Queens of the Stone Age Advertise New Album on Butcher Paper

Bands and musical artists do a lot to advertise their new releases. There are the tried-and-true methods of selling T-shirts and posters with the album artwork, and then there are the likes of Radiohead, who have taken more interesting routes. California rock group Queens of the Stone Age have taken a, let’s say, meatier approach…

Geiger Announces Acquisition of PromoManagers Inc.

Effective Aug. 22, 2017, Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, has acquired selected assets of PromoManagers Inc., a web-based distributor located in Plymouth, Mass. The firm will operate as a division of Geiger under the name PromoManagers LLC a Division of Geiger. Heather Simard, former owner of PromoManagers Inc., will remain as a key contact with the firm.…

Automated Apparel Systems Could Change U.S. Manufacturing

Chinese clothing manufacturer Tianyuan Garments Company is opening a new factory in Arkansas next year. And, rather than staffing it full of garment workers to make the products, the factory will be staffed with Sewbot robots and their “human supervisors,” Fast Company reported. When running at full capacity, the company’s 21 production lines will be…

Juvenile Patients Design University of Oregon Football Attire to Help Stomp Out Cancer

Before last year’s squad registered a 4-8 mark, the University of Oregon football team had tallied 11-consecutive winning seasons, including seven-straight double-digit victory tallies. Under first-year coach Willie Taggart, the Ducks again will look for top billing in the Pac-12 Conference, but no matter what the scoreboards will say over the next three months’ worth…

Mayweather, McGregor Merch Reflects Big-Money Event

Fans of boxing and MMA (and maybe just some people who want to watch two specimens of physical achievement duke it out for $100) are eagerly anticipating the big fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor tomorrow. So, naturally, there’s a lot of merchandise relating to the showdown in…

View Everything on One Screen

Question: Is there one screen in QuickBooks Premier where I can look at my open sales orders and invoices? Answer: Yes, QuickBooks has a feature called “Income Tracker” that does just that. Go to “Customers,” then “Income Tracker.” The dashboard shows a current accounting of various income segments. At the top, you will see totals…

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Top Brands Inc. Adds Red Rock Outdoor Gear

Top Brands Inc., Oshkosh, Wis., announced that it will be the exclusive supplier for Red Rock Outdoor Gear, Robinson, Texas, in the corporate gifts, incentives and promotional products market. “Tactical and sporting backpacks, sliding packs and gear are very exciting categories with wide-ranging appeal to outdoor enthusiasts,” Gary Slavonic, president of Top Brands Inc., said.…

Department of Justice, CPSC Ban Imports for Three Companies

The Department of Justice (DOJ), in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has passed a permanent injunction prohibiting three New York companies from importing and selling children’s products and toys “until certain remedial measures are implemented.” The CPSC found that the companies—Everbright Trading Inc., Lily Popular Varieties & Gifts Inc., and Great Great…