Dov Charney, CEO of American Apparel, had strong words for his fellow apparel industry peers following the tragic collapse of a textile factory in Bangladesh that left more than 800 dead, calling such outsourced manufacturing “morally offensive” and unsustainable.
Read MoreAHEAD announced that its parent company, New Wave Group AB, has taken over sales management of the innovative headwear, accessories and apparel company’s brand in Canada.
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Hub Pen Company announced that it has hired multiline reps Ed Timmerman, who will represent the company in Southern California and Southern Nevada, and John Butler, representing the company in Central California.
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Lessons in cause marketing from the road races after the Boston Marathon bombing.
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Or “Detective Fiction, Sales and the Art of Listening.”
Read MoreThe United States Senate on Monday voted in favor of the Marketplace Fairness Act, which would require online retailers to collect sales tax on items sold outside of their home states. The bill still needs to pass the House of Representitives, which has not yet set a date for a vote.
Read MoreJornik Manufacturing Corp., the Stamford, Conn. supplier, has hired industry veteran Ben Norris as its multiline sales manager of the Southwest sales territory.
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Canadian-based distributor BrandAlliance today announced the appointment of Marc Roy as chief executive officer and member of the board of directors. Roy’s role as CEO of the distributor will be effective May 27, 2013.
Read MoreThe new exclusive partnership announced today between Rymax Marketing Services Inc. and QFX Inc. brings accessible electronics options into the rewards and corporate gifting market. QFX’s high-quality multimedia speakers, portable PA systems and professional audio products fit a variety of lifestyles and price points, making these items popular corporate gifting and rewards options in the incentive and premium products industry.
Read MoreGildan Activewear has reported second quarter earnings of $72.3 million, more than double the earnings in the same period of 2012. A Reuters report suggests that the company may shift its focus from private label and toward its branded apparel retail division.
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