Canada this month put into effect new regulations determining how fees and charges are handled for prepaid debit and promotional gift cards. The rules, introduced in 2013, ban maintenance fees for at least a year after a card is activated and eliminate expiry dates, among other changes.
Read MorePrime Line Launches Awareness By Prime
Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., recently introduced Awareness By Prime, a new line that includes unique and exclusive cause-related items. Unveiled at Expo East, the line includes existing Prime Line items along with some from the supplier’s recent acquisitions, Points of Light and Source Abroad.
Read MorePerry Ellis International Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2015 Results
On May 22, 2014, Miami-based Perry Ellis International Inc. reported results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2014 (“first quarter of fiscal 2015”).
Read MoreIllinois Campaign for Political Reform: Promotional Products a “Complete Waste of Money”
Promotional products are a waste of money—so says Chicago-based ABC affiliate WLS-TV, anyway. The news outlet last week investigated U.S. government promotional product spending, pointing out that the Obama administration has spent nearly $2 million on items from one Chicago-area distributor alone, despite promises to scale back “wasteful spending.”
Read MorePepsi Unveils Its First-ever Global Fashion Capsule Collection
In a global first, Pepsi is showcasing its inaugural Live for Now Capsule Collection.
Read MoreSelco Adds Sales Representative
Selco, Tulsa, Okla., introduced John Gonring as sales representative for Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. Gonring has a background in the manufacturing and supplier side of the promotional products industry, where he has excelled in helping distributors find branding solutions for more than 30 years.
Read MoreJetline Appoints New Creative Director
Top-50 industry supplier Jetline, Gaffney, S.C., recently announced that Sara Minerva has joined the company as its new creative director.
Read MoreShowdown Displays Expands Its Promotional Product Line with Its Exclusive Cooler Covers
Showdown Displays, Ramsey, Minn., recently announced the addition of a new product, its patented Rappz Cooler Covers.
Read MoreQuality Logo Products Launches Brand-new Customer-friendly Website
Quality Logo Products, number 37 on Promo Marketing’s 2014 Top Distributors List, recently announced the launch of its new website.
Read MoreBeacon Hires Carrie Forstner as Customer Service Manager
Beacon Promotions has recently announced Carrie Forstner as its new customer service manager.
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