Deluxe Corp., Shoreview, Minn., announced that it has acquired Mabelvale, Arkansas-based B&B Solutions. Financial terms of the deal are not available. According to Cameron Potts, vice president of public relations for Deluxe Corp., customers can refer to B&B Solutions as “B&B Solutions, a Deluxe Corp. company.” B&B Solutions also will continue to operate in its…
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Question: I have a vendor who has become a customer. QuickBooks will not let me use the same name. What do I do? Answer: You can use a variation of the name, such as “ABC Company” for the customer and “ABC Company Inc.” for the vendor. Alternatively, you can do something as simple as adding…
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This past month we took a look at new industry hires, the Inc. 5000 list and some political merchandise gaffes. Did you get a chance to read all of these stories? If not, don’t worry—our very own Hannah Abrams has you covered with a video to break it all down!
Read MorePromo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: Football is back! It’s once again time for the Philadelphia Eagles to dictate my mood on Mondays.) Last week, Minuteman Press South Hills ended its opponent’s winning streak, and…
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A4, a Vernon, California-based supplier of performance athletic apparel, has announced the hiring of Kevin Bloomquist as vice president of sales, effective Aug. 29. Bloomquist comes to A4 with more than 25 years of sales management experience. He will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to drive A4’s growth. For more information on A4,…
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CPS/Keystone, Erie, Pa., announced the addition of Pete Gleason as vice president of sales, effective Sept. 12. Gleason is a 28-year veteran of the promotional products industry. “Bringing Pete on board as VP of sales will help CPS work even more closely…
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Yesterday, Apple introduced the newest version of its iPhone, and though it isn’t a huge step from the previous 6S model, it does have a few new design features that stand out. And though these features are relatively minor, they could have a lasting effect in the promotional products industry. So, for those who might have…
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It looks like Run-D.M.C aren’t the only ones to face recent merchandise rights scrutiny. According to NME, Mötley Crüe is being sued over images used in its farewell tour merchandise collection. Photographers Barry Levine and Neil Zlozower said they took multiple…
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We may not be fashion experts, but we understand the importance of accessories. Whether it’s a classy looking watch, a helpful fitness bracelet, a shiny lapel pin or a sparkly pair of earrings, accessories can make a big difference in an outfit…
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Not that Kanye West needed any help in the motivation department, but he got a little boost when he broke the record for merchandise sales at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, beating…
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