The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Washington, released a proposed rule aimed at expanding federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses (WOSB). The proposed rule is available for public comment for 60 days.
Read MoreBodek and Rhodes Teams with adidas for Spring Promotion
Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, a leading wholesaler of imprintable activewear, announced its partnership with apparel and accessories manufacturers adidas and TaylorMade for a two-month-long promotion offering $25 Dining Dough certificates to customers for every 12 pieces purchased of the two athletic brands.
Read MoreClean Air Tree Kit Introduced
The World Clean Air Forest Initiative (WCAFI), London, a not-for-profit organization announced it created the Clean Air Tree Kit to get individuals and companies from all walks of life involved in simple, but effective environmentally focused activities.
Read MoreSenator Urges EPA to Restrict Plastics Chemical (AP)
A New York Senator is asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) why it did not include Bisphenol-A, the controversial plastic-hardener, on a list of chemicals subject to stricter rules.
Read MoreSpecialty Incentives Purchases L.W. Barrett
Specialty Incentives, Colorado’s largest distributor of promotional products, announced the purchase of selected assets of L.W. Barrett, a Denver-based branded merchandise firm. The move represents Specialty Incentives’ ongoing effort to expand its presence in the region.
Read MoreKodak Design2Launch Solutions Earn Editors’ Pick Award from Consumer Goods Technology
Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) awarded Kodak Design2Launch Solutions with an Editors’ Pick Award in the Annual Readers’ Choice issue. The Rochester, N.Y. company’s Design2Launch Solutions are a comprehensive workflow for global marketing and creative teams.
Read MoreJapanese Retailer Fined $2 million, Banned from Selling Children’s Products in U.S. (Consumer Reports)
Toys Daiso, a huge international retail chain with nine stores on the West Coast, has agreed to pay a $2.05 million fine and to stop importing toys and children’s products into the United States, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Read MoreAvaline Welcomes Reed as National Sales Manager
Avaline, Parsippany, N.J., announced Jeff Reed has been hired as the company’s new national sales manager. Reed brings 23 years of experience in the promotional products industry to his new position.
Read MoreMoving On From Milan
Couldn’t make Milan fashion week? Have no fear, fashion’s finest show may be the most popular topic in fashion mags and blogs. Like with most shows, opinions fluctuate from sheer genius designs to styles not fit for a pompous poodle backstage at the Westminster dog show.
Read MoreMilan Goes in All Directions (The New York Times)
Like it or not, much about a Prada show feels brave and responsible. Miuccia Prada is singularly open about women. She is wise about their ways of being. A great deal about physical beauty and sexual attractiveness fascinates her, but as an intelligent woman she also readily acknowledges a feeling of repulsion.
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