2013 Apparel Preview

As we wrap up 2012, apparel suppliers are preparing to introduce their newest products inspired by seasonal changes and flattering fits. Upcoming fashion trends for 2013 include a variety of bright colors like compass gold and purple orchid, additions to wovens like polos with pockets, and versatile designs like athletic wear that can be worn to the office. Take a look below for a sneak peek of what is about to become popular in casual, corporate and active apparel.

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The Economy of Gastronomy

According to a study by the Electrolux Group, the average American family spends 175 hours a month in the kitchen, compared to just 31 hours in the living room—but you don’t need statistics to see the way the kitchen has captured hearts, minds and stomachs.

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A Study in Stress

Why stress relievers? Some of the industry’s biggest suppliers have named their favorite stress reducer designs and provided creative case studies to answer that question.

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BIC Advertising & Promotional Products CEO to Step Down

BIC Advertising & Promotional Products, the promotional products division of BIC Group, has announced that Nicolas Paillot, CEO, is leaving to pursue external business interests as of December 31, 2012. Edgar Hernandez, currently the General Manager for Developing Markets, will assume leadership of BIC APP on January 2, 2013. To assist in the transition, Nicolas will remain in a consulting capacity through March 2013, primarily focused on the European business.

Check back with PromoMarketing.com on Monday for more on the the BIC leadership change.

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HanesBrands Raises 2013 EPS Outlook

HanesBrands Inc. on November 29 announced that it will use its strong cash position to reduce long-term debt this year by another $250 million and reduce interest expense in 2013 by prepaying half of its $500 million of 8 percent senior notes, due 2016, a year earlier than originally anticipated.

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iPROMOTEu Partners with Rosalie Marcus for Webinar Series

iPROMOTEu, the Wayland, Massachusetts-based distributorship, on November 28 announced that it will partner with Rosalie Marcus of PromoBizCoach.com to host a series of webinars designed to help participants grow their business throughout 2013. The webinars will be open to the industry and dates will be announced soon.

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iClick Opens Marketing Office in Colorado

iClick, a Seattle-based supplier of custom USB drives and pens, on November 27 announced the opening of its new marketing office located in Boulder, Colo. The decision to open an iClick office there was made by the company’s CEO, Lon McGowan, who resides in Boulder with his family.

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