Today, the United Franchise Group (UFG) announced it has named Joe Loch as president of EmbroidMe, West Palm Beach, Fla., according to Franchising.com. “Joe’s broad-based business skills and experience working with small-business owners are exactly what we need…
With states, and even some countries, taking measures to ban plastic bags, Michigan has gone an entirely different route. Instead of banning plastic bags, the state government is trying to ban actual bag…
According to the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Gold Bond Worldwide, Hixson, Tenn., has announced plans to close its Covington, Tenn., facility. Operations will relocate to the company’s Hixson, Tenn., facility by the end of the year. The Hixson location currently produces drinkware, pens, bags, golf balls and other hard goods, while the Covington facility produced mugs,…
Ennis Inc., Midlothian, Texas, reported financial results for the three and six months ended Aug. 31, 2016, according to a press release. Highlights include: Gross profit margin on continuing operations increased slightly from 29.5 percent to 29.6 percent on a sequential quarter basis. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations remained constant at $0.26 on…
Last week, Los Angeles-based American Apparel CEO Paula Schneider announced her resignation. Now, the Los Angeles Times is reporting that American Apparel has selected its new CEO, Chelsea Grayson. Grayson, a lawyer with a background in mergers and acquisitions, has served as general counsel for American Apparel for two years. Schneider departed the company on Monday,…
Zara is launching a new sustainable clothing line; Rapper Future and Reebok are teaming up in a limited edition collection; H&M creates a feminist video ad to promote its autumn/winter collection; Converse is creating clothing based on their popular Chuck Taylor sneakers: Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world…
Last week, American Apparel CEO Paula Schneider, stepped down, and this week, there’s another apparel CEO saying, “Goodbye.” Federica Marchionni, CEO of Lands’ End, Dodgeville, Wis., left the company after two years on the job,…
We may not be fashion experts, but we understand the importance of accessories. Whether it’s a classy-looking watch, a helpful fitness bracelet, a shiny lapel pin or a sparkly pair of earrings, accessories can make a big difference in an outfit. That’s why we’ve…
Bill Murray does it all—he acts, he plays basketball (any “Space Jam” fans?), he bartends and now, he designs golf apparel. According to Golf.com, Bill Murray has partnered with his brother, Joel, and the Chive for his William…
We get very excited this time of year—fall is in the air, pumpkin-flavored treats are everywhere, and Pantone announces its color trend predictions for the next year. If you deal with promotional products, it’s important to always be in the know with trending colors. Last year, Pantone named pastel shades of pink and blue to the…