The St. Regis Group, Indianapolis, announced that it has hired Ryan David as the company’s new chief revenue officer. David will be responsible for overseeing and consolidating all sales efforts for the group’s growing portfolio of 10 supplier companies. David has more than 19 years of experience in sales and business development, working in telecommunications and…
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LAT Apparel, Ball Ground, Ga., a provider of apparel for the imprinted sportswear industry, introduced its new Curvy Collection, now available at S&S Activewear. This collection answers the need of women searching for a personalized tee that highlights and flatters…
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Australasian Promotional Products Association (APPA), Surrey Hills, Australia; and Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, have announced an agreement to effectively utilize core elements of PPAI’s Promotional Products Work! and Get In Touch programs across Australia and New Zealand. The Get In Touch campaign, which the two organizations will launch in Australia and New…
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We frequently hear about promotional products distributors and suppliers working to do good in the world. We hear about companies donating money, food or clothing to people in need. We hear about people raising awareness for important…
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Bag Makers, Union, Ill., has hired Jane Ryan as a regional business development manager. Ryan will head the company’s sales efforts in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ryan, a 40-year veteran of the promotional products industry, has worked in the customer service, inside sales and outside sales fields. Most recently, she served as…
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The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., parent company of Camarillo, California-based Perfect Promotional Products and Sparks, Nevada-based Castelli North America, announced the hiring of 10-year industry veteran Carrie Laufenburg, as director of key accounts. “Carrie is a creative, smart, driven individual…
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Starline Inc., Grand Island, N.Y., announced that it has appointed Julie Fritsch director of marketing. Fritsch has more than eight years of industry experience. “Starline is an innovator in decoration and digital technology,” Fritsch said. “It is exciting to be part of a team that is shaping the future of the industry.” “Julie brings a…
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Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., promoted Gisselle Aguilera to manager over both the customer service and custom/private label departments. Aguilera started with Royal Apparel as an intern in 2011. The company expressed its excitement to see her lead the two divisions and work to enhance customer satisfaction. For more information on Royal Apparel, visit www.royalapparel.net.
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Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., is launching FreshIQ advanced odor protection technology across its line of men’s underwear, socks, T-shirts and fleece products. “FreshIQ will differentiate Hanes and be a competitive advantage in the marketplace—exactly what we are trying to accomplish with our Innovate to Elevate strategy,” said Gerald W. Evans Jr., CEO of Hanesbrands Inc.…
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SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., recently made a difference in each of its eight communities around the country by fundraising for organizations that support local homeless populations. The home office and distribution centers joined forces to raise $121,000 for charities. “One of our SanMar family values is to make a difference, and it was truly inspiring to…
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