In October 2019, Next Level Apparel, Gardena, Calif., was officially voted in by the Fair Labor Association (FLA) in Washington D.C. as an approved member, an achievement Next Level has had its sights set on since 2015. It’s a badge that sets the brand apart and recognizes the commitment and diligence…
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Fully Promoted, West Palm Beach, Fla., has announced a relationship with Antera Software USA as its new business management software (BMS) partner. Fully Promoted stores going live with Antera are the first in the country to submit Promo Standards electronic purchase orders to alphabroder, SanMar, Hit, PCNA, S&S Activewear and other large suppliers. Antera—which uses…
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Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, Ill., announced that it is now a participating supplier of PromoStandards. PromoStandards is a set of standards created specifically for the promotional products industry by promotional professionals, meant to streamline business between distributors and suppliers within the industry. Orbus’ participation in PromoStandards improves its customer experience for promotional product…
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Micro-brands present a potentially huge sales opportunity for distributors, and FLEXcon’s Jodi Sawyer joined the show to explain what they are, where to find them and how to get your foot in the door. Plus, Sean and Brendan recap PRINTING United and discuss PETA’s eye-catching holiday sweater, Dunkin’s hit holiday merch and more…
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Cutter & Buck, Seattle, introduced a new integration with commonsku and PromoStandards that allows for live product data, electronic purchase orders (ePO) and third party shipping. “Cutter & Buck joins a fast-growing list of suppliers, including alphabroder and Starline, who are allowing the effortless transfer of accurate, live data, from ideation to orders to production…
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American Solutions for Business, Glenwood, Minn., has partnered with technology company PromoPulse to provide its distributor members with the latest social media posts filtered from top-level (Patriot) vendor partners. “PromoPulse is very excited to partner with American Solutions for Business and help them connect with their Patriot vendors through a custom content feed,” said PromoPulse…
Read MoreWhen working with puzzles, it’s always best to go piece by piece. In this case—box, lid and foam. How do we make packaging the focal point of a corporate gift? We give it some depth. Working with such a basic object was challenging, and yet quite exciting when the possibilities started presenting themselves. What if…
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Midnite Snax, Bethpage, N.Y., announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Dylan’s Candy Bar (DCB) to exclusively promote and sell DCB-branded corporate gifts. As a globally recognized brand, Dylan’s Candy Bar is the launching pad for new candy innovations and one-of-a-kind, high-end treats. “We couldn’t be more excited,” said David Katz, partner…
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Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, will celebrate GivingTuesday by donating unused socks and underwear to local nonprofits on Dec. 3. GivingTuesday, celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the U.S., is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage giving and to celebrate generosity. The goal is to…
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AIA Corporation (AIA), Appleton, Wis., has hired Dana Henton and Andres Blanco as owner success managers. Henton and Blanco join AIA’s growing Success Management team, which now includes five managers dedicated to supporting the growth of the company’s 300 independent distributors. “2019 has been a year of continued growth…
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