Since trends in golf apparel and accessories often influence and translate into the promotional products market, ASI Media asked Cutter & Buck for a few insights on hot-selling items at the PGA Championship.
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The promotional products supplier has promoted Frase to vice president of sales. Frase previously held the positions of director of sales and marketing, and national accounts manager at Hirsch.
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Promo went to Washington this week. Dozens of industry professionals visited with Congresspeople and their staffers on Monday and Tuesday in Washington, D.C. as part of Promotional Products Association International’s Legislative Education and Action Day (L.E.A.D.). The initiative sees merch pros traveling to the capital to educate Congress about the size, composition, positive impact and…
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Barker Specialty Company (asi/132690), a Counselor 2024 Best Place to Work, has acquired Wolfepromo (asi/362771). Financial terms of the deal between the two privately held, Connecticut-based distributorships were not released. David Wolfe, managing partner and chief disruptor at Wolfepromo, has built a boutique-style distributor firm that focuses on client-specific creative solutions backed by white-glove service, executives said.…
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Promotional products executives noted that the increases could affect product costs, sourcing practices and shipping prices, but emphasized the industry would adapt.
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A retailer and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are recalling thousands of pinwheels after learning that fastener caps on the toys can loosen and become a choking hazard for children.
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Fraudsters are posing as distributor The Sourcing Group, extending fake employment offers that aim to steal victims’ money and personal information
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Hanesbrands reported that sales declined nearly 17% year over year in the first quarter of 2024 to about $1.156 billion. A 26% annual basis drop in sales of Hanes’ Champion brand contributed to the overall revenue retreat.
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The Federal Trade Commission is now facing one less lawsuit over its controversial ban on noncompete agreements – at least temporarily.
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Burnside/Sierra Pacific Apparel has formalized its sales leadership team – a move involving a promotion and hires that the company says will be a boon for customers.
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