A series of across-the-board federal budget cuts is set to go into effect this Friday, March 1. The process of sequestration would see the federal government reduce spending by $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years, but what does it mean for your business?
Read MoreSuperior Uniform Group’s 2012 Net Sales Increase Despite 33% Q4 Earnings Drop
Superior Uniform Group Inc. announced its fourth quarter and year-end operating results for 2012. Net sales for the quarter and year were up 6.3 percent and 14 percent respectively, while earnings for full-year 2012 declined due to a 33 percent drop in the fourth quarter.
Read MoreMohawk Expands North American Sales Force
To support the company’s growth, Mohawk, in Cohoes, N.Y., has named John Parsons, Meri Ann Allen and Shannon Greer as new digital specialists. In these new positions, Parsons, Allen and Greer join an experienced, highly-qualified team of Mohawk digital specialists located throughout North America.
Read MoreSo Your Imprint Looks Like a Rash (and Other Concerns)
Adding to Mike’s blog about the Missouri State mishap: What happens when you don’t have a mistake, but you still send the wrong message with an imprint?
Read MoreNewton Manufacturing Announces Supplier Service Awards
Top 40 distributor Newton Manufacturing Company announced the winners of the company’s inaugural supplier service awards. Shari Garvalia of 3M, Brooke Zahorik of Black Forest and Dana Brandsrud and Wilma Stacey of SanMar were all recognized for their performances.
Read MoreNatural Trends Welcomes Brian Ketterlin
Natural Trends announced that Brian Ketterlin, of Bridge Marketing Southwest, has joined the Natural Trends family as the Southwest region multi-line rep. Ketterlin will represent the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Read MoreU.S. CPSC Approves New Method for Testing Lead in Substrates of Children’s Products
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved High-Definition X-Ray Fluorescence (HDXRF) technology for lead in substrate testing of children’s products via test method ASTM F2853-10. HDXRF technology, used to detect regulated elements, had previously been approved by the CPSC for testing of lead in paint and other surface coatings of children’s products.
Read MoreProtecting Your Client’s Brand
Sell your client a promotional product that enhances their brand and you’re likely to have a happy customer for a long time. Sell a product that embarrasses the brand and the cost for everyone involved could be astronomical.
Read MoreTRG Group Introduces Victorinox Travel Gear Altmont 3.0 Collection
TRG Group announced that Victorinox Travel Gear recently launched a new collection of backpacks, messengers, and day bags called Altmont 3.0. New in this collection is a focus on individuality, as well as what technology you carry. In addition to previous colors of black and red, there are two new colors offered: gray and navy.
Read MorePrime Line Launches Prime Fresh Program
Prime Line announced that it is introducing new items every month throughout 2013 as part of the company’s Prime Fresh program. Prime Line is also staging monthly interactive webinars focusing on fresh selling ideas while allowing distributors to get a first look at the new items before they are released to the industry.
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