J. America has been named The Ohio State University’s licensed apparel and retail partner under an exclusive apparel, headwear and retail model.
Read MorePrime Line Contributes $7,000 to Breast Cancer Alliance
With many of its 450 employees looking on, Prime Line donated $7,000 to the Breast Cancer Alliance at a ceremony held last week at the company’s headquarters in Bridgeport, Conn. The donation was the culmination of a three-month promotion to raise money for breast cancer research, education and support. It is one of the largest donations ever made by Prime Line to a non-profit organization.
Read MoreChildren’s Pajamas Recalled by Boden Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with J. P. Boden & Co. Ltd., announced a voluntary recall of Children’s Pajamas.
Read MoreNike Inc. Announces 17 Percent Increase in Quarterly Dividend and Two-for-One Stock Split
NIKE Inc. announced that its board of directors approved a two-for-one split of both NIKE Class A and Class B Common shares.
Read MorePromotional Products Industry Revenue Expected to Increase 4.1% in 2012
The promotional products industry has begun to turn the corner following the financial crisis, posting gains the past three years, according to a market research report by IBISWorld. In 2012, industry revenue is expected to increase 4.1 percent as marketing budgets expand and the industry benefits from promotions associated with the 2012 Olympics and presidential election.
Read MoreSAAGNY Elects Three to Board of Directors
The Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) elected three industry veterans to serve on its board of directors. All will serve four-year terms beginning January 1, 2013.
Rhonda Blum, CAS of Westbury, New York-based distributor Motivators Inc. was re-elected to a new four-year term.
Read MoreEditor’s Picks: Pin It to Win It
There are more to pins than Pinterest. Make sure your customers are in the know about the latest styles in lapel pins.
Read MoreStaples Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2012 Results
Staples Inc., parent company of Staples Advantages and Staples Promotional Products located in Framingham, Mass., announced last week the results for its third quarter ended October 27, 2012. Total company sales for the third quarter of 2012 were $6.4 billion, a decrease of two percent in U.S. dollars and one percent on a local currency basis compared to the third quarter of 2011.
Read MoreMy Favorite Promotion … “You Know What It Is”
My favorite promotional item carries a lot of meaning for me. Here’s a clue to figure it out: If you’re like rapper Wiz Khalifa, “you know what it is.”
Read MoreSt. Regis Crystal to Acquire R.S. Owens
Indianapolis-based supplier St. Regis Crystal announced today that it will acquire Chicago awards manufacturer R.S. Owens, effective December 17, 2012.
“This asset-based acquisition presents tremendous opportunities,” said Richard Firkser, president and CEO of St. Regis Crystal.
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