Artistic Toy Manufacturing, Allentown, Pa., announced that its former sales manager purchased the company on Dec. 29. Katrina Marshall, who held the position for 11 years, acquired the assets to form a new company, which will operate under the name Artistic Toys & Promotions LLC. “I am humbled and honored to see Katrina take Artistic…
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Stormtech, Burnaby, B.C., announced the addition of Kim Brockschmidt to its team in the role of regional sales manager, U.S. – West. “Kim has a proven track record of success,” said Sean Annable, vice president of sales for Stormtech. “Her extensive sales management experience and strong customer relationships will be a valuable addition to our…
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Apparently, Affliction acknowledged the likeness, but only agreed to stop selling six of the allegedly infringing items. This was not enough for Harley-Davidson, as it is now seeking $2 million per trademark for each type of product, as well as profits, damages, attorney fees and the destruction of all existing products that infringe on Harley-Davidson’s trademark…
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We find ourselves only a day away from the commencement of the National Football League’s postseason slate, with eight teams set to take to the gridiron this weekend in wild card round action. Each tilt has interesting plotlines, but one would be hard-pressed to top the sentimental elements of the Jacksonville Jaguars/Buffalo Bills matchup, with…
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On December 16, followers of Under Armour basketball’s instagram account (@uabasketball) were instructed to search for a “drop zone pin” on a Bay Area map that could be accessed on their smart phones. Once these “drop zone pins” were found, fans were given a QR code that would provide them withdirections to a “Drop Zone”…
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Myanmar has proven itself to be a competitor on the global apparel manufacturing stage, performing among nearby hubs such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh and China. From April to November 2017, Myanmar’s apparel sector exported about $1.5 billion in products to warehouses owned by global brands like Uniqlo and Primark, per the Myanmar Times. As the…
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HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., yesterday announced the acquisition of Caliendo Savio Enterprises Inc. (CSE), a promotional products distributor based in New Berlin, Wis. “CSE has developed considerable expertise in executing corporate fulfillment and uniform program solutions for a blue-chip roster of major corporations,” said HALO CEO Marc Simon. “We congratulate [CSE founder and president] Tom…
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Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, has hired Sarabeth Anderson for the position of division sales vice president for Geiger West Coast effective Jan. 1, 2018. Anderson has worked in the promotional products industry for more than 12 years. Most recently, she served as director of strategic and national accounts for Pro Towels. Her industry experience spans both…
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With “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” proving a force at the box office, the last three weeks have registered as an earth-shattering span for science fiction fans. For those among that gregarious group who also find themselves over the moon when talking about actual celestial bodies, yesterday must have felt as if all the stars…
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Single-use water bottles have been a contentious issue lately, as cities and parks have moved to stop selling them or ban them altogether. Companies have started making new types of water bottles that are more…
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