Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, and Addison, Texas-based SAGE announced the extension of their Power of Two strategic alliance to deliver one comprehensive association and business management solution to promotional products distributors. The renewal agreement extends the SAGE credit for PPAI distributor members. PPAI and SAGE also will introduce a new, streamlined process…
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Industry supplier Proinnovative INc. , Phoenix, has named Hermosa Beach, California-based Incentives West as its multi-line representative in the Western region effective Jan. 1, 2016. Steve De Mars will service Specialty Advertising Association of California and Arizona Promotional Products Association regional markets; Mark Shinn will serve Northwest Promotional Marketing Association, Promotional Marketing Association, and Rocky Mountain Region…
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The 2016 Buyer’s Guide is here! Complete with the most up-to-date supplier contact info and more, it can help you learn about new product solutions, find growth opportunities for your business and make 2016 the most successful year in your business’…
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Delta Apparel, Greenville, S.C., achieved net sales growth of 2.5 percent for its 2015 fiscal year and 12.7 percent for the fourth quarter, which ended Oct. 3, 2015. The numbers have been adjusted for prior year period sales in its recently divested The Game, a branded collegiate headwear and apparel business that it sold to…
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S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill.; Americana Sportswear, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.; and Eva Sportswear, Robbinsville, N.J., have launched enhancements to their websites that allow users to view inventory, cut-off times and estimated deliveries at all three warehouse locations from each product page. Orders can be placed simultaneously even if items will be shipping from different locations.…
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Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has selected Saxum, Oklahoma City, as its agency of record. The agency will develop an integrated communications plan, including strategic brand positioning, media relations, integrated creative content, and a paid media campaign launching the promotional products industry’s first cohesive awareness and branding initiative. PPAI developed the branding initiative aided by…
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Smart Source LLC, New York, is now a premier supplier for the YMCAs of Greater New York City, creating branded materials, including uniforms, swim caps and camp backpacks. The launch of the uniform program is a significant branding initiative for YMCA, and the agreement with Smart Source LLC begins with the YMCAs of Greater New…
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Registration closes Dec. 18 for FreePromoTips.com’s SuccessFit4Life! Fun Run/Walk, benefitting the Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF), at the 2016 PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. With a $25 donation to PPEF, participants will receive a collection of SuccessFit4Life! products. Participating suppliers include: SnugZ USA, Pro Towels, Halls & Company, Prime Line, Ad-A-Day Company Inc., Southern Plus,…
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The Image Group, Holland, Ohio, is retiring the name of its acquired subsidiary, Toledo, Ohio-based LightHouse Brands, on Jan. 1, 2016. The Image Group acquired LightHouse Brands in 2013 and, following the merger’s completion, operated the companies as separate divisions. Going forward, the two will operate as a single entity under The Image Group name.…
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Philadelphia-based Penn Emblem Company’s Mexico location participated in the annual Christmas parade in Santa Ana, Sonora. This year, the company created a float with a toy factory theme. The parade included the whole community and ended in the center of town called La Plaza, where…
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