Tony Hogg, commissioner of the Devon and Cornwall police in England, is drawing heavy criticism for his department’s promotional product spending, BBC reported. According to the news outlet, which filed a Freedom of Information request to obtain exact figures, Hogg spent £7,617 on promotional items, including pens, magnets and lip balms, over 16 months spanning November 2012 to March 2014.
Read MoreBIC Graphic Launches Summer iCatalog, More Than 50 New Products
BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., announced its summer iCatalog, which includes more than 50 new products for summer and the upcoming gift-giving season.
Read MoreStandard Register Expands Promotional Marketing Initiative with New Leadership
Standard Register, Dayton, Ohio, has made several key additions to its promotional marketing team that will enable it to focus on providing more creative ideation and local, personalized service.
Read MoreGildan Announces Completion of Acquisition of Doris Inc.
Gildan Activewear Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Doris Inc., effective July 7, 2014.
Read MoreTexas School Catches Heat for Sunscreen Ban
A Texas School is receiving national attention for its sunscreen ban, lumping the product in with other over-the-counter drugs and forbidding students to carry it.
Read MoreRep. Jim Himes Visits Prime Line
U.S. Rep. Congressman Jim Himes visited Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., on June 27, and offered to help the company relocate to a new facility that will allow it to continue to grow and expand.
Read MoreFast15: Worst Case Scenario—3 Product Safety Mistakes and How to Prevent Them
Pens, bags and drinkware are big sellers in the promotional industry—but they aren’t without risks. If you’re not careful, your customer’s $500 mug order could end up costing you more than $5,000.
Read MoreRymax Announces Exclusive Partnership with Michael Aram
Rymax Marketing Services recently announced a new partnership with houseware and jewelry designer Michael Aram. This new partnership provides Rymax with exclusivity for incentive and corporate gift distribution rights for his distinctive pieces ranging from tableware accessories to home décor.
Read MoreMemoAct Renames Business to Printed in Stone
After providing custom-printed stone coasters, trivets, magnets, wine stoppers and bottle openers in the promotional product industry for almost a decade, MemoAct, St. Cloud, Fla., announced it has changed its name to Printed in Stone.
Read MoreVitronic Promotional Group Hires Sales Manager
Vitronic Promotional Group, a Mason, Ohio-based supplier that is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, added Daniel Pendleton to its team.
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