Most of the time, new uniforms are a good thing. It’s a chance to reinvent your brand, boost employee morale and, hopefully, provide more comfortable fabrications. However, that’s not the case for American Airlines’ new…
Read More7 Health and Fitness Promotions Your Company Needs
Between yoga studio memberships, running clubs, vegan fast food chains and smoothie bars, health and wellness has taken over the world. And that’s a great thing. People love tracking their miles and donning their favorite athleisure looks all day. It’s almost as if health and wellness has nearly integrated completely into our everyday lives, and…
Read MoreHow Fleece Apparel Can Boost Your Bottom Line
We’re captains of Team Cozy. We turn the air conditioning down until we’re chilly enough to wear pullovers, we walk the boardwalk at night so we can wear sweatshirts, and we count down the days until fall—our favorite season—kicks off. What did we choose as our team uniform? Fleece—the perfect fabric to cozy up with.…
Read MoreHanjin Shipping Chairman Says Company Couldn’t Compete with Government-backed Rivals
Cho Yang-ho, chairman of Hanjin Shipping, the South Korean shipping company, said that the company’s demise was a result of playing “a game of chicken” with large, government-backed shipping companies. The company sought receivership after…
Read MoreGeiger CEO Talks Headquarters Renovation
Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, announced that it will renovate its former manufacturing space into a state-of-the-art office facility. When finished, the space will occupy 105,000 sq. ft. and make room for a planned 25 to 50 new employees over the next three to five years. As part of the project, the company took steps to ensure…
Read MoreEnnis Inc. Announces Realignment of Management
Ennis Inc., Midlothian, Texas, has announced the realignment of its operational management team to drive continuous improvement and better position the company for future growth. Three of the top general managers, all having multiple facility responsibilities, have been promoted to business unit directors and have relocated to the corporate offices in Midlothian. Ennis Inc. will…
Read MoreWhy You Should Avoid Vanity Metrics
Every business has metrics, but too many use vanity metrics that make them feel good about what is being done rather than providing insights to be better. For example, we’ve all suffered from the call center that is so focused on wrapping up the call rather than resolving the problem. Why? Because the more calls,…
Read MoreSupreme Court Rejects Washington Redskins Trademark Appeal
For the past few years, there’s been quite the intense debate stirring about whether or not the Washington Redskins should change their name, since it’s considered offensive to Native Americans. As a result, the U.S. Patent…
Read MoreBeyonce Invests $150K in Concert T-shirt Tech Startup Sidestep
In March, we reported on Sidestep, a new app that allows concertgoers to purchase merchandise before the show so they can avoid the long lines at the venue. Now, Sidestep received a boost in capital and reputation thanks to a $150,000 investment from Beyonce. Sidestep CEO Eric Jones told TechCrunch that “[Beyonce’s team] wanted [her]…
Read MoreUL Launches Mobile App for Safety Regulations in Children’s Apparel
UL has developed a mobile application, UL ChildAware, specifically designed with the children’s apparel industry in mind. The application has been designed with retailers, brands, manufacturers and suppliers’ needs in mind in order to help them adhere to new standards and changing regulations for children’s apparel. UL ChildAware provides practical and verified information on regulations…
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