Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced today that it is donating more than five trailer loads of underwear and activewear to assist victims of flooding from Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the Gulf Coast. Hanes is partnering with nonprofit Delivering Good and North Carolina-based transportation company Glen Raven Logistics to get the more than 1 million…
Read MoreOwner of Collapsed Rana Plaza Factory Sentenced to Prison
Sohel Rana, owner of the Rana Plaza garment factory, which collapsed in 2013 and killed more than 1,100 workers, has been sentenced to three years in prison for corruption on Tuesday. The…
Read MoreThe Smartphone Stylus Could Be Due for a Major Upgrade
As smartphones evolve and features develop, more and more smartphone products have put the stylus to use. Many use it for writing quick notes or marking up design elements. But according to Phone…
Read MorePromotional Products Industry Helps With Hurricane Relief
The promotional products industry has come through in a big way to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston and its surrounding areas. Through product donation and fundraising, suppliers and distributors have been doing their…
Read MoreIndustry Veteran Adrienne Barker, MAS Joins FreePromoTips Team
PPAI Award-winning business resource FreePromoTips, a division of All American Marketing Group, has added industry veteran Adrienne Barker, MAS, to its team. Barker grew up in the promotional products business, and has more than 35 years of experience including sales, management, marketing and training, and a…
Read MoreNike Robots Could Bring Manufacturing Stateside, but Replace Humans
Technological advancements, especially when it comes to automated manufacturing, are developing quickly. We reported earlier that a Chinese apparel company is setting up shop in Arkansas using newly developed automated systems to create apparel. In that feature, we discussed that, while some processes are easily automated, others just can’t replace human skill. These tasks usually…
Read MoreFinding the Perfect Match for Your Clients
Above all else, promotions should be functional, right? When your clients want to give their end-users a way to stay organized, you want to find something that works the way they want it. Lori Sweeney, owner of Exclusive Marketing Concepts, Holland, Mich.,…
Read MoreSuperior Decorating’s New Las Vegas Location Opens for Business
Pro Towels, Pittsburgh-based parent company of Superior Decorating, announced that the Las Vegas location of Superior Decorating is now open and fully ready for production. The Pro Towels family of companies was able to expand production due to the growth of the company, and were able to accomplish the move while continuing to take orders.…
Read MoreU.S. Open Player Suite Includes Tiffany Items and More
America’s slam commenced Monday, and while the men and women who will look to secure the last major title of the year…
Read MoreMaryland High School Bans Redskins Apparel
Back in 2016, a Washington, D.C., high school banned Washington Redskins apparel. Now, a high school in Bethesda, Md., is following suit. Green Acres School posted a letter on its website to parents explaining that the Redskins’ name and logo does not match their core values,…
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