Jetline, Gaffney, S.C., recently announced the appointment of industry veteran Greg Mastro to the new position of senior vice president of manufacturing. Mastro comes to Jetline from industry supplier Leed’s, where he spent 14 years in several key operational roles culminating in the position of vice president of manufacturing.
Read MoreTarget Criticized for Selling T-shirt Many are Calling Sexist
Target is facing criticism that a T-shirt for sale online and in the women’s juniors department is sexist and demeaning, according to 6 ABC. The black T-shirt has the word “trophy” written on it in big, white lettering.
Upset shoppers have taken to social media to express their opinions on the store’s decision to sell the “Strand Trophy Wife Graphic Tee Black”—particularly to young women. Many are calling for the retail giant to remove the T-shirt from the racks.
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S&S Activewear Debuts LiveChat Online Customer Service
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., recently announced the addition of a new customer service feature on its websites. The service is powered by LiveChat software and is operated by customer service employees at S&S Activewear; Santa Fe Springs, California-based Americana Sportswear; and Robbinsville, New Jersey-based Eva Sportswear.
Read MoreEtsy Partners with Lionsgate to Provide Licensed Products
BDA Creates New Position to Drive Customer Loyalty
Bensussen, Deutsch and Associates LLC (BDA), Woodinvile, Wash., announced the hiring of Cindy Jorgenson as its senior director of client experience.
Read More4imprint Awards 252 New onebyone Promotional Product Grants
Misuse of Promotional Items Leads Car Dealerships to Settlement with Attorney General
After misleading customers with promotional products, including scratch-off game cards, and fraudulent sales tactics, Atlantic Auto Group will settle with the New York Attorney General for restitution and penalties. The chain of 22 dealerships in Nassau and Suffolk counties will pay $310,000.
Read MoreChocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant Announces New Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant recently announced Marsha Brooks as its new Midwest regional sales manager.
“I am so excited to bring Marsha to the Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant family,” said Jeff DePalma, vice president of sales for Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant. “Her professionalism and enthusiasm fit right in line with the core values of our company.”
Brooks’ goals and expectations are to continue to develop key accounts within the Midwest region and reinforce the company’s position in the industry as a leading food, mint and candy manufacturer.
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PM Video Battle: Royal Apparel Versus Quality Logo Products
It’s Royal Apparel versus Quality Logo Products in this week’s Video Battle!
Read MoreiPROMOTEu Donates Funds to 36 Charities
iPROMOTEu, Wayland, Mass., recently concluded its 2015 staff-wide charitable donation drive. On behalf of 48 employees, iPROMOTEu contributed $2,400 to 36 different charitable organizations, including: American Diabetes Association, Alzheimer’s Association, Autism Speaks, Cradles to Crayons, Greater Boston Food Bank, Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Jimmy Fund/Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Fund Boston, and Wounded Warrior Project.
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