The best way to begin formulating your sales plan for 2013 is to do a little
“Sales Analysis” of 2012. This is a good time to evaluate what went right and what didn’t in 2012.
PPAI Expo 2013 Begins Monday, January 14
The PPAI Expo 2013, the promotional product industry’s largest annual trade show in the U.S., begins on Monday, January 14. Held in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, the event offers a week of education, networking and new products for distributors.
Read MoreRoadPro Promotional Products Adds West Coast Branded Solutions as West Coast Representation
RoadPro Promotional Products, a division of DAS Companies Inc. based in Palmyra, Pa., announced West Coast Branded Solutions (WCBS) has become its multi-line representation on the West Coast. In this role, WCBS will be responsible for fostering relationships and maximizing sales growth.
Read MoreProforma Opens First European Office
Proforma has announced the opening of its first European office in London, England. David Garnelas, owner of Proforma Promotional Solutions, has joined Proforma to increase its international presence and expand the Proforma brand into new markets worldwide.
Read MoreLeed’s Launches Over 400 New Products in 2013 Catalog
Pittsburgh-based Leed’s is starting the New Year by launching 400 new products. The 2013 launch reinforces the company’s “Make it Yours” tagline by making more of the most sought-after products, popular brands and trusted services available for distributors to make their own.
Read MorePrime Line Introduces Augmented Reality in its 2013 Catalog
Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., recently introduced augmented reality technology in its 2013 catalog, marking the first use by an industry supplier in a catalog. This cutting-edge technology, featuring 3-D animations that lift off the page, generated excitement among distributors who witnessed demonstrations at Prime Line’s booth at the ASI Orlando Show.
Read MoreCPSC Re-Issues Recall for Columbia Sportswear Jackets
The CPSC, in cooperation with Columbia Sportswear, has announced a voluntary recall of batteries included in five jackets from the apparel company. The defective battery packs are reported to have a cell defect causing it to overheat, creating a fire hazard.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Marla Tracy Pak
Marla Tracy Pak, regional manager for Norwood & BIC Graphic North America, passed away at the age of 41 in her home in Everett, Wash. on July 16, 2012 after an 11 month battle with glioblastoma multiforme, a stage 4 brain tumor..
Read MoreTurn, Turn, Turn
During the Holiday season I had the opportunity to slow things down at bit. From my perspective, reflecting back on 2012, it’s been an interesting year.
Read MoreTimely Travel Tips
As a seasoned travel veteran who has held some level of status with airlines for essentially the last 15 years, I’ve learned quite a few things that make travel easier for me. And recently, some really cool tools make traveling less burdensome.
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