Last week, Sean Norris wrote a piece about Nike’s Carolina Panthers’ shirt misprint. Here’s how to avoid similar mistakes in your sports team programs.
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Cintas Corporation Announces Record $4.32 Billion in Revenue for Fiscal Year 2013
Cintas Corporation this week reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2013. Revenue for the fourth quarter was $1.13 billion, representing a 7.2 percent increase compared to last year’s fourth quarter. Full year revenue was a record $4.32 billion, a 5.2 percent increase from the prior fiscal year.
Read MoreA.T. Cross Sells Cross Accessories Division for $60 Million
A.T. Cross announced that the company has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Cross Accessories Division, which includes the iconic Cross pen line. An affiliate of private equity firm Clarion Capital Partners will purchase the division for $60 million in cash.
Read MoreSAAC Announces Special Attractions and “Show Your Badge” Discounts During The SAAC Show
The Specialty Advertising Association of California has released a list of events and destinations that SAAC Show attendees can take advantage of while in Southern California. From Hollywood tours to jazz festivals to Disneyland, there are numerous nearby events, several of which are offering special discounts to attendees.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Joe M. Cook, Eagle Business Products
Joe M. Cook, founder of print and promotional products company Eagle Business Products of Louisiana, passed away in his home with his family at his side after a long battle with cancer on July 3, 2013. He was 71.
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Inc. Announces an Additional $15 Million Commitment Under Its U.S. Revolving Credit Facility
American Apparel Inc. announced a $15 million increase in its revolving credit facility with Capital One Leverage Finance Corp. As a part of this transaction, The Bank of Montreal was added as a loan participant and the total commitment under this facility was raised to $50 million from $35 million. The additional commitment was made under substantially the same terms of the existing facility.
Read MoreNike Pulls NFL Team T-shirt After Decorating Error
Nike is no stranger to controversy, but with its latest T-shirt design, the apparel company might have messed with the wrong demographic: NFL fans.
Last week, the company released to its online store a T-shirt featuring the logo of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, along with initials of the team’s home state, superimposed over a state silhouette. The only problem? The silhouette was of South Carolina. The Panthers play in North Carolina.
Read MoreStarline USA Announces New Multi-Line Representatives for Northeast
Starline USA, based in Grand Island, N.Y., recently announced its newly formed partnerships with Paul Sprunk of PS & Associates and KC and Michael Fields of KC Fields & Associates.
Read MorePPAI Issues 2012 Annual Report
Irving, Texas-based Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) recently published its 2012 annual report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012. The digital print-on-demand report highlights the association’s membership, expositions and promotional products industry advocacy and awareness in 2012, and is organized to address topics of interest to association members and industry stakeholders.
Read MoreSleep: It Does a Body Good
Poor sleeping habits continue to plague more Americans each night. Don’t let relationships and creativity suffer. Instead, catch some Z’s with these items.
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