Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) announced that it has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Since its inception in 1989, PPEF has awarded more than $1.7 million in financial assistance. “Giving Tuesday is the perfect time…
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DARD Products, Evanston, Ill., announced the addition of Susan Lewandowski as vice president of marketing and business development. Lewandowski will be responsible for the leadership of the DARD sales team, developing new business opportunities and creating…
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Barker Specialty Co., Cheshire, Conn., announced that Gloria Barker passed away on Oct. 22. Gloria was born Charlotte Gloria Pick on March 14, 1929. Gloria lived a long and fulfilling life as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Also, Gloria was the mom to hundreds of people whom she employed. Working for more than 60…
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Facilisgroup, St. Louis, welcomed Knock-Out Specialties to its community of promotional products distributor partners. A family-owned business, Knock-Out Specialties has been providing promotional products and marketing services in Plano, Texas, since 1994. “We’re looking forward to receiving growth and efficiency improvements from Facilisgroup’s software and best practices,” John Bottone, owner of Knock-Out Specialties. “The more…
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Aprons ‘n More Inc., Lindsay, Ontario, has purchased Gayla Canada’s promotional product sewing business effective Oct. 31, 2017. Frank Guzzo and his wife Julie, owners of Gayla Canada, have finally made the decision to retire after having been active in the promotional products business for more than 40 years. Aprons ‘n More has been in…
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The world’s first interactive fist-bumping toy, Bump’n Buddy, is set to launch. The creator, Kevin Vaughn, owner of PromoTown powered by HALO Branded Solutions, has launched a Kickstarter campaign that will run from Oct. 24 to Nov. 23 and will allow collectible backers to be one of the…
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Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., has included S&S Activewear on a program that offers no minimum, free inbound shipping on all brands in the wholesaler catalog to the Vantage facilities located in Santa Ana, Calif.; St. Louis, Mo.; and Avenel, N.J. “The market continues to shift to small orders and faster fulfillment,” said Vantage Apparel president…
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Gemini Industries, Roxana, Ill., announced the acquisition of F&H Ribbon Co., a provider of award ribbons and rosettes for the awards and recognition industry. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Founded in Dallas in 1962, F&H Ribbon designs and manufactures highly customized award ribbons, neck ribbons, rosettes, sashes, banners, celluloid buttons, certificates and folders,…
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Toddy Gear, Chicago, announced its recent hire of Sandy Senn, who has joined the Toddy Gear team as an account manager. In her role, Senn is tasked with strategically building sales revenue with new customers while growing sales with the company’s current clients. “I am excited about starting the next phase of my career with…
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HanesBrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., today announced preliminary third-quarter 2017 net sales and earnings per share, and announced the acquisition of Alternative Apparel. “We met our goal of returning to organic growth, and we continued to generate strong operating cash flow,” said Hanes CEO Gerald W. Evans Jr. “Our sales and EPS results, driven by stronger-than-expected…
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