Royal Industries, Brooklyn, N.Y., announced that it has acquired Brooklyn-based DLX Industries and the Paulmay Company’s Pamcolite Line. “The acquisition of the DLX Indusries and the Pamcolite line is a perfect complement to Royal’s line, which includes vinyl specialties from card cases to clipboards, portfolios to pocket planners, as well as unique imported items that were…
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This morning, Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced that it has acquired Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn. The acquisition was finalized in December. “For more than 60 years, Hub Pen has focused solely on writing instruments, and in doing so, we were able to deliver the highest quality pens at a better value than anyone…
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We’re at a point in time now that everyone has at least one electronic device that has a basic calendar, if not more advanced planning apps and organizational tools. Despite this, The New York Times reported that the…
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Mort Berkowitz told New York Post that he’s been selling campaign merchandise for more than 40 years. But in four decades, this year was different. Berkowitz said he…
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. is recalling its Minnie and Mickey Mouse infant hoodie sweatshirts due to a choking hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the snaps on the…
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated private practice trade attorney Robert Lighthizer as the new U.S. trade representative. Lighthizer served as the assistant U.S. trade representative during Ronald Reagan’s presidency when the administration imposed tariffs on imported steel, Apparel News…
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The Dubai government teamed up with UL to host two-day workshops on 3-D printing, namely safety and responsibility, as part of the emirate’s large-scale plan to become the 3-D printing capital of the world by 2030. Sheikh Mohammed, vice president and prime minister of the UAE, and Emir of Dubai, detailed the plans for Dubai’s…
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As things kick off at CES, the annual consumer electronics expo in Las Vegas, attendees are looking forward to a keynote speech from Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank. This is interesting since, at first glance, one wouldn’t immediately put Plank at the metaphorical table with tech giants like Apple, Microsoft or IBM, but with worlds…
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As we saw this year, fans were (really) excited about the return of “Gilmore Girls.” Hundreds of fans hung out outside of real-life coffee shops that were disguised as Luke’s Diner, a setting on…
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Cyclists, especially those who are riding on busy city streets, should wear protective headgear. With the growing popularity of bike-share programs in cities, especially with urban commuters, it makes sense to create a similarly convenient and portable solution for head protection. Enter the paper, foldable helmet. Pratt Insitute of Design graduate Isis Shiffer designed the…
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