Terry Town, San Diego, has further defined its reputation in the market with the design and release of a dynamic new logo. “Our previous logo did us well for over 20 years,” said Michael Del Bucchia, vice president of sales for Terry Town. “However, its nautical coloration was more representative of when we were mostly…
Read MoreWill Amazon Conquer the Apparel World?
Amazon quickly is becoming more than just an e-commerce empire. Just this week, it announced its plans to open Amazon Go, a cashier-less convenience store. Amazon also revealed that it plans to open dozens of small retail…
Read MoreU.S. Patent and Trademark Office Rejects Vegas NHL Team Name
When we wrote that NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly didn’t expect an issue with the league’s new expansion team’s name, we should have knocked on wood, because, well, there’s an issue. The U.S.…
Read MoreHit Promotional Products Opens Apparel Facility in Philadelphia Area
Hit Promotional Products, Largo, Fla., announced that is has opened an apparel production facility in Bellmawr, N.J., in the greater Philadelphia area. According to a press release, the facility increases capacity by 30,000 daily, and allows for one-day UPS ground service to eight states and a time of one to two days for more than…
Read MoreFitbit Acquires Pebble, Kickstarter Backers Upset
Pebble, the manufacturer of smart watches, announced that it no longer will operate as an independent company following an acquisition by Fitbit.
Read MorePro Towels Announces Facility Expansion
Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, announced an expansion of its plant in Abbeville County, S.C., creating numerous job opportunities, thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in concert with West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc. The 300,000 square foot facility currently employs 150 people. “We are excited by the opportunities made possible by this,” said Kevin Nord,…
Read MoreAnother Year In the Books
In just more than three short weeks, we’ll be saying “so long” to 2016 and welcoming in a brand new start. As the craziness of December slows down from a boil to a simmer, and when you finally get to catch your breath, you realize the reset button gets hit, and soon you’ll be starting…
Read MoreFonderie 47, Cross Create Pen to Rid Africa of Assault Rifles
Fonderie 47, an organization that works to address the problems of assault rifles in Africa, has teamed up with Cross to promote the destruction of AK-47 assault rifles on the continent. “The AK-47 is a mass-produced, industrial object,” Peter Thum, CEO of Fonderie 47, told Quill & Pad. “This weapon has spread around the world…
Read MoreThe Best of Bowl Game Gifts
College bowl game season is here, and as we all get excited to watch our favorite teams and alma maters compete (mine is in the Military Bowl; go Owls!), we also can get excited about the cool promotional products the student athletes will receive from sponsors. Every year, we like to look at the items…
Read MoreNew Republican Appointment Could Mean the End of Obama’s Overtime Appeal
Republicans announced that the party has appointed U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina to lead the House education and workforce committee under President-elect Donald Trump. Foxx, who has a history of opposing proposals from the Obama administration, could be the final nail in coffin for the Department of Labor’s new overtime pay regulations in…
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