Nike, Beaverton, Ore., is suing two former employees, their significant others and a sneaker collector, who each had a role in stealing and selling Nike’s promotional shoes in a plot that stretches back to 2006.
Read MoreBDA Hires New CFO
Bensussen Deutsch and Associates Inc. (BDA), Woodinville, Wash., announced the addition of Jared Collinge as its chief financial officer.
Read MoreMarlboro Promotional Flashlight Recalled Due to Potential Fire Hazard
Altria Group Distribution Co., Richmond, Va., is recalling about 365,000 of its Marlboro cigarette promotional flashlights due to burn and injury hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday.
Read MoreJP Promotions Joins The Vernon Company
Joanie Payne, president of JP Promotions, Jefferson City, Mo., has aligned her distributorship with The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, but will continue to maintain her business’ corporate identity while representing Vernon.
Read MoreBeacon Promotions Adds an Account Executive to Its Team
Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn., hired Effie McKinney as its newest sales employee. She will serve as an account executive for Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Read MorePM Video Battle: Quality Logo Products’ Ping-pong Madness Versus ePromos’ Springtime Snow Party
In this week’s video battle, Quality Logo Products tries to dethrone ePromos with maybe the greatest ad for ping-pong balls ever created.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Howard Seegar, HTT Apparel
Howard Seegar, founder of HTT Apparel, passed away on Thursday April, 24, 2014, at his Temecula, Calif., home, from illnesses suffered over the last few years. He was 76 years old.
Read MoreCutter & Buck Names New Chief Executive Officer
Joel Freet, previously the head of the corporate business for Cutter & Buck, has been named the chief executive officer. He replaces Jens Petersson, who has transitioned into a role in group executive management at parent company, New Wave Group AB.
Read MoreTeens Reportedly Applying Burt’s Bees Lip Balm to Eyelids for Buzz
Last week, multiple news sources reported a questionable new activity among U.S. teenagers: rubbing lip balm on their eyelids to get high. What may have started as a prank could nevertheless create real problems.
Read MoreWhat Some Buyers Really Want…Cheap Crap Online!
The discussion on how businesses operate continues online in various forums. I believe these types of conversations should be handled carefully.