Wayland, Massachusetts-based iPROMOTEu announced it has launched its DUNK FEST 2010–the annual NCAA tournament challenge exclusively for the promotional products industry. Trophies
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Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation to Acquire Tommy Hilfiger B.V. for Approximately $3.0 Billion
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, New York announced a definitive agreement for PVH to acquire Tommy Hilfiger B.V., which is controlled by funds affiliated with Apax Partners L.P., for total consideration of EUR 2.2 billion (approximately $3.0 billion) plus the assumption of EUR 100 million in liabilities.
Read MoreNew Company Provides Special Effects to Graphic Designers and the Printing Industry
Color-Logic Inc. announced its launch bringing a range of color communication systems, design software and print solutions for special effects to the printing industry. Based in West Chester, Ohio, near Cincinnati, Color-Logic brings together three executives with broad experience in color management, color communication and special effects.
Read MoreBodek and Rhodes Launches Industry’s First Apparel Design Studio with Design-to-Print Technology
Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, a leading wholesaler of imprintable activewear, announced it developed a virtual studio for design-to-print artwork creation. The Apparel Design Studio, exclusively for Bodek and Rhodes customers, is the very first system to act as both a marketing tool and a design tool.
Read MorePostal Service Summer Mail Sale Returns, Customer Loyalty to Be Rewarded Again in 2010
The U.S. Postal Service, Washington, did something for the first time last year, and it was so successful, they’re planning to do it again: launch a summer sale.
Read MorePantograms DTG Viper’s 4-2-1 Platen System Makes It Easy To Interchange Design and Size
Tampa, Florida-based Pantograms’ DTG Viper direct to garment printer contains a conveyor pallet system that easily allows the change of platens for different image size applications.
Read MoreBroderBros. Hosts Open House at Newly Expanded Houston Distribution Center
BroderBros., based in Trevose, Pa., announced the company is hosting an open house on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its newly expanded Houston distribution center.
Read MoreAIA Hires Kirk Ross as Business Development Sales Manager
Adventures In Advertising (AIA), based in Neenah, Wis., announced it hired industry veteran Kirk Ross, CAS, as business development sales manager. In this new role, Ross will be a key member of the AIA team focused on achieving the company’s growth plans by continuing to build a network of top independent distributors.
Read MoreFirst-time Jobless Claims Drop Slightly Last Week (The Associated Press)
The number of newly laid-off workers requesting unemployment benefits slipped last week, the latest sign the employment picture is slowly brightening.
Read MoreDiane Leslie Joins Dunbrooke
Independence, Missouri-based Dunbrooke announced Diane Leslie has joined the Dunbrooke team. Leslie has more than 20 years of promotional products sales experience with companies including PaperMate, Souvenir Group and Leed’s.
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