What’s Their Story?

If you want to become a business partner who matters, you need to get to know your customers. Go deep. Study their companies every way and every where you can. Start on your computer. Google the companies. Read articles about them. Set up Google Alerts to get trending articles about them. Study their industries. Read…

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6 ‘Cool’ Campaign Items for Millennials

Getting young people out to the ballots is important for candidates. Over time, we’ve seen candidates employ a lot of techniques to try to appeal to the young voters—some have been effective, others fall flat. Here are a few of the more recent ways the presidential candidates are trying to appeal to millennials. 1. “Loud and…

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Microsoft Recalls AC Power Cords

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Microsoft, Redmond, Wash., is recalling AC power cords for its Surface Pro devices sold in Canada due to fire and shock hazard. The recall involves AC power cords sold with the Microsoft Surface…

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Outfit of the Week: Corporate Chic

Looking and feeling good while on the job is the focus of this week’s #OOTW (Outfit of the Week). This look from Corporate Catwalk keeps things professional and fashionable. Working in layers, staple pieces and a fashion rule that was made to broken (who says navy and black doesn’t look so good together?), this could turn into a go-to outfit for the office…

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Mohawk Named Official Converter and Distributor of Domtar Envelope Lines

Mohawk, Cohoes, N.Y., has expanded the company’s envelope offerings and now is an official converter and distributor of Domtar Cougar, Lynx Opaque Ultra and EarthChoice Colors envelopes. “In an ongoing effort to provide the highest level of service and supply chain options for our merchant partners, Domtar is pleased to announce that Mohawk is now…

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The Wrap: $30M Military Clothing Fraud, US Olympic Golf Uniforms Unveiled and More

Former clothing company owners involved in $30 million fraud, Olympic apparel unveiled for U.S. Golf Teams, the list of the top-selling NFL jerseys in the 2015 season is released, Under Armour sees boost in stock, the Navajo Nation and Urban Outfitters war continues, Playboy gets ready to debut its first clothed issue, and Kate Spade changes her name to match her new brand: Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world…

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Fitbit Unveils Fashion-forward Alta Wearable

In an effort to become a more stylish fitness tracker, Fitbit has released the modular Alta bracelet. The $130 wearable features a more discreet stainless-steel band with black, blue, teal or plum bands. And for $60 more, prospective buyers can spring for a genuine leather band.

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