Orbus Visual Communications Acquires CRĒO Industrial Arts

Orbus Visual Communications, Woodridge, Illinois, announced that it has acquired Seattle-based CRĒO Industrial Arts, a custom fabricator that specializes in architectural and exhibit products for organizations that include museums and public art installations. Financial terms of the deal were not released. “We are excited to collaborate with CRĒO’s remarkable team,” said Orbus CEO Gary Keefer.…

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Recall Issued on Branded Pinwheels

A retailer and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are recalling thousands of pinwheels after learning that fastener caps on the toys can loosen and become a choking hazard for children.

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Starbucks’ Summer Drinkware Line Leans Into Cold Beverage Demand

Starbucks just released its latest drinkware line for the summer, complete with new color combinations and twists on the releases from the previous year. Some of the products are ones we’ve seen in the last few seasonal drops, with different color schemes to fit the summery vibe. For example, the Cold Cups this time come…

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BAMKO Reports Sales Rise in Q1 2024

BAMKO (asi/131431) reported a 6% year-over-year increase in sales and a 32% rise in before-tax earnings in the first quarter of 2024, according to a financial report released on Tuesday, May 7. The Los Angeles-headquartered promotional products distributor’s sales rose to nearly $87.1 million in Q1, up from about $81.8…

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