The Ebola outbreak in Africa could have an effect on the price of chocolate. Distributors may notice a spike in prices for edible gifts during holiday season.
Read MoreCharles River Apparel Adds Three Sales Representatives
Charles River Apparel, Sharon, Mass., a manufacturer of outerwear and performance apparel, recently announced new members to its sales team. The company has added three outside sales representatives to handle growing accounts in Texas, Oklahoma, and western New York and Pennsylvania.
Read MoreVictorinox Swiss Army Names Andrew Spellman Vice President of Corporate Channels
Victorinox Swiss Army, Monroe, Conn., has appointed Andrew Spellman as vice president of corporate channels. Spellman, former vice president of sales, corporate and commercial markets for St. Louis-based TRG Group, joined Victorinox Swiss Army when it acquired TRG Group Aug. 1, 2014.
Read MoreUSPS Won’t Raise First Class Mail Rates in January
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) last week said it would not raise prices for its market-dominant mail class—which includes first class and standard mail—at the start of the new year. According to EcommerceBytes, the Postal Regulatory Commission had approved a rate increase of up to 4.3 percent, but the Postal Service Governors decided against it.
Read MoreShowdown Displays Receives Two Awards from Minnesota Business Magazine
Showdown Displays, Minneapolis, announced that it has received two awards from Minnesota Business Magazine. Each year, the magazine holds an event to recognize people and companies that make strides in Minnesota’s manufacturing industry. Showdown Displays was awarded in two categories: Manufacturer of the Year and Executive of the Year.
Read MoreYes, We Should Be Scared About Bad USB Drives
Due to recent USB exploits available online (although not yet proven to cause any damage), sales of USB drives in the promotional products industry could take a hit. It is too soon to say how big of a hit, but it could be enormous if a serious USB attack occurs.
Read MoreThe Dash Between Two Dates
Let’s face it. We’re all busier than ever. Most of the busyness is dashing—dashing here, dashing there. Sadly, many people’s lives will be summed up by a dash.
Read MoreEnnis Inc. Acquires Hoosier Data Forms
Ennis Inc. announced today the acquisition of Hoosier Data Forms in Indianapolis. Production will be consolidated into one facility in Indianapolis.
Read MoreBeacon Promotions Raises Money for United Way
Beacon Promotions Inc., New Ulm, Minn., held programs to support the Brown County United Way. The United Way supports numerous programs in the county, primarily in the areas of education, health, self-sufficiency and basic needs. A few of the programs supported Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library—which provides books for newborns through age 5—scouting programs, sports camps, a backpack program and day of caring-which helps residents with household tasks.
Read MoreMulti-million Dollar Distributor Petty Marketing Joins Proforma
Cleveland, Ohio-based Proforma recently announced that Ralph Petty, president of Petty Marketing, a multi-million dollar Cleveland, Tennessee-based distributor, will be joining its member network. Petty, formerly an affiliate with AIA, will now operate as Petty Marketing powered by Proforma.
“We had two choices: Sit back and watch Proforma’s growth continue to outpace the industry year after year—or join them,” Petty said.
Petty Marketing launched in 1998 and now has a ten-person team specializing in high-end customer promotions for Fortune 500 accounts across a wide variety of industries, including health care, aviation construction, outdoor sports and leisure, and more.
“High caliber distributors, such as Ralph and his team, are turning to Proforma to get to their next levels of success,” said Greg Muzzillo, founder of Proforma. “We are thrilled to have Ralph on board, and are working with him to reach his sales goals by identifying new opportunities for growth and offering specific strategies for winning and growing key accounts.”
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