Gildan Activewear recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Comfort Colors for a total purchase price of approximately U.S. $100 million.
Read MoreThe Image Group Honored for Excellence in Promotional Marketing Campaigns
The Image Group, Toledo, Ohio, won gold in the 2015 Pyramid Award Competition sponsored by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI).
Read More$9,650 Typo: ‘In Dog We Trust’ Rug Sold for Charity
Remember that Florida sheriff’s rug printed with “In Dog We Trust”? Bob Gualtieri of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s office decided to auction it off.
Read MoreLogomark Debuts Whizzie SpotterTie
Logomark recently introduced a new item, the Whizzie SpotterTie, to its product lineup. The soft, stretchy silicone tie comes in more than 30 original styles and a variety of colors and can be used in a number of ways, from luggage tag to cable organizer to wine glass marker.
Read MoreNavitor Announces New Plant Manager for Specialty Products Division
Navitor recently announced Tony Smith as the new plant manager for the company’s specialty products division. Smith’s leadership will be central to Navitor’s production of an expanded specialty products offering, to which the company has recently added repositionable fabric decals, custom phone cases and badge talkers.
Read More6 Reasons to Join (or Rejoin) Twitter
Like any social network, Twitter is more valuable the more you use it. More importantly, it becomes even more valuable to you the more you give to the community by actively contributing valuable engagement and content.
Read MoreGive the Gift of Time
None of us have the time we’d like to accomplish what we need to get done. Time is a precious commodity—both in the business and personal sense. With more time, we can get more sales, make more money, spend more time with family and friends, and invest in things we enjoy.
Read MoreCPSC Recalls Children’s Toys for Choking, Laceration Hazards
Two toys from two different companies were recalled last week. In conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Family Dollar Services Inc., Matthews, N.C. recalled the Tough Treadz Auto Carrier as the die-cast metal cars have sharp edges that post a laceration hazard. Also, Houston-based LS Import Inc. recalled Airplane and Butterfly Push Toys since the wheel’s and tip of the butterflies’ antennas can detach, causing a choking hazard.
Read MoreGrammy Award Giveaways Worth More Than $15,000
While Sam Smith won big onstage, taking home four awards during the 57th Grammy Awards last night, all performers, presenters and nominees were able to collect a variety of goodies located backstage.
Distinctive Assets put together the Grammy Gift Lounge, which reportedly contained $15,000 to $25,000 worth of gifts. Fortune, LA Weekly and WhoSay provided a list of some of the gifts. Here are the highlights.
Read MoreStaples Purchases Office Depot for $6.3 Billion
Staples, Framingham, Mass., bought its main competitor Wednesday, purchasing Office Depot, Boca Raton, Fla., for $6.3 billion. The deal awaits approval from federal regulators and Office Depot shareholders.
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