Delta Apparel Names Vice President of Sales for Soffe Division

Delta Apparel Inc., Greenville, S.C., announced that Elisa Palefsky has joined the company as vice president of sales for its M. J. Soffe operating subsidiary, headquartered in Fayetteville, N.C. Palefsky has teamed up with Soffe to provide her style of proven leadership in the management of the company’s three sales divisions: sporting goods, department stores and military.

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J. America Introduces New Products for Fall 2014-2015

J. America Wholesale Blanks, Fowlerville, Mich., announced the release of its new line for Fall 2014 through Fall 2015. The apparel supplier has added 12 new styles, featured in its Better Basics, Sport, Vintage and JA Ladies collections. The company has also added new colors, including jewel tones, to its best sellers.

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Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant Adds Customer Service/Inside Sales Rep

Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant, Freeport, N.Y., announced the addition of Sammy Gallardo as customer service/inside sales representative for the Southeast region. She will provide customer service for territory and handle its chocolate, mint and confectionary needs, while assisting  sales reps within the region.

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Feds Tighten Reporting Rules for L.A. Fashion District After Money-laundering Bust

Federal officials announced new reporting rules for L.A.’s Fashion District in an attempt to crack down on money-laundering in the area. As of Oct. 9, more than 2,000 businesses in the district will be required to disclose any cash transaction exceeding $3,000. The order, announced by U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcment Network (FinCEN), will remain in effect for 180 days.

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Taxpayers Are Mad USPS Is Delivering Groceries

The U.S. Postal Service should be delivering mail, not groceries, says the social welfare nonprofit Taxpayers Protection Alliance. On Friday, the Alexandria, Virginia-based 501c4 sent a notice to Target Marketing about the complaint the organization filed with the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission on Thursday.

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How Appreciative Are You? 5 Easy Ways to Stand Out and Say Thank You: Part One

In today’s highly competitive promotional products business environment, you have to distinguish yourself from the competition. Here are five ways to stand out from the crowd and build your sales by saying “thank you” to clients.

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