Philadelphia-based Bodek and Rhodes, a leading wholesaler of imprintable activewear, was recently honored in Promo Marketing’s the annual Excellence Awards. In addition, the company was chosen as the Vendor of the Year by the EmbroidMe organization.
Read MoreThe Denim Jeans Scene (Finch’s Quarterly Review)
Like blue denim umbilical cords, jeans connect us all to the womb of casual dress. They’re a humble, rugged, and tactile touchstone that commands universal appeal. They’re flattering, earthed and attainable. What’s not to like? (Finch’s Quarterly Review)
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On the Street & Buttoned-Down (The New York Times)
In this summer of financial discontent, fashion, as always, reflects the mood. Just look at all the women on the street who have turned to classic shirt-dresses. (The New York Times)
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MAGIC and Fashion Snoops Join Forces to Provide Critical Fashion Trend Perspective
Woodland Hills, California-based MAGIC, the world’s largest fashion trade event, continues to offer the fashion industry everything they need under one roof
Read MoreBroder Bros. Co. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results
Trevose, Pennsylvania-based Broder Bros. Co. announced results for its second quarter ended June 27, 2009.
Read MoreStyle.com’s Fall Shopping Guide 2009 (Style.com)
While people always say that promotional apparel lags behind the finest of fashion, there is no reason not to do ones’ homework. Check out ths 2009 Fall Shopping Guide to see what’s in, what’s out and most importantly, what’s out and about. (Style.com)
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Fruit of the Loom Relocates 270 Jobs
Apparel manufacturer Fruit of the Loom will relocate 270 jobs from Alexander City, Ala. and Monroeville, Ala., to the firm’s Bowling Green, Ky. headquarters.
Read MoreRazzle-Dazzle ‘Em
It may seem like revenue numbers in the apparel industry are irreparably damaged (mostly because we use adjectives like “plunging,” “nose dive,” “sagging,” “dropping” and the ever-painful “belly flopping” in correlation with 2009 revenue).
Read MoreA Real Tweet
Today, Promo Marketing is officially launching its very own Twitter page. I’m sure for fans of ours already wired into the Twitter scene, this is great news. But I’m also sure there are plenty of techno-stragglers and cynics out there who are sitting in front of their computers, groaning, “Man, not another lame Twitter page …”
Read MoreConsumer Product Safety Nominees Approved
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing to confirm the nominations of Robert S. Adler and Anne M. Northup,
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