Headwear, accessories and apparel manufacturer AHEAD recently announced it has agreed to a multi-year strategic partnership with Avendra, which provides a wide range of procurement services to companies in many industries, including golf.
Read MoreSupplier Knobby Krafters Reaches Industry Milestone
Supplier Knobby Krafters Inc. will produce its one-billionth plastic lapel pin in December 2012 at its original facility in Attleboro, Mass. Established in 1924, Knobby Krafters is now run by the fifth generation of the Nerney family.
Read MoreMarketing Mishaps: The lost message
Kanye West always makes a statement. But, was it at the expense of the 12-12-12 Sandy Relief Concert? You be the judge. Marketing mishaps, leather, music & more!
Read MoreStaples Inc. Announces Resignation of Michael A. Miles Jr., President and COO
Staples Inc., the parent company of Staples Advantage and Staples Promotional Products located in Framingham, Mass., on December 17 announced that Michael A. Miles Jr., president and chief operating officer, is resigning from the company, effective Feb. 2, 2013.
Read MoreJornik Manufacturing Hires Jeremy Ratcliff as National Sales Manager
Jornik Manufacturing Corp., the Stamford, Connecticut-based supplier, on December 10 announced that Jeremy Ratcliff has been hired as national sales manager. Since 2003, Ratcliff has served in various supplier sales capacities at Hub Pen, Lanco and Vantage Apparel, and was a Cyrk distributor prior to moving to the supplier side.
Read MoreStarline Sales Rep Wins Supplier Rep of the Year Award
Starline USA, the supplier based in Grand Island, N.Y., on December 14 announced that Kim Reinecker, CAS, regional sales manager Southwest, has won the Houston Promotional Products Association (HPPA) Supplier Rep of the Year award.
Read MoreBroder Bros. Names Norman Hullinger CEO
Broder Bros. Co., the Trevose, Pennsylvania-based apparel supplier, on December 14 announced the appointment of Norman Hullinger as chief executive officer. Hullinger has been with Broder since 2003, most recently as the company’s chief operating officer.
Read MoreClub Colors Partners with LICA National for Brand Management Member Benefit Program
Club Colors, a full-service brand management solutions provider specializing in the distribution of promotional products and branded apparel, recently announced a long-term, exclusive partnership with Land Improvement Contractors of America (LICA), a trade association representing contractors from across the nation who are actively involved in the professional conservation of soil and water.
Read MoreUPDATE: Beacon Promotions Forms Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Senator Pen
In an update to news first released this morning, Beacon Promotions Inc. provided further details on its exclusive distribution agreement with Senator GmbH & Co. KGaA of Gross-Bieberau—Germany to market and sell their plastic and metal pens to the promotional products marketplace in North America. This agreement will take effect January 1, 2013.
Read MoreNavitor and CoCo Introduce Design Works Studio
CoCo coworking and collaborative space and Navitor have teamed up to launch Design Works Studio, a free coworking program just for graphic designers.
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