Kirkland, Washington-based distributor Image Source recently hired Bob Conley as senior account executive and Laura Slagle as account coordinator.
In his new role, Conley will provide clients with ideas and products to help them promote their brand using corporate apparel and promotional products.
Read MoreTo enhance the company’s service offerings, Corporate Specialties has launched CorpSpecBlog.com, an educational portal that provides informative content on promotional marketing and branded merchandise as well as relevant research findings and business marketing and branding articles.
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Safeguard recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Prime Business Solutions Inc. Founded in 1974, Prime Business Solutions is a leading supplier of print, promotional items and office supplies nationwide. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, the company has become a one-stop solution for both large and small businesses through its comprehensive product mix, worldwide distribution capabilities, and its easy to use e-commerce system. Prime Business Solutions recently received the no. 13 ranking in Print Solutions Magazine’s list of the top 50 PSDA member distributors in 2013. Terms of the acquisition, which was completed on November 6, were not announced. The addition of Prime Business Solutions to the Safeguard network is the latest transaction involving some of the largest, most recognized enterprises in the industry, and Prime Business Solutions becomes the sixth Safeguard business to be ranked within Print Solutions Magazine’s top 50 list.
Read MoreAsh City, a leading promotional apparel supplier, recently announced some new enhancements to its website.
“The changes we have made to the website are all meant to make our distributors’ lives much easier,” said Sophia Santamaria, web and digital media strategy manager, Ash City.
Read MoreHanesBrands, a leading marketer of everyday basic apparel under world-class brands based in Winston-Salem, N.C., announced that it will use its strong cash position in December to complete its previously communicated goal to prepay all remaining 8 percent senior notes due 2016 and reduce bond debt to $1 billion.
Read MoreGildan Activewear Inc. recently announced the appointment of Russ Hagey to its board of directors, effective Nov. 1, 2013.
Hagey is a senior partner and the worldwide chief talent officer of Bain & Company Inc., one of the world’s leading management consulting firms.
Read MorePaul Bellantone, PPAI president and CEO, recently posted a letter of response on his blog in regards to the U.S. Marshal Spending Controversy. The controversy, which revolves around the revelation that the U.S. Marshal’s Office had spent nearly $800,000 on promotional products from 2005 to 2010, has gained some traction in the press, many accusing the Marshals of overspending on “swag.”
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St. Paul, Minnesota-based supplier Crystal D announced it has packed 22,032 meals for hungry children around the world on Oct 3. This is a new record for the company—exceeding 2012 numbers by 4,752 meals.
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Specialist cloud-based software provider to the promotional product industry Trade Only has announced the release of Trade Only GATEWAY, a detailed analytics program for suppliers listing their product catalog on Trade Only’s distributor solutions.
Using GATEWAY, suppliers can review which distributors are actively reviewing their range, their most popular products and how they’re being found, generating a hot prospect list and quantifying their return on investment.
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In the promotional products industry, where products and pricing are similar, in order to stand out and attract more business you need to be doing more than just what is expected, you need to be remarkable.
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