Recently the CPSC took the first steps in more than a decade toward banning a type of product, but that is only one of many actions the commission has taken against businesses recently.
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Industry Veterans Launch Vault Promotions, A New Promotional Products Supplier
Vault Promotions recently opened its doors as the latest supplier to the promotional products market. Founded by a group of industry veterans with a combined 75 years of experience, the company offers a variety of badges, nameplates, bag tags and more. The company officially began operations on Friday, Sept. 14.
Read More3M Still Pursuing Avery Dennison Purchase Despite Department of Justice Antitrust Lawsuit Threat
3M, parent company to supplier 3M Promotional Markets, has stated that the company is still working with Avery Dennison Corp. on a purchase agreement, despite a report from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) claiming that the deal has been terminated.
Read MoreSoros Seeks Sale of American Apparel Lender Crystal Financial
Soros Fund Management LLC, a hedge fund owned by George Soros, has hired Deutsche Bank AG to solicit bids for Crystal Financial LLC, a lender to promotional supplier American Apparel. The company could sell for as much as $200 million.
Read MoreBranded: The Movie
There’s a new movie out about the dangers of branding and advertising. And monsters.
Read MoreComparing the Republican and Democratic Convention Swag Bags and Promotional Products
The 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions featured speeches, celebrities and plenty of promotional products. We take a peek inside each convention’s swag bag to see what they were giving out.
Read MoreGildan CEO to Sell 28 Percent of Shares in Company
The CEO of Gildan Activewear, Glenn Chamandy, has entered into share disposition plan to sell up to 28 percent of his stock over a two-year period beginning in December. Chamandy will sell as many as 2.75 million shares by 2014.
Read MoreThe Fastest-Growing Promotional Products Companies Revealed on the 2012 Inc. 5000
Inc. Magazine published the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies last week, and once again, several promotional products suppliers and distributors appeared in the rankings. In total, 37 industry businesses made the list this year.
Read MoreKodak to Sell Consumer and Imaging Units, Refocuses on Commercial Printing
Eastman Kodak Company has announced changes to the company’s core business model as it attempts to emerge from bankruptcy. The company has begun the process of selling off its consumer-focused Personalized Imaging and Document Imaging businesses.
Read MoreYou Are What You Say: The Strength of Good Writing in Sales
Selling on price is good. Selling on personality is better. Here are examples of companies that sell by writing well.
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