Car-share company Uber treated riders in New York City and Connecticut to a bag full of summer-themed items, as well as a chance to win a hotel stay in New York as part of its “Make Your Getaway” promotion.
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PM Video Battle: Royal Apparel Versus StoneyCreek
It’s Royal Apparel versus StoneyCreek in this week’s Video Battle!
Read MoreAmerican Shipping Firms Push for International Treaty Reform
The Universal Postal Union (UPU), a postal treaty that subsidizes shippers from “developing” countries, such as China, is up for renegotiation in 2016. Critics of the UPU say that the plan puts American e-commerce businesses at a disadvantage by subsidizing shippers from countries thought to be developing.
Read MoreMy Best Promotion: Dennis Funk
What happens when a company’s inventory outnumbers its sales, or vice versa? Dennis Funk from Proforma Signature Solutions, Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, shared how he efficiently streamlined a nonprofit’s e-commerce platform, while decreasing its liability.
Read MoreWarm and Toasty
It’s hard to imagine needing a fleece jacket right now in July. Before you know it, the days will get shorter, the leaves will change, and the temperature will drop. So now is the time for you to start thinking about fleece and fall apparel items. We spoke to John Perez, marketing associate at Tri-Mountain, Irwindale, Calif.; and Morey Mayeri, president of Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., to find out about current market trends and what you can do to create new business opportunities with fleece and fall apparel.
Read MoreGovernment Investigators Seize $500K in Counterfeit NBA Items
Federal investigators seized nearly $500,000 in fake Golden State Warriors apparel celebrating the team’s 2015 NBA Championship victory.
Read MoreNew Conductive Ink Allows for Wearable Technology
With smart watches and fit bracelets, wearable technology is a growing trend. While watches seem like an obvious choice for new technology, sportswear may be the next wearable tech phenomenon.
Read More3M to Acquire Capital Safety
3M Co., North Mankato, Minn., announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Capital Safety, a Bloomington, Minnesota-based provider of fall protection equipment, from KKR for a total of $2.5 billion.
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Lays Out New Direction
On June 8, Los Angeles-based American Apparel unveiled its new strategic plan, led by Paula Schneider, to increase revenue, rebrand advertising initiatives and more.
Read MoreUPS May Discontinue Oversize Shipping Discounts
UPS has announced that it plans to end discounts on oversized packages during the holiday season, and possibly year round.
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