Many questions have arisen from the Lance Armstrong story. For our purposes, what does the future hold for silicone gel bracelets/awareness bands?
Read MoreGoing Strong?: Lance Armstrong and the implications for silicone gel bracelets
Prime Line Upgrades Website for Speed and Search
In response to a year-long surge in activity on its website, Prime Line recently announced that it has made significant improvements to www.primeline.com relating to the overall speed of the site and the search function. The Bridgeport, Connecticut-based company has also embarked on a complete redesign of its website, which is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2013.
Read MoreAmerican Ad Bag and Otto International Begin QCA Certification Process
Fortune 1000 companies continue to focus on vetting their supply chains and requiring their partners to prove compliance. In order to meet these customer requirements, two more suppliers have begun taking the necessary, proactive steps to provide safe and compliant products. Woodstock, Illinois-based American Ad Bag and Ontario, California-based Otto International Inc. have applied to participate in the comprehensive compliance accreditation program developed by the Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), the promotional product industry’s only independent, not- for-profit organization dedicated to helping companies provide safe products.
Read MoreFinal 2012 Presidential Debate Materials Produced by Mohawk
In support of the third and final presidential debate of the 2012 election, Cohoes, New York-based Mohawk has partnered with Océ and Lynn University to provide the printed materials for the event.
Read MoreAAFA Reports Increased Domestic Manufacturing in U.S. Apparel Industry
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today released its ApparelStats 2012 report, a snapshot of the U.S. apparel industry market trends for 2011. ApparelStats 2012 examines business and trade information related to U.S. apparel consumption, production, employment, imports and retail prices.
Read MoreCrazy Aaron’s Puttyworld Launches New Super Illusions Putty
Crazy Aaron’s Puttyworld, based in Narberth, Pa., announced the availability of the Super Illusions product line in three dazzling new colors, including Super Scarab, Super Oil Slick and Super Lava.
Read MoreGill Studios Announces Vice President Promotions
Lenexa, Kansas-based Gill Studios announced that Debra Hoerl has been promoted to vice president of customer services and Carl Gerlach has been promoted to vice president of marketing.
Read MoreBanana Boat Recalls Spray-on Sunscreens Due to Fire Risk
Energizer Holdings Inc. announced it is initiating a voluntary market withdrawal of several continuous-spray Banana Boat sun-care products, due to a potential risk of product igniting on the skin if contact is made with a source of ignition before the product is completely dry.
Read MoreTonight’s Debate: What Talking Points Affect Your Business?
Though the focus is on foreign policy, the debate could cover trade issues that have a direct and critical effect on the promotional industry
Read MoreStaples Drops Corporate Express Name from Australian Business
As reported by ARN, Staples will no longer be using the Corporate Express brand name in its Australian business. As of October 29, 2012, the line will be rebranded as “Staples Australia,” for the purpose of capitalizing on the Staples brand name and bringing Corporate Express’ operations further in line with Staple’s international operations. From the ARN article:
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