Staples will close 140 more stores this year, a continuation of its plan to shutter 225 locations by mid-year 2015 and save $500 million annually. The company already has closed 80 stores.
Read MoreS&S Activewear Introduces More Than 100 New Bag and Hat Styles for Fall 2014
S&S Activewear has announced the addition of 77 tote and bag styles and 36 hat styles to its extensive assortment of accessories this fall.
Read MoreTerry Town Expands to Midwest
To expand to the Midwest, San Diego-based Terry Town has added Tony Sabo of Brickyard Sales and Marketing as a multiline rep. His coverage area will include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Read More3M Completes Acquisition of Sumitomo 3M
Formerly having a 75 percent stake in Sumitomo 3M, St. Paul, Minnesota’s 3M is now the sole owner, the company announced Sunday.
Read MoreFormer Toy Importers Plead Guilty to Selling Hazardous Toys
A pair of New York men pled guilty last week to importing children’s toys that violated the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) and contained copyright infringing images.
Read MoreUnder Wraps
It may only be September, but like falling leaves and pumpkin-flavored everythings, the fourth quarter gift season is a fast-approaching inevitability.
Read MoreMy Best Promotion: Glen and Patti Rapoport
Promoting a financial institution doesn’t have to be a stuffy, serious affair. Glen and Patti Rapoport of Proforma Instant Promotions proved as much with a recent promotion they did for ING Direct. Kendra Smith, manager of public relations for Proforma, explained the promotion in detail and the Rapoports added their impressions.
Read MoreThe Business of Bags
Briefcases aren’t just for paper anymore. We spoke to two bag suppliers to find out the top bags for working in the office or on the road.
Read MorePM Video Battle: Motivators Versus Proforma in Yet Another Ice Bucket Showdown
This week’s battle continues riding the ice-bucket wave, pitting new champion Motivators against Proforma for another battle of the ice-bucket challenges.
Read MoreTri-Mountain’s New Styles and Promotions in Its 2015 Catalog
Tri-Mountain will launch its new 2015 catalog the week of Sept. 1, 2014. The 2015 catalog features 36 new apparel styles across five award-winning product lines.
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