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.
Read MoreCrystal D Honors Employees for Years of Service at 9th Annual Golf Outing
St. Paul, Minnesota-based Crystal D honored 18 employees for years of service at the 9th Annual Golf Outing on August 16.
Read MoreChildren’s Jewelry Makers Have Until December to Limit Cadmium Content
The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission said Friday that its staff would begin drafting a proposed rule to regulate cadmium in children’s jewelry if the industry did not create voluntary standards to police itself by December 16, 2011.
Read MoreThe Headline Hall of Fame
Over the years, I’ve written, read and edited more than my fair share of product headlines. And nearly every single one was a bad pun. A really bad pun.
Read MoreYou’ve Got Mail (Every Four Minutes)
As we fall head-long into the fourth quarter, I am in awe at how quickly the time passes, how easy it is to squander and impossible to get back, and how important it is to utilize it to its fullest.
Read MoreUpdate: American Hikers Released in Iran
I just wanted to post a quick update to my blog from Friday. Numerous sources are reporting this morning that the American hikers imprisoned in Iran, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, have been released from prison on $500,000 bail each.
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