On Oct. 13, distributor network iPROMOTEu announced that 14 promotional products distributors have affiliated with the company in September 2011. These new affiliates, in the aggregate, have an estimated annual sales volume of over $1,500,000.
Read MoreIgloo Names Gemline Preferred North American Distributor for Soft-Sided Coolers Marketed as Promotional Products
Igloo Products Corp., the nation’s oldest and largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of insulated coolers and products for the outdoors, has named Gemline as a preferred North American distributor for soft-sided coolers marketed to the promotional products industry. The agreement begins on January 1, 2012. The Igloo soft-sided cooler product line will be launched as part of the Gemline product offering to the promotional products industry in spring 2012.
Read MoreProduct of the Day: Lip Rageous Kiwi Strawberry Lip Balm
Kiwi-strawberry flavoring: Man’s greatest scientific achievement since the artificial heart or orbital cable satellites? No. Not even close really (Satellites let us watch football after all). Is still a great flavor for lip balm? Absolutely, and you can sample some of the best with the Lip Rageous Kiwi-Strawberry Lip Balm from Leashables by OraLabs.
Read MoreTSC Apparel Announces Addition of Pete Tuff to Management Team
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, has hired Pete Tuff as the director of purchasing, inventory and supply chain management.
Tuff most recently worked for Gildan Activewear as director of operational development in its Barbados headquarters.
Read MoreVisstun and Digispec Hire One Additonal Customer Service Representative and One Customer Service Administrator
Las Vegas-based Visstun and Digispec have hired Jenny Gugino as a customer service representative and Becky Stricklin as a customer service administrator.
Visstun and Digispec are happy to welcome Jenny Gugino back to the team. Jenny has eight years of customer service experience, in addition to her previous experience working with Visstun and Digispec.
Read MoreU.S. Free Trade Deals Passed, Textile Prices May Be Affected
On Oct. 12, the U.S. government passed three landmark free trade agreements that could potentially alter textile prices throughout the country.
Read MoreInnerWorkings to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on November 3, 2011
InnerWorkings Inc., a provider of global print management and promotional solutions, will announce its third quarter 2011 results after financial markets close on Thursday, November 3, 2011.
Eric D. Belcher, chief executive officer, and Joseph M. Busky, chief financial officer, will host a live webcast presentation on InnerWorkings’ third quarter results and lead a question and answer session at 4:30 p.m. Central Time (5:30 p.m. Eastern Time) on Thursday, November 3rd.
Read MoreProduct of the Day: Armitron Watch from Castle Merchandising Inc.
Give into your dark side and embrace your inner black knight with Castle Merchandising Inc.’s Plated Black Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Dial. Dark and elegant, the watch is perfect for the man who’s over princesses and would rather a lady who likes her steaks rare, her wine more like whiskey, and knows how to handle herself around a dragon.
Read MoreHoliday Gifts and Incentives Improve Employee Morale by 75 Percent, Survey Shows
A recent survey from Staples Advantage, Framingham, Mass., the business-to-business division of Staples Inc., reveals how even small gestures of gratitude with holiday gifts can positively impact employee motivation and productivity.
Read MorePrime Line Introduces New Built 520 Collection of Tech Cases
Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., exclusive supplier of Built products to the promotional products industry, has introduced BUILT’s new 520 Collection, a line of technology cases offering superior protection for laptops and Apple products such as iPad and MacBook Pro.
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