I started Proforma. I grew Proforma. But the story of Proforma’s success must be shared with many people that mentored me over the years. Do you have a mentor? Do you have anyone who has been over the speed bumps you are going through and the speed bumps that lie ahead of you? Fortunately, I…
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The Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, reaffirmed its collaborative partnership with AsiaInspection (AI), its longest-tenured collaborative partner, as part of last month’s 10-year anniversary commemoration. The partnership, initially with ANSECO Group—which was purchased by AI—launched in 2012 with a QCA-sponsored Ink Testing Initiative, which saves participating companies thousands of dollars. QCA affiliated companies (applicant, member,…
Read MoreThe Newseum in Washington, D.C., has started selling “Make America Great Again” hats alongside its usual America-themed merchandise. Aside from arguably the most famous Trump-related piece of merchandise, the Newseum also started selling merchandise featuring one of the president’s favorite quotes—a T-shirt that says “You are very fake news.”…
Read MoreAs Ohio State University ponders the elements of a domestic violence matter that has come to include an investigation of head football coach Urban Meyer, to say life on the renowned campus is a tad tense would prove an understatement. While the institution announced last night that it would complete its probe within two weeks,…
Read MoreSpinnova, a Finnish startup, is creating apparel from ethically sourced wood using a proprietary manufacturing method, which it hopes to license to other companies in the future to change the way we create clothing…
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On Wednesday, CafePress released its second-quarter financials, giving us our first look at how recent moves aimed at offsetting the company’s recent struggles are translating to the balance sheet. The results were mixed…
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Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., announced its new Activewear Collection. The company is combining the strategy of its omnichannel approach, in sync with its increased production capacities, alongside new designs, fabrications and collaborations with athletes. Royal Apparel has merchandised the Activewear Collection, using the keystone of its eco-friendly fabrications. To launch, Royal Apparel is releasing its…
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Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced the appointment of consumer products industry veteran Geralyn R. Breig to the company’s board of directors. With the appointment of Breig, whose term runs until the 2019 annual meeting of stockholders, the Hanes board has 11 members. She will serve on the board’s audit committee. Breig, 56, who has had…
Read MoreFor music fans, concert merchandise is one of the most important indicators of fandom. It’s a cultural signifier for other fans to see a common interest and display one’s personal tastes. It’s a permanent souvenir of a fun event. And it helps support the artists wearers care about (as long as you get the real…
Read MoreBased on a recent sales report, one can easily see that the Monster Beverage Corporation is pretty adept at flexing its financial muscles. Because of that economic distinction, the company often feels compelled to test its legal might, too, objecting to 57 trademark applications in 2017 alone, according to Trademarkia.com. Going by its name and…
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