The UPS Store acknowledged that an internal assessment revealed malware was present on computer systems in 51 of its stores. The threat has been eliminated as of Aug. 11, and no fraud has been reported.
Read MoreGill Bebco Announces Reopen Date
Gill Studios Inc., Lenexa, Kan., has completed the Barton Nelson transaction, resulting in a relaunch next month.
Read MoreA.T. Cross to Purchase Sheaffer Pen Unit from BIC
The Providence Journal reported this afternoon that A.T. Cross has paid $15 million for the Sheaffer pen brand, purchasing the unit from BIC. The deal is expected to be finalized by the end of October 2014.
The article notes that A.T. Cross sold its Cross Accessory Division in 2013 to Clarion Capital Partners for $60 million.
Check tomorrow’s Headlines for more information on this story as it develops.
Read MoreBIC Graphic Expands Sales Team
This year BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., has hired new sales employees and promoted other employees, specifically for its field and special markets sales teams.
Read MoreThe Vernon Company Adds Allen-Johnson as Account Executive
The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, recently announced the addition of Kimberly Allen-Johnson as account executive for its Western region. She is a promotional products-industry veteran and former owner of Island Imprints, Fresno, Calif.
Read MoreCPSC Recalls 242,500 Children’s Water Bottles
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Tuesday announced the recall of 242,500 children’s water bottles manufactured by Brita. According to the official recall notice, Brita received 35 reports of broken or cracked lids, though no injuries were reported. The CPSC noted that the broken lids could cause lacerations.
Read MoreTrimark Powered by Leed’s Introduces 38 Brand New Styles for Fall
Trimark Powered by Leed’s introduced 38 brand new styles for fall, featuring trend-inspired designs ranging from sweaters and hoodies to vests and jackets.
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Appoints Laura A. Lee To Board of Directors
On Aug. 13, 2014, American Apparel Inc., Los Angeles, announced the appointment of Laura A. Lee to the company’s board of directors.
Read MoreBodek and Rhodes Develops 4th Quarter UltraClub Catalog & Tool Kit
To help decorators captivate their clients during the profitable fourth quarter, Philadelphia-based Bodek and Rhodes has developed a Fall Tool Kit of holiday fashion marketing vehicles, premiering with the 100-page UltraClub Fall Catalog.
Read MorePPAI Announces 2015 Hall of Fame Inductees
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), the not-for-profit association serving more than 10,800 corporate members of the $19.8 billion promotional products industry, recently announced Fran Ford, CAS, and Paul Kiewiet, MAS+, as the 2015 PPAI Hall of Fame inductees. Induction ceremonies for Ford and Kiewiet will take place at The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, Jan. 11-15, 2015, during the Chairman’s Leadership Dinner.
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