The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) held day one of the First North American Consumer Product Safety Summit today at its headquarters in Bethesda, Md.
Read MoreCoronado Binding Systems Hires Yoder as Service Technician
Coronado Binding Systems has hired Kenneth Yoder as a service technician in the Kansas City metro area. Yoder will provide on-site technical service to our existing equipment fleet and simpletrouble shooting tips for Coronado’s customers.
Read More“Good morning. I’m calling from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
It isn’t hard to imagine how the call would go.
Read MoreTrying To Be Perfect In An Imperfect World
More and more suppliers are investing significant time and effort to developing compliance programs. Can these comprehensive plans guarantee that all these suppliers’ products are 100 percent safe and compliant? I regularly hear these questions from end-buyers and distributors alike.
Read MoreThe Problem with Test Reports
It was one of our hottest selling bags and we were flat out-of-stock. At least a dozen backorders had already piled up by the time the container with 150,000 new pieces finally arrived at our receiving dock.
Read MoreCharles River Apparel Launches 2012 Catalogs
Charles River Apparel, a manufacturer of activewear, announced the release of its new 2012 catalog. In addition to its main catalog, the company also launched a new Charles River Sport catalog, presenting favorites in its team and spiritwear categories, including everything from coach’s jackets to performance apparel teamwear.
Read MoreStaples Advantages Survey Shows End-user Demand, Desire, for Flu-fighting Products
A recent survey from Staples Advantages provides statistics and insights helpful to those selling flu-prevention items to offices and other workplaces. The survey focused on employee desire (nearly 100 percent of survey respondents noted they are concerned with catching a virus at work) versus action taken (under 40 percent taking steps to stay heathy).
Read MoreProduct of the Day: Gourmet Holiday Assortment from Fresh Beginnings
Today’s the first day of fall, and that means the holidays are right around the corner. And that means I have an excuse to show some awesome holiday treats like the Gourmet Holiday Assortment from Fresh Beginnings. It’s OK to gain 2 or 30 lbs. over the holidays, right?
Read MoreSweda Case Study Challenge Closing Soon, Last Chance to Submit is Sept. 30
The last day to enter Sweda Company’s Third Annual Case Study Challenge is Friday, Sept. 30. Entrants have a chance to win $5,000, as well as a $2,500 credit memo for the distributor affiliated with the case study.
Read MoreProduct of the Day: Cozy Fleece Blanket from Leed’s
Seasonal transitions are so 20th century. These days you’ll take an overnight 30-degree temperature swing and you’ll like it. But in case you don’t enjoy the 80-to-50 degree drop, the Cozy Fleece Blanket from Leed’s will make enduring fall (it’s tomorrow!) a little easier.
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