Last week, American Apparel CEO Paula Schneider, stepped down, and this week, there’s another apparel CEO saying, “Goodbye.” Federica Marchionni, CEO of Lands’ End, Dodgeville, Wis., left the company after two years on the job,…
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Bill Murray Launches Line of Golf Apparel
Bill Murray does it all—he acts, he plays basketball (any “Space Jam” fans?), he bartends and now, he designs golf apparel. According to Golf.com, Bill Murray has partnered with his brother, Joel, and the Chive for his William…
Read MoreTake Advantage of Pantone’s Top 2017 Colors with These Products
We get very excited this time of year—fall is in the air, pumpkin-flavored treats are everywhere, and Pantone announces its color trend predictions for the next year. If you deal with promotional products, it’s important to always be in the know with trending colors. Last year, Pantone named pastel shades of pink and blue to the…
Read MoreBankrupt Hanjin Shipping Co. Unloads Stranded Cargo
Earlier this month, we reported on South Korean shipping company Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd.’s stranded cargo ship. Because the company filed for bankruptcy in August, it stranded several ships off the coast of California. Finally,…
Read MorePPAI Announces New Board Members
Today, the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) announced the results of its election for the 2016 board of directors, according to…
Read More21 States Sue U.S. Over New Overtime Pay Rule
In May, we reported on the updated overtime pay regulations that will go in effect Dec. 1. The new rule will extend overtime pay protections to more than 4 million workers, and a lot…
Read MoreIndustry Leader Jack Nadel Passes Away at 92
Jack Nadel, businessman and industry leader, passed away at his home in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sept. 24 at the age of 92, according to PPB Newslink. Nadel started distributor Jack Nadel International with his late…
Read MoreISIS Bans Nike, Adidas Jerseys
Yes, you read that correctly: ISIS has banned supporters from wearing certain soccer jerseys, according to Complex. According to a decree, fans caught wearing gear in support of Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona or Real…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: PPAI Versus 4imprint
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. Last week, Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) won, and now will face off against 4imprint. The winner will be decided by a simple poll. The poll will close the morning of…
Read MoreGeiger’s Kathy Dube Recognized for Achievement at Annual Education Conference
Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, announced that Kathy Dube received the Geiger Chairman’s Award, in recognition of corporate program excellence. The award is presented to the sales professional who has effectively developed large corporate e-commerce programs in the past year. Announcement of the award took…
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