The NBA launched a gay pride T-shirt line; Would you spend $900 on ripped jeans?; Zara is extending it’s sizes to XXL; American Apparel has a “Make America Gay Again” campaign; and an Augmented Reality T-shirt exists: Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world…
At this point, if you haven’t heard of Chance the Rapper, you’re living under a rock (no offense, Dad). 2016 has been the year of Chance the Rapper, and I’m not upset about it. From his new album “Coloring Book” to his line of Chicago White Sox hats (they sold out before I could even…
Proforma, Cleveland, announced that on June 2, it achieved its first $5 million billing day. This is the first time in company history that Proforma has reached this sales mark in just one day, contributing to Proforma closing out the month with sales exceeding $40 million. Proforma has reached $40 million in monthly sales four…
There are multiple reasons why bringing a quality cooler onto a boat is a good idea. You can store food and drinks in it, you can keep the catch of the day…
iClick, Seattle, has announced that Melinda Marr, regional sales manager for iClick in the Midwest, has received this year’s Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals (UMAPP) Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made a lifetime contribution to the promotional products industry as a whole, and also a direct or indirect contribution to UMAPP…
National Pen Company, San Diego, which ranked No. 4 in Promo Marketing’s Top 50 Distributor list, announced today that it has named Peter Kelly as CEO, effective immediately. Dave Thompson, former CEO of National Pen Company, will remain in the…
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, announced the 2017 PPAI Board of Directors officers: Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS, chair; Dale Denham, MAS+, chair-elect; Brittany David, CAS, vice chair, financial services; and Tom…
Hot summer streets And the pavements are burning I sit around Trying to smile But the air is so heavy and dry We kind of lied in the headline—there’s no avoiding Bananarama. But now that you’ve got the…
St. Regis Crystal, the Cheektowaga, New York-based parent company of a group of promotional suppliers, including Chicago-based R.S. Owens and Elliot Lake, Ontario-based Prestige Glass International, announced this morning that it has finalized an agreement to merge with Cheektowaga, New York-based K&R Precision Corp. K&R Precision Corp. will move its operations to St. Regis Crystal’s manufacturing…
Microsoft, Redmond, Wash., announced today that it has acquired Mountain View, California-based LinkedIn for $196 per share (a 49 percent increase since Friday) in an all-cash transaction worth $26.2 billion. According to a statement from Microsoft, LinkedIn will retain its brand, culture and independence. Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, will remain in his position and…