In recent years, T-shirts have evolved to be anything but basic. Identity and versatility consistently define tees, according to industry suppliers, communicating consumers’ needs and visions. The basic tee is not only fashionable, but also adaptable to current...
M&R Printing Equipment, Inc., Roselle, Ill., recently announced that Patrick Lashbrook has returned to the sales department as the SM&RT product sales manager. In his new role, Lashbrook will assist with M&R’s hybrid and digital product lines. Lashbrook...
Digital Art Solutions, Tempe, Ariz., is offering free classes in February as part of its free weekly Graphics Academy series. Grow Your Business with Graphics Feb. 1 This class will focus on the tools and techniques to manage the graphics side of your business. It...
PRINTING United Alliance, Fairfax, Va., and Idealliance, Alexandria, Va., announced the intent to merge the two organizations. Last year, SGIA and PIA officially merged to become PRINTING United Alliance. This new venture with Idealliance will further support the...
S&S Activewear (S&S), Bolingbrook, Ill., and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), New York, announced a new partnership in which CD&R-managed funds will invest alongside current owners and management to acquire S&S. S&S emphasizes speed and...
alphabroder | Prime Line, Trevose, Pa., recently announced its new Green Team initiative. The 20-person ab|Prime Green Team represents a diverse cross-section from more than 12 different functional areas of the organization. The Green Team mantra is to create a...
Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., has announced plans to kick off the new year with a YouTube mini-series, “The Vantage Vibe Live,” based on key elements of the promotional products industry. The weekly series featuring the inside scoop on trending apparel and decoration...
HanesBrands, Winston-Salem, N.C., has announced that Brandwear United will be the new name for Printwear Group. Brandwear United reflects its strong portfolio of sustainably focused brands—Hanes, Champion, Alternative and ComfortWash—and its now unified and expanded...
Beaver Paper Group, Atlanta, a member of Koehler Paper, is officially launching a new brand identity and enhanced website. "With all our progressive changes and updates, it was time for our branding to evolve as well,” says Tobias Sternbeck, CEO of Beaver Paper Group....
Manufacturers of athletic wear and accessories have an ever-widening variety of fabrics to choose from. Just as consumers demand more colorful, more durable materials, fabrics have evolved to meet those demands. However, with the newer synthetic fabrics, screen...
Last month, I explained all the reasons why you should use a monthly calendar to plan and publish to social media. This month, I begin to outline a strategy and tips on how to do it. Your social media calendar can be created on a daily, weekly, monthly or even yearly...
A good business plan serves as a critical roadmap to your destination of having a successful 2021. “Start focusing on getting the first quarter of 2021 right,” says business coach Marshall Atkinson, owner of Atkinson Consulting. “We need to head into this next year...
