HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the hiring of industry veteran Tommy Lewis to the newly created position of vice president of enterprise and program sales. In his new role, Lewis will be responsible for supporting and providing strategic direction to HALO Branded Solutions’ sales force in their efforts to identify and drive additional revenue…
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We had plenty to report on in April 2016. Among the biggest stories, Taylor Corp. reached a deal to buy Staples Print Solutions, and Wal-Mart found itself in hot water. For those with busy schedules (or who just like to get a month’s worth of news in a quick clip), we’ve compiled the biggest news of the month…
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Crystal D, St. Paul, Minn., announced its first quarter Wow Champs at a company meeting held on March 7. Wow Champs are nominated by their peers for demonstrating a specific company value during the first quarter…
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PromoMatting, Cartersville, Ga., a division of Americo Manufacturing, is celebrating 25 years of business in the promotional products industry this month. Since its founding in 1991, PromoMatting has manufactured functional, promotional floor mat solutions for distributors selling to the retail, commercial and residential industries. “Over the last 25 years, PromoMatting has emerged as one of…
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Voting in the 2016 Supplier Excellence Awards is now open, giving distributors the chance to make their voices heard and let us know who are the best suppliers in the promotional products industry. From awards to umbrellas, hard goods to apparel, every major product category is represented on the survey. No matter what products you…
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SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., a supplier of apparel and accessories, announced the availability of Los Angeles-based lifestyle clothing brand Alternative Apparel. SanMar is carrying 41 Alternative Apparel styles, including 11 exclusive, unique designs developed in a collaboration between the two companies. “With the addition of this highly desirable retail brand, customers now have a full range…
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Grapevine Designs, Lenexa, Kan., an affiliate of A Brand Company, today announced that it will acquire CR Promotions, a Kansas City, Missouri-based promotional product distributor. The acquisition will provide Grapevine Designs with new in-house sales and support team members, along with notable additions to its overall client base. “Although it’s sad to retire the CR…
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Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., announced its initiative to increase its selection of eco-friendly knitwear in the marketplace. It currently has more than 50 eco-friendly styles in women’s, men’s and children’s styes, and continually is adding styles. In addition to all these styles, the company is expanding its sustainable fabrications, using organic cotton, recycled polyethylene terephthalate,…
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Expert Brand, Vernon, Calif., has announced the launch of its One Order, One Shipment, One Invoice (OSI) program, which offers printed performance shirts in one set-up. Customers can place an order by including their selected style numbers and colors, and uploading their desired artwork, and they will receive complimentary shipments within seven to 14 days.…
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Accolades Inc., Norcross, Ga., received the Jackie Robinson Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner award (MVDBP) from the Atlanta Braves and MLB during a pre-game ceremony on Jackie Robinson Day at Turner Field this past week. Accolades Inc. founder…
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