According to a report by Bloomberg, cotton prices fell to the lowest price since 2009 as China lowers demand.
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Gold Bond Inc., Hixson, Tenn., recently announced that the company will waive setup charges on pens and pencils through Dec. 31, 2014.
Read MorePM Video Battle: Reflective Bags Versus Giant Christmas Stockings
It’s Prime Line’s reflective shopping bags versus Royal Crest Promotions’ Giant Christmas Stockings in this week’s video battle.
Read MoreCPSC Approves Ban of High-powered Magnet Sets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted 4-0 yesterday to ban high-powered magnet sets, like Buckyballs, which went out of business in 2012. One commissioner was not present for the vote.
Read MoreLabel Traxx Hires Two New Employees for Overseas Customer Base
Label Traxx, Milwaukee, Wis., has appointed two employees to meet needs of its growing customer bases in Latin America and Europe. Debbie Marx will work out of the company’s headquarters to meet sales and service capabilities in Latin America.
Read MorePenn Emblem Expands Creative Team
Philadelphia-based Penn Emblem Co. hired Eric Garced as a new graphic designer. Garced began as an intern and Penn Emblem hired him upon his completion of his bachelor’s degree in fine arts and design at West Chester University. Garced also is a freelance tattoo artist, which brings a new perspective to the team.
Read MoreWhen All Things Are Equal
When all things are equal, you better change the equation. You gotta have a competitive advantage. You need to stand out. You need to know exactly what your clients want. And then you need to deliver it.
Read MoreSetting Annual Sales Goals are a Waste of Time
How about that shocking headline? Did it grab you? Well, there is some meat behind the sensationalism. Buckle in and let’s go…
TSC Apparel Adds Comfort Colors Line
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, announced it has added Comfort Colors By Chouinard to its product offering. The popular line will round out TSC’s assortment with garment-dyed tees, tanks and fleece for men, ladies and youth, in a large range of colors. The line offers more than 90 colors, and items can be custom dyed to match any PMS color. Currently, there are more than 15,000 colors in its library, and the number continues to grow.
Read MoreBruce Fox Inc. Acquires DYR/Design Your Recognition
Bruce Fox Inc. recently announced the acquisition of DYR/Design Your Recognition.
Aaron Itzkowitz from DYR will be joining Bruce Fox as part of the team. DYR’s manufacturing will be transferred to the Bruce Fox operations in New Albany, Ind.
“We are thrilled to make DYR part of the Bruce Fox family,” said David Morrison, Bruce Fox president. “The DYR product line complements our current line of custom awards and products with awards that broaden our price and delivery capabilities. It also is a fit with our commitment to U.S.-made manufacturing excellence.”
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