Gildan Activewear Inc. announced its results for its fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended September 29, 2013. Adjusted net earnings of U.S. $0.83 per share were a record for the fourth quarter of a fiscal year and at the high end of the guidance range, which the company had provided on August 1, 2013.
Read MorePromo Marketing Will Be Closed Nov. 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Promo Marketing will be closed Nov. 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal hours will resume Monday, Dec. 2.
In the spirit of the holiday, Promo Marketing would like to thank its readership, its partners, its contributing writers, its advertisers, and everyone else who has contributed to its growth. Your support, help and interest has made us everything we are, and we’re extremely grateful for your contributions.
Have a safe and happy holiday, and thanks again for your support.
“May There Be More of Us”
On each and every Thanksgiving, my Father—a simple man, cowboy and alfalfa seed farmer originally from the Montana badlands—upheld his patriarchal honor to begin our feast with a humble short-and-sweet toast. From the time I remember him playing peek-a-boo with me, until the time he played peek-a-boo with his youngest grandchild (my daughter) until his passing 19 years ago, he would proclaim the same, simple wish for all: “May there be more of us next year.”
Read MoreA Facebook Trend I’m Thankful For!
Something I find refreshing is the trend of Facebook posts on what you are thankful for. This is timely at the Thanksgiving and Holiday Season. Life is crazy busy for most of us. Taking the time to share these things is worthwhile. Here are a few things I’m thankful for:
Read MoreBuyer’s Guide Audio Tour 2014
An audio tour of the 2014 Buyers Guide.
Read MoreInnerWorkings to Oversee Sierra Club’s Brand Management
Sierra Club, San Francisco, has entered an exclusive multiyear agreement, permitting InnerWorkings Inc. to run the nonprofit’s marketing via direct mail, promotional products and membership materials.
Read MoreBen Franklin Honor Society Inducts The Flesh Co. Marketing Director
Eleven printing visionaries who have made lasting contributions to advancing the industry were honored last week.
The Ben Franklin Honor Society of Printing Industries of America, Sewickley, Pa., inducted various standouts, including Roger Buck, marketing director for For more information, visit The Flesh Co., St. Louis, at its annual induction ceremony that was held in Chicago.
Read MoreCrown Products Adds Sales Representative
Crown Products, Mobile, Ala., a supplier of writing instruments, business accessories, drinkware and more, announced that Kathleen Donlin is the new regional sales manager for the upper midwest territory, which covers Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Read MoreFrom Mississippi to Bangladesh and Back: The Life Cycle of a T-shirt
NPR’s “Planet Money” show has recently published a series of shows on the life cycle of a T-shirt. The first episode covers the source of the cotton, the second covers the manufacturing of the men’s shirt in Bangladesh, and the third covers the manufacturing of the women’s shirt in Columbia.
Read More‘Tis the Season for Giving at Charles River Apparel
Charles River Apparel is kicking off its third annual “‘Tis the Season for Giving” campaign. The company is inviting savvy social media users to become fans of Charles River Apparel on Facebook. For every new ‘like’ it receives, they will donate a garment to the homeless. The campaign runs until December 31.
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