The luckiest, drinkiest day of the year is almost upon us. Are your bar and restaurant clients ready?
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The Meetings Before The Meeting
Many times we start presenting and selling before we have paid the price of admission or earned the right to proceed, and this can be a big mistake.If you don’t know anything about the company you are targeting, and don’t take the time to get to know the buyer as a person before you start presenting and selling, most likely you will fail.
Read MoreWinter Storm Hits Northeast, Record Snowfall Expected in Some Areas
A severe blizzard is expected to affect large parts of the U.S. Northeast Friday and Saturday, bringing up to two feet of snow in some areas. Check here for company closures and other industry news about the storm.
Read MoreStarline Wins Award at the 2013 PPAI Web Awards
Starline USA, Grand Island, N.Y., won the Bronze Award at the 2013 PPAI Web Award competition sponsored by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). Starline USA was recognized for technology and website excellence during the PPAI Expo 2013, January 16th in Las Vegas.
Read MorePromo Marketing Launches New Power Meetings Website
The newly designed Promo Marketing Power Meetings website is now live at www.PMPowerMeetings.com. The new site aims to inform qualifying distributors and suppliers about Promo Marketing’s marquee industry event that brings together top-tier promotional products distributors and suppliers.
Read MorePrime Line Preps for Major Winter Storm, Will Ship Date-Sensitive Orders Early
In anticipation of shipping delays caused by the major winter storm expected to hit the Northeast, Prime Line, located in Bridgeport, Conn., will ship date sensitive orders early and is planning to work this weekend should the storm affect normal operations on Friday.
Read MoreETS Express Inc. Launches New Eco-Pint
ETS Express Inc., the supplier based in Oxnard, Calif., is expanding its offering of eco-friendly drinkware with the addition of the Eco-Pint.
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Reports 14 Percent Increase in Wholesale, Record Company Sales in January
American Apparel Inc. announced preliminary comparable sales for the month ended January 31, 2013, and reported that wholesale net sales increased 14 percent for the month of January and total net sales increased 11 percent to $46.4 million. Comparable store sales increased 10 percent, including a 7 percent increase in comparable store sales for its retail store channel and a 24 percent increase in net sales for its online channel.
Read MoreCrystal D Wins Supplier of the Year Award at ARA Show
Crystal D, a leading supplier of corporate awards and plaques from St. Paul, Minn., received the Single Location Supplier of the Year Award at the 2013 ARA International Awards Gala, sponsored by the Awards and Recognition Association (ARA).
Read MoreDanny Kane Joins Proforma as Chief Business Development Officer
Danny Kane has joined Proforma as the chief business development officer. In this position, Kane will serve as a member of the Proforma executive team, overseeing Proforma’s North American Major Account team and assisting Proforma owners selling between $400,000 annually up to $1 million annually to identify key strategies to help them advance to Million Dollar Club and beyond.
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