a federal judge to deny a motion for dismissal of the class action lawsuit that was recently filed by the drinkware brand’s parent company, Pacific Market International.
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Laborers in the country’s garment sector have been protesting, making specific requests for things like guaranteed employment and more clarity over promotion criteria.
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As vice president of sales, Rosengarten helped build Bodek & Rhodes, which has since become part of Counselor Top 40 supplier alphabroder, into a promo industry powerhouse.
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative has again put on hold a planned initiative from President Joe Biden’s administration that calls for increasing import tariffs on about $18 billion worth of products imported from China, including materials like steel that can potentially impact the promotional products industry. Announced this spring, the tariffs were…
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Assets from the firm’s Salt Life, Soffe and DTG2Go brands were among those bid on at an Aug. 27 auction.
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Counselor Top 40 distributor Overture Promotions (asi/288473) has acquired Brandon, a promotional products distributor headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, that also has an office in Shanghai. Financial terms of the deal were not released, but executives noted that through the move the companies have formed Overture Marketing Group, an international promo business that has plans for more acquisitions…
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