Large events like trade shows, conventions and corporate meetings require a range of products—from uniforms to business card cases—but there are three essentials: writing instruments, name badges and computer accessories. Here’s what to sell in those three product categories and the elements to consider when you do.
Read MoreASB Acquires Alpha Print and Promo, Performance Forms Inc. and Allied Products
Minnesota-based distributor American Solutions for Business (ASB) recently announced the acquisition of three individual companies: Alpha Print and Promo, Performance Forms Inc. and Allied Products. Financial terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
Read MorePrime Line Adds 75 New Products in 2014 Line Pre-launch
Prime Line announced that it has begun a pre-launch of its 2014 line with the introduction of 19 new tech items including two mobile chargers that can power cell phones for 20-30 hours.
Read MoreA.T. Cross Completes Sale of Accessory Division, Will Change Name and Business Focus
A.T. Cross has completed the sale of its Cross Accessory Division to private equity firm Clarion Capital Partners. The $60 million deal, announced last July, includes the company’s iconic line of Cross pens and business accessories.
Read MoreNational Envelope Gains Court Approval of Sale to Cenveo
National Envelope, Firsco, Texas, has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to sell the company’s assets.
Read More5 Problems You Can Solve
Here’s the deal: Problem solvers always make money! No matter what the industry. No matter what the economy is doing. No matter what. If you can get out of the product-selling business and into the problem-solving business, you will always be in demand and you will always be able to make money. Here are five problems that you can solve.
Read MoreVitronic Promotional Group Acquires Andrew Philips/Millennium Leather LLC
On Tuesday, Vitronic Promotional Group, the promotional product supplier located in Mason, Ohio, announced that it acquired leather goods supplier Andrew Philips/Millennium Leather LLC of Teaneck, N.J. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Inc. Announces Comparable Sales for August 2013
American Apparel Inc. announced preliminary sales for the month ended August 31, 2013. Although retail sales increased, total net sales for August 2013 decreased 1 percent to $55.7 million. Wholesale net sales decreased 6 percent for the month.
Read MoreFey Promotional Products Group Hires Tom Carpenter, MAS as National Accounts Manager
Fey Promotional Products Group, Edgerton, Minn., announced that the company has hired Tom Carpenter, MAS, as national account manager.
Read MoreCleggPromo Expands Team with Inside Sales Representatives
CleggPromo has hired Felishea Davis and Michael Bruckner as inside sales representatives. Davis’ territory will include Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Missouri, Nebraska and Washington, D.C. Bruckner’s territory will include Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky.
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