HanesBrands recently reported its first-quarter 2013 net sales, operating profit and diluted earnings per share. For the quarter ended March 30, 2013, net sales declined 3 percent to $945 million, operating profit increased substantially to $85 million, and EPS improved to $0.51 from a $0.25 loss a year ago.
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Prime Line to Hold Fresh Ideas for Summer Sales Webinar Tomorrow
Prime Line’s interactive webinar series continues with “Fresh Ideas For Summer Sales” on Tuesday, April 30 from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. EST. Hosted by Paula Shulman, Prime Line’s vice president of sales, the webinar will focus on trends, hot markets, case histories and new ideas relating to summer sales.
Read More4imprint Announces $90,000 in First Quarter In-Kind Donations
4imprint awarded $90,000 worth of promotional products to nearly 100 nonprofits and charities across the United States and Canada during the first quarter of 2013. Through its “one by one” charitable giving program, 4imprint made at least one $500 in-kind promotional items grant to an organization each business day.
Read MoreThe Premier Promotional Group Welcomes Two New Members
Two promotional product companies recently joined the Premier Promotional Group. Logo X was selected as the organization’s newest distributor member and Hit Promotional Products has been added to the supplier member base.
Read MoreGreg Muzzillo Launches “Million Dollar University”
Greg Muzzillo is revealing his million dollar secrets in the launch of Million Dollar University, an online resource for gaining valuable insights into how to create wealth in the print and promotional products industry.
Read MoreLeed’s Renews Commitment to Environmentally Friendly Products
Leed’s, a Pittsburgh-based supplier in the industry and member of Polyconcept North America, announced its continued dedication to providing environmentally-friendly items to the promotional products industry.
Read MoreJoin Trade Only for Free Drinks at the Hong Kong Gift Show
Trade Only and Technologo have extended an invitation to all distributors and suppliers visiting the Hong Kong Gift Show to join them for an informal networking party at Hong Kong’s hottest venue—the Geronimo Shot Bar at Lan Kwai Fong Central.
Read MoreColumbia Sportswear Heated Clothing Lawsuit Dropped
Innovative Sports has withdrawn the lawsuit it filed against Columbia Sportswear in March 2012, when it accused the Portland-based outerwear company of using Innovative Sports’ technology in a line of electronically heated jackets.
Read MoreJaime Sims Earns the CPLP Credential from the ASTD Certification Institute
SnugZ USA of Salt Lake City announced that Jaime Sims has earned the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential from the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) Certification Institute. Earning the CPLP credential, Sims possesses the knowledge and skills to be a top performer in the workplace learning and performance field.
Read MoreCanada to Regulate the Sale of Small Magnets
Canada may be the latest country to ban the sale of small, high-powered magnets. The Canadian minister of health, Leona Aglukkaq, announced several new health initiatives last week including increased regulation of small magnets in children’s products.
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