CNBC reported that inspectors found numerous safety hazards at the Bangladesh garment factory making shirts for Donald Trump’s apparel brand. The contract factory, known as Elite Garments Industries, violated standards mandated by the Bangladesh Accord on Fire…
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Clothing Company Leases American Apparel’s Former Dyeing Facility
While rumors of another American Apparel bankruptcy swirl, another Southern California apparel company has leased one of American Apparel’s former dyeing and finishing plants in Los Angeles. AST Sportswear Inc., Brea, Calif., leased the 95,000 square foot facility that shut down earlier this year, allowing the company to do its dyeing in-house. “This will allow…
Read MoreDesigner of ‘Breaking Bad’ Artwork Sues Sony Over Merchandise
Fans of “Breaking Bad” should remember Los Pollos Hermanos (Spanish for “The Chicken Brothers”), the fictional restaurant with some seriously dark side businesses. Humberto Puentes-Segura, designer of the restaurant’s logo, is suing Sony…
Read MoreMerchandisers Battle for ‘Nasty Woman’ Trademark
It’s no surprise that merchandisers hopped on the latest phrase to come out of this year’s presidential election. After Donald Trump referred to opponent Hillary Clinton as a “nasty woman” during the final presidential debate, designers quickly slapped the phrase onto T-shirts and other merchandise. And, like anything that becomes popular, there always will be…
Read More4 Essential Halloween Promotions
We all know that today is the spookiest day of the year. And for those of you who are planning on attending/throwing a Halloween party tonight, we have you covered. Here are four must-haves for any Halloween shindig. 1. Lone Ranger Mask from Admints and Zagabor The first step in any successful Halloween party is…
Read MoreGriffin Capital Acquires 3M’s Illinois Distribution Facility
Griffin Capital has acquired North Mankato, Minnesota-based 3M’s DeKalb, Ill., distribution facility for $69.4 million from Park 88 Group LLC, according to a press release. 3M leased the 978,000 square foot facility in August for 122 months. “We are excited to acquire a new, state-of-the-art, class-A logistics facility that serves as a primary distribution center…
Read MoreDebbie Bartlett of AIA/Black Bear Promotions on Appreciation Gifts
Everyone likes to be shown a little appreciation. Debbie Bartlett, owner of AIA/Black Bear Promotions, Saco, Maine, told a story about how her company helped Southern Maine Health Care express its gratitude toward hardworking hospital employees. Promo Marketing:…
Read MoreVonco Products Inc. Relocating to Wisconsin
Vonco Products Inc. announced that the company plans to relocate its operations from Lake Villa, Ill., to Salem, Wis. After more than 60 years, the company said it has outgrown its current facility, opting to move to a new, 80,500 square-foot facility. The company plans to invest more than $4 million in equipment for the…
Read MoreTexas Voter Faces Electioneering Charges for Wearing Trump Merchandise to Vote
It makes sense that people who work for a city government, like police officers, are prohibited from political activity on the job. So, when a handful of San Antonio police officers wore…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: Motivators Inc. Versus Minuteman Press
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: It’s the spookiest time of the year! Remember, if you’re giving out trick-or-treat candy, that if you give kids apples instead of candy you’re inviting ghosts to haunt…
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