Pro Towels Etc., Pittsburgh, announced the acquisition of Camarillo, California-based Superior Towel & Decorating. Financial terms were not disclosed. The move was designed to strengthen Pro Towels’ position as the industry leader in the towel category with both East Coast and West Coast decorating facilities, warehousing and shipping.
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In my September clocks and watches article, I received a lot of good information from my sources, more than I could fit into the magazine. Reproduced below is a sidebar with Bill Peak of Belair Time Corporation that was cut from the magazine, detailing the technical differences between electronic and mechanical watches, and the options available to each.
Read MoreTSC Apparel announces the Apple-a-Day Giveaway
TSC Apparel, Cincinnati, announced each business day in October, it will be giving away an ‘Apple-a-Day’ to one lucky Anvil shopper. TSC Apparel customers purchasing at least $1.00 in Anvil products
Read MoreBullet Becomes a QCA-accredited Supplier
Miami-based Bullet, a member of Polyconcept North America, the second largest hard goods supplier within the promotional products industry, announced its achievement of accreditation through the Quality Certification Alliance (QCA) based on successful completion of a third-party audit of its compliance programs and practices.
Read MoreCompass Diversified Holdings to List Shares on the New York Stock Exchange
Westport, Connecticut-based Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that it is transferring the listing of its trust shares to the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”).
Read MoreWolfmark Introduces Bamboo Eco-blankets
Neenah, Wisconsin-based Wolfmark introduced its new eco-friendly bamboo throw blankets. These 100 percent bamboo plaid throw blankets are 50×60″ and have a rope fringe for added appeal.
Read MoreNorwood Credit Department Relocated to Clearwater, Florida Headquarters
As of September 27, 2010, Norwood Promotional Products’ credit department has been operating out of the Clearwater, Fla. headquarters. The team has been preparing for this move for several weeks in order to make the transition as smooth as possible for our customers.
Read MoreEnnis Announces Organizational Changes to Print Segment
Effective immediately, Midlothian, Texas-based Ennis Inc. is restructuring its print segment, which includes personnel reorganization in operations and sales.
Read MoreFifteen Distributors Affiliate with iPROMOTEu in September 2010
Wayland, Massachusetts-based iPROMOTEu announced today that 15 promotional products distributors have affiliated with iPROMOTEu in September 2010. These new affiliates, in the aggregate, have an estimated annual sales volume of over $5,000,000.
Read MoreLea’s Retail Corner
Lea Robinson, vice president of sales and marketing for Staton Corporate & Casual, has recently started a great new apparel blog full of fashion tips and product suggestions. Be sure to check it out this month for the scoop on blazers, V-necks and pink awareness items.
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