The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., has hired Bill Nault, a 20-plus-year industry veteran, as regional sales manager for its New England territory. Based in Rhode Island, Nault will cover Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. “Bringing Bill to The Magnet Group family was an easy decision,”…
Read MorePA Republicans Claim Democrats Used Steelers Merchandise to Recruit Voters
The Pennsylvania Republican Party wants to investigate the Fayette County Democrats, claiming they used Steelers merchandise to get people to register Democrat or change party affiliation at a recent county fair. According to WESA, the GOP claimed that the Democrats’ offer of Pittsburgh Steelers memorabilia, as well as offering a one-night stay at a local…
Read MorePro Towels Promotes Cortney Powell, Hires Katie Senft
The Pro Towels family of companies, including Pro Towels, Kanata Blanket Company, Superior and Neet Feet, is pleased to announce the promotion of Cortney Powell to inside sales, as well as hiring Katie Senft into a new position on the inside sales team. Powell will now be working with the company’s national customers from an…
Read More$2 Million in Hat Sales? PGA Championship Branded Merchandise Expected to Sell Big
The PGA Championship is marking two milestones today through Sunday as the tour takes to Missouri’s Bellerive Country Club. This edition will mark the last time the tournament will serve as the final major competition of the year, with the showdown set to move to May next season, making it the second big test for…
Read MoreCimpress Reports Growth Thanks to National Pen Co., Vistaprint
Cimpress, Venlo, Netherlands, parent company of both Vistaprint and National Pen Co., recently announced its fourth quarter 2018 earnings. The company reported that Vistaprint, which it had historically allocated about two-thirds of investment funds into since 2012, according to an accompanying letter to investors, stayed pretty much on track with the previous quarter. Cimpress reported…
Read MoreEuropean Union Could Force Apple to Adopt USB-C for iPhones
We incorrectly guessed a long time ago that Apple would make the jump to USB-C technology for the iPhone. It would make sense, though. It uses it on Macbook products, but its commitment to the proprietary Lightning cable is real, and doesn’t seem to be ending any time soon here. That might change in the…
Read MoreTommy Hilfiger Launches Smart Apparel No One Asked For
When it comes to smart apparel, there are many fashion brands that have done it right. Nike launched its immersive NBA jerseys. Levi’s partnered with Google for its smart jacket. But we can’t help but scratch our heads at Tommy Hilfiger’s new smart apparel venture. According to TechCrunch,…
Read MoreThe Magnet Group Announces New Castelli Headquarters Named After Fran Ford
The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., is pleased to announce the opening of the new Fran Ford Center, which will serve as the new home of Castelli Magnet. The factory moves from its previous location in Sparks, Nev., to a brand new, larger facility in Greenwood, S.C. Here, The Magnet…
Read MoreAll In the Logo: How Lululemon Turned Athleisure Apparel Into Work-Appropriate Attire
We’re constantly trying to find new and innovative ways to turn workout apparel into work-appropriate everyday wear. There’s still that one staggering question of “how do we get away with wearing a brand that is so commonly known for being one of the largest athletic/athleisure apparel companies?” Actually, the answer is quite simple, and Lululemon figured it out. It’s all about a new way the apparel company is using its logo…
Read MoreAre Clothing Vending Machines The Next Big Thing?
When we were growing up, we might have ventured a guess that clothing vending machines might exist in the future. Sure, those clothing items would have been branded with Lisa Frank artwork and the Spice Girls, but a vest vending machine is (almost) as exciting. According to Chron, there’s one of those very machines at…
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