BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., announced the appointment of Emmanuel Bruno as president, following the company’s sale to H.I.G. Capital earlier this year. Bruno previously served as vice president and general manager of BIC Graphic North America, and has been with the company for eight years before that, holding multiple executive roles within the company. “On…
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In 1930, psychologist Dr. Harry Harlow theorized that infant monkeys, specifically rhesus macaques, needed their mothers for much more than just sustenance. He hypothesized that the physical connection and comfort provided…
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Just like in nature, fads experience a natural evolution. Items pick up successful traits of other items, and future creations include the best of what’s around. Right now, it doesn’t get any hotter than fidget spinners, or at least things that look like them. Lush, a company that specializes in personal care products like soap…
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Stadium giveaways more or less fit into a mold. Rally towels are popular, as are schedule calendars, T-shirts and fedoras for some reason. Sometimes teams go a bit out-there, but the Baltimore Ravens may have taken the cake when it comes to outrageous stadium giveaways. For the Baltimore Ravens’ home opener, fans will receive Ravens-themed…
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Studio Fun International is recalling children’s slap bracelets sold with storybooks in the U.S. due to a laceration hazard. CT Post reported that the bracelets’ metal band can wear through the fabric. So far, there have been five reports of children receiving cuts to the hands or fingers from the toy. The item was included…
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Microsoft is collaborating with electronic music duo The Chainsmokers to create a one-of-a-kind Xbox One S with a special light-up chassis for a giveaway event. The console’s light-up design is intended to mimic the way a DJ manipulates light and sound.
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Yesterday was the big day for fans of Apple products. Tim Cook taking to the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater and saying, “One More Thing” is to techies what Bruce Springsteen hinting that he’s about to play “Born to Run” after an already 2-hour long set is to everyone from New Jersey. Yesterday, Apple…
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When you’re young, the holiday season is nothing but relaxing and exciting. You had a few days off from school, your house was filled with the smell of delicious meals and you got to see family members you hadn’t seen in a while. It was fun. It was stress-free. It was short-lived. As we get…
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The face of global apparel manufacturing is changing. As countries like China become more expensive for manufacturing, companies are taking their business elsewhere. Some are finding ways to create products in the U.S. through new automation technology, and others are moving to places like Ethiopia. The biggest shift, however, has been to Southeast Asia. And…
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Though it’s common knowledge now that some apparel that boasts “Made in China” tags are actually made in North Korean factories, new United Nations sanctions on North Korea could put a stop to that. The UN Security Council unanimously voted to impose new sanctions on North Korea yesterday, which includes a complete ban on textile…
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