BIC Graphic North America (asi/40480) has further expanded its KAPSTON brand with the San Marco collection. The four new San Marco bags, which include a backpack, duffel, tote and messenger, were designed by BIC Graphic NA’s in-house team to have a decidedly “preppy” feel with durable cotton canvas, leatherette/suede accents and striped interior lining.

TSC Apparel (asi/90518) announced that Bruce S. of Apparel Manufacturing is the winner of the VIP Hard Summer Music Festival contest. The package includes exclusive experience upgrades, airfare, ground transportation, accommodations and more. The contest was a collaboration between Live Nation, TSC and American Apparel (asi/35297).

Premier Catalog Group has announced the addition of Duluth, GA-based The Corporate Shop (asi/169059).

SanMar (asi/84863) has released its 2020 Apparel, Bags and Caps Buyer’s Guide featuring 102 brand-new modern uniform options, updated looks and new woven selections from its most trusted brands.

Stran Promotional Solutions (asi/337725) raised over $1,900 in donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester during its second annual Charity Tag Sale.

Epson released the SureColor F6370, a next-generation dye-sublimation printer built to provide enhanced workflow and productivity for the promotional product and cut-and-sew markets. 

The Legacy Group recently recognized several of its supplier partners in a ceremony during the Legacy Exclusive Sales Event (LESE). Stormtech (asi/89869) received the Supplier of the Year Award for Apparel, Gemline (asi/56070) received the Supplier of the Year Award for Hard Goods, and Dan Edge of Peerless Umbrella (asi/76730) received the Legacy Supplier Representative of the Year Award.

Prime Line (asi/79530) released its Holiday Gift Guide, a catalog geared toward promotional products that the firm says are perfect for the upcoming gift-giving season. Featuring more than 200 styles, the guide has a wide range of products that aim to make the season less stressful for distributors and their end-clients, Prime Line said.

Charles River Apparel (asi/44620) recently sponsored and participated in Cradles to Crayons’ fourth annual Backpack-A-Thon in Chicago, where over 800 volunteers filled more than 50,000 backpacks with school supplies for children in need. Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12 living in homeless or low-income situations with the essential items they need at home, at school and at play.

Orbus Exhibit & Display Group (asi/75209) announced the release of its 2019-2020 version of The Promo Handbook catalog. All updated product offerings can be found in The Promo Handbook’s digital catalog at promohandbook.com.

Trimark (asi/92121), the apparel division of Top 40 supplier Polyconcept North America (PCNA, asi/78897), announced the launch of its new Fall collection. The launch adds over 20 new styles to the company’s popular Elevate line and exclusive Roots 73 collection from retail-brand partner Roots.

4imprint (asi/197045) awarded promotional product grants to nearly 275 nonprofit groups during the second quarter of 2019 through its one by one charitable program.

Carhartt, a premium workwear brand carried by many industry suppliers, is launching a new campaign – “Turning Rookies Into Veterans Since 1889” – that celebrates hardworking men and women. The campaign is directed by Peter Berg, an American director, writer and producer whose credits include Patriots Day, Lone Survivor and Friday Night Lights. Additionally, Carhartt is closing all its retail stores, its corporate Dearborn, MI, office and U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities on Labor Day to honor its employees.

Maple Ridge Farms (asi/68680) announced that it’s partnering with Habitat for Humanity in its 2019 Give Back initiative. Maple Ridge Farms has selected 15 gourmet gifts as part of the campaign, providing an array of options from which charitable gift-givers can select. Exactly 15% of the profits from these gifts will be donated to Habitat for Humanity, providing people in need with the opportunity to obtain quality, affordable housing.