AIM Smarter LLC (AIM), Philadelphia, announced the formation of the AIM Diversity Council and its commitment to embrace and drive programs that promote the mission of the council within the organization, the promotional products industry and the AIM community. The newly formed council consists of distributors and suppliers…
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Gemline, Lawrence, Mass., announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the RuMe brand and related intellectual property. RuMe, short for ReUseMe, originated in the retail marketplace, where the brand first appeared in gift shops and boutiques, and then quickly expanded into leading retailers such as The Container Store, Whole Foods and Target.…
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Qpromo, Buffalo Grove, Ill., has announced the addition of Matt Staff as the company’s new director of sales. Staff is an industry veteran who brings more than 14 years of accomplished sales experience as both a supplier and distributor. He most recently served as national sales manager and previously…
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Charles River Apparel, Sharon, Mass., has hired Wayne Best as the company’s chief marketing officer. Best will be a key member of the company’s senior leadership team, and will report directly to CEO and owner Barry Lipsett. This addition comes as the company looks to increase its focus on the evolving needs of its customers…
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iPROMOTEu, Wayland, Mass., announced that Dave Kneram has joined as its new vice president of information technology. Kneram has had a lengthy and successful career as an IT professional, and for the past 10 years has worked at Vistaprint and its parent company Cimpress…
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Koozie Group (previously BIC Graphic North America) has announced the implementation of a “KG Factor” (Keep It. Give It.) designation identifying 510 products whose designs lessen environmental impact through longevity. The supplier conducted an impartial end-user survey to identify KG Factor items as part of Koozie Group’s larger social impact and sustainability commitment…
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AIA Corporation, Appleton, Wis., recently welcomed four distributors—SparkWood Marketing & Events Inc., OLJ Marketing Solutions LLC, Caldwell Marketing Group and Estate Love Franchising LLC. “We are excited to welcome these distributors to our growing community of nearly 300 independent owners and more than 3,000 supplier partners,” said Joél Bastien, senior vice president of owner experience…
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Next Level Apparel, Los Angeles, announced that Randall Hales has joined the company as co-CEO along with Joe Simsolo. Simsolo will be transitioning out of the day-to-day management of the company during 2021, but will continue to stay connected to Next Level as an advisor, board member and shareholder.…
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alphabroder/Prime Line, Trevose, Pa., announced today that hardgoods president Jeff Lederer will be leaving the company after 27 years. “It has been my honor to work alongside so many incredibly talented, dedicated, hard-working team members and customers,” Lederer said. “By building on a legacy started by my father, Prime grew to become one of the industry’s…
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Vault Promotions, Nashville, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Gateway Marketing Concepts, also known in the promotional products industry as GMCline. Judy Eppel, the former owner of Gateway Marketing Concepts, will remain part of the combined organization to ensure continuity of service. “When Judy and I began discussing the possibility of Vault acquiring…
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