Stormtech, Burnaby, British Columbia, has announced a new partnership in the U.S. with Neil Piitz, president of Differenciate Consulting LTD. A seasoned executive with diverse experience and a proven track record in the promotional products industry, Piitz will work closely with the Stormtech U.S. management team with a primary focus on growing strategic segments of…
Read MoreWalmart to Stop Selling Black Lives Matter Shirts After Protest
Yesterday, Walmart announced that it would stop selling apparel that read “Black Lives Matter” and “Bulletproof” at the request of Chuck Canterbury, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, the U.S.’s largest police organization. The “Black Lives Matter” slogan, which emerged after the 2012 shooting of Trayvon Martin and gained steam after police-involved shootings since,…
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Settles Dyeing Issue with Tr-Star Dyeing and Finishing
Before Los Angeles-based American Apparel filed for bankruptcy last month, the company sent about 250,000 lbs. of fabric to Tri-Star Dyeing and Finishing Co., Santa Fe Springs, Calif. After doing some of the work before the bankruptcy filing, Tri-Star initially refused to dye the rest of the fabric until American Apparel paid a $100,000 invoice…
Read More2017 Apparel Preview
Fashion experts say the industry is cyclical. Trends come and go in waves, and the hits of the popular fashion world today may move into the promotional apparel market tomorrow. But ultimately, what’s…
Read MoreBest Promotions USA Adds MLR Alliance LLC
Best Promotions USA, Balch Springs, Texas, announced that it has added The MLR Alliance LLC as the newest member of its sales team, effective January 1, 2017. “We have been watching this sales organization grow consistently over the past few years, and knew they were the perfect fit to complement our current team,” said Mike…
Read MoreThese 4 Athletic Apparel Trends Will Be Big in 2017
With 2017 almost here, many people are beginning to jot down their New Year’s resolutions. And, as usual, this means a number of health and fitness related goals are making the cut. As such, Brit+Co. took a look at the trends that fitness enthusiasts and novices alike will utilize to get into shape. If you…
Read MoreTake Advantage of Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year with These Products
Pantone’s Color of the Year has come to stand for more than just color. It’s a hue that’s representative of the year ahead. For 2017, the Pantone Color Institute chose Greenery as the Color of the Year. “Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another…
Read MoreNalgene Unveils New Marvel Water Bottles
Nalgene, the Rochester, N.Y.-based manufacturer of water bottles and thermoses, is getting in on the comic book hype train thanks to a new line of Marvel-branded bottles. According to ComicBook.com, the line includes 13 different designs on 32 oz. bottles, featuring characters like Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, The Incredible Hulk, Black Panther and…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines CEO (Kind of) Responds to Uniform Situation
After more American Airlines employees experienced hives and rashes from their new work uniforms, the employees demanded a recall of more than 70,000 uniforms. Now, American Airlines CEO Doug…
Read MoreTriple Stitch Promotions’ Nicholas D’Eramo Reflects on a Holiday Promotion
The holiday season is a time for sharing. For promotional products professionals, it’s great when that sharing involves end-users sharing photos using a product. Nicholas D’Eramo, co-owner of Triple Stitch Promotions, Prospect, Conn., described a promotion that landed his client…
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