The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed court orders barring four national retailers— Nordstrom, Bed Bath & Beyond, Backcountry.com and J.C. Penney—from mislabeling and advertising rayon textiles as “made of bamboo,” and required the companies to pay civil penalties totaling $1.3 million. According to a press release from the FTC, Bed Bath & Beyond will pay…
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“Sixty queens there may be, and eighty concubines, and virgins beyond number; but my dove, my perfect one, is unique…” (Song of Solomon 6:8-9). This Old Testament verse, interestingly written by one of my very distant relatives (Solomon), beautifully makes a point that modern day language can’t quite convey. Every business must have a unique…
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Due to rising material and labor costs, Adidas is expecting a major increase in the cost of sourcing products over the next five years. According to Fortune, the athletic wear giant hopes to make up for this by raising prices and moving production from China. The company said that higher input costs and currency effects…
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ePromos Promotional Products Inc., St. Cloud, Minn., announced its relocation to a new downtown office space to accommodate current and future growth. The company’s new office will be centrally located in St. Cloud’s business district in the Davidson Opera House, located on the 100 block of Fifth Avenue. “We are thrilled to be moving back…
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Gemline, Lawrence, Mass., has appointed Ross Dohrmann as director of account management. He will be focused on program channels, direct-mail channels, wholesale channels and new business opportunities. Dohrmann brings strategic sales and management experience to this new role. For more information on Gemline, visit www.gemline.com.
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Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant, Freeport, N.Y., has earned silver supplier status from St. Louis-based distributor Facilis Group for 2016 in the U.S. and Canada. “Facilis has yet again recognized us as one of the most trusted suppliers in the food gift industry,” said David Miller, president of Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant. “We will continue to provide…
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The college football bowl games have been announced, and players and coaches are preparing for what will be, for many, the last game of the season. If that wasn’t enough for the players to look forward to, the giveaways they’ll receive from sponsors are impressive as well. Bleacher Report ranked some of its favorites, but here are what…
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A fire at Pop Tops Sportswear’s Easton, Mass., facility resulted in more than $100,000 in damage. According to Wicked Local, the fire alarm tripped at the facility at around 6:52 a.m. on Dec. 6. Pop Tops Sportswear manufactures team uniforms, apparel, work wear and promotional products. Easton Fire Capt. James Walsh told Wicked Local that…
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GAP Promo, a Gloucester, Massachusetts-based distributor, won the Herb Robinson Outstanding…
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For the first time in its 16-year history Pantone LLC, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, has chosen two shades—Serenity (Pantone 15-3919) and Rose Quartz (Pantone 13-1520)—as the Pantone Color of the Year selections for 2016. The colors evoke a mindset of tranquility and inner peace as…
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