Voting in the 2016 Supplier Excellence Awards is now open, giving distributors the chance to make their voices heard and let us know who are the best suppliers in the promotional products industry. From awards to umbrellas, hard goods to apparel, every major product category is represented on the survey. No matter what products you…
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: Sometimes I feel like I’m Jay Leno doing a monologue here. Have you seen this? Have you heard about this? Only I don’t have a good follow-up joke.…
SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., a supplier of apparel and accessories, announced the availability of Los Angeles-based lifestyle clothing brand Alternative Apparel. SanMar is carrying 41 Alternative Apparel styles, including 11 exclusive, unique designs developed in a collaboration between the two companies. “With the addition of this highly desirable retail brand, customers now have a full range…
Grapevine Designs, Lenexa, Kan., an affiliate of A Brand Company, today announced that it will acquire CR Promotions, a Kansas City, Missouri-based promotional product distributor. The acquisition will provide Grapevine Designs with new in-house sales and support team members, along with notable additions to its overall client base. “Although it’s sad to retire the CR…
It would be his only at bat in the World Series. After sitting in the dugout with a hamstring pull and worn-out knees, his team down 4-3 with two outs and a teammate on first base, he was called on to pinch hit. He was facing Dennis Eckersley, the 45-save relief ace of the winningest…
Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., announced its initiative to increase its selection of eco-friendly knitwear in the marketplace. It currently has more than 50 eco-friendly styles in women’s, men’s and children’s styes, and continually is adding styles. In addition to all these styles, the company is expanding its sustainable fabrications, using organic cotton, recycled polyethylene terephthalate,…
The world lost a musical and cultural icon when Prince passed away. From the outpouring of grief and tributes, it was obvious that he left a lasting impact on so many people…
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced yesterday that it has acquired Pacific Brands Limited, an Australian underwear and intimates manufacturer, in a cash transaction valued at $800 million. According to a press release, Pacific Brands Limited’s portfolio includes Bonds, a men’s and women’s basics brand; and Berlei, a women’s undergarment brand. It includes three business units—Underwear,…
With spring in full bloom and summer around the corner, our calendars are starting to fill up with outdoor activities. Annual company picnics are a great way for employees to interact outside of the office, but keeping it professional while being comfortable can be tricky. Looking polished and staying cool at a corporate picnic is the topic of this week’s…
The Olympic Flame is on the move and the countdown is on: 100 days until the games begin in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 5. But the reveal of Team USA’s closing ceremony uniforms has us excited for the big finale, too. Meanwhile, the unveiling of additional outfits for South Korea’s athletes draws attention to the importance to stay protected against the Zika virus…