Food and drink have literally brought people together since the beginning of time, and BBQ is no exception. This ancient culinary method of cooking meat over a flame has been practiced for centuries. If you didn’t already know, May was National BBQ Month and there’s no better way to celebrate than to head outdoors, fire…
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HanesBrands Introduces National Park Foundation T-shirt Promotion
HanesBrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., has introduced its first collection of ComfortWash T-shirts supporting the National Park Foundation in select Walmart stores near nine of our country’s most beautiful and recognized landmarks. Each store will carry one design to promote its regional recreation area. Consumers near Acadia National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Grand Canyon National Park,…
Read MoreArizona Promotional Products Association Raises Funds for Local Middle School Class
On Tuesday, June 4, the philanthropy committee of the Arizona Promotional Products Association (AzPPA) hosted a fundraising event for a class at Palo Verde Middle School in Phoenix as part of its Family Fun Event at the Main Event in Tempe, Ariz. The event collected more than $300 in cash donations for the class, along…
Read MoreThe Magnet Group Hires Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager
The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., announced that it has hired industry veteran Robin Daniel as its Mid-Atlantic regional sales manager. Daniel will be responsible for accounts in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. “Robin is an extremely intelligent, professional and driven individual,” Joe Huber, national sales manager for…
Read MoreAlternative Apparel Launches New Go-To Collection
Alternative Apparel, Atlanta, announced the launch of the Go-To Collection, 12 fashion basics positioned as entry points into the premium brand. With the Go-To Collection, Alternative now provides a solution at every price point in the fashion category. The soft, sustainably made, retail-inspired collection includes 10 existing and two new styles, all with competitive pricing.…
Read MoreOverture Promotions Expands With New Facilities
Overture Promotions, Vernon Hills, Ill., announced that it has opened sales offices in downtown Chicago and Plano, Texas, to better serve its customers. The $60 million, certified women-owned promotional marketing firm also added distribution capabilities in Los Angeles and Pennsylvania, in addition to its 100,000 sq. ft. distribution center north of Chicago. Overture plans to…
Read MoreGeiger Receives Environmental Leadership Award
At its 25th anniversary gala, the Maine Institute for Family-Owned Business recognized Geiger with its Environmental Leadership Award. Saying that Geiger was far and away the leader in its category, the judges noted and praised the company’s 100…
Read MoreLabel Stories: Environmentally Conscious Plant
You just got a request to bid 40,000 four-color paper labels on a 48-hour turnaround. It’s safe to say trees may not be the first things on your mind. But they’re on our minds, because using environmentally-certified, sustainable materials is a big part of who we are. So, in addition to fast, high-quality, high-value printing, we can help you pass a special “bonus” on to your customers…
Read MoreDebco Now Distributing HUB Pens, Customers Invited to BBQ at New Greater Toronto Facility
Debco, Toronto, announced the addition of HUB Pen Company to its product line in Canada. Using state of the art European printing equipment for precise and impeccable decoration, Debco will leverage HUB Pen’s more than 60 years of experience in providing quality, creativity and selection in pens to the promotional product industry. HUB Pen inventory…
Read MoreGreco Promotions Joins Proforma Network
Fred Greco, owner of Doylestown, Pennsylvania-based Greco Promotions, has affiliated with Proforma. “My decision to join Proforma was driven by their technology and business support,” Greco said. “Having spent time with their Executive and Technology Leadership Team, there is no doubt in my mind…
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