November 30, 2017
In The News - November 2017
Hanesbrands (asi/59528) has donated 225,000 pairs of socks and 18,000 pairs of underwear to organizations fighting homelessness across the U.S. as part of its eighth annual Hanes Sock Drive. Hanes has partnered with The Salvation Army, Delivering Good, Covenant House and nearly 30 other community-based relief programs to distribute the apparel to those in need.
IDProductsource (asi/62088) has released its newest holiday video. Check it out here.
Wisconsin Knitwear (asi/97595) donated 2,500 knit hats to The Big Bundle Up campaign, a charity initiative in Wisconsin that encourages people to donate new or gently used gloves, hats, scarves, coats, and other warm winter gear for those in need.
Innerworkings (asi/168860) has announced a new long-term contract with global wine and spirits producer Trinchero Family Estates.
American Apparel (asi/35297) has launched a capsule collection of hoodies, T-shirts and bags in support of Pencils of Promise to fund the construction of schools and provide support for teachers in developing nations.
Crystal D (asi/47759) has added more than 100 new awards and gifts to its product line for 2018.
Prime Line (asi/79530) is supporting a Read Aloud program in its hometown of Bridgeport, CT, by having employees participate in classroom reading on a monthly basis and by donating branded stress relievers to students.
SnugZ USA (asi/88060) was recently honored at the Utah Manufacturers Association 112th Annual Banquet for outstanding execution in operational performance and best practices, economic achievement, workplace safety, community and state involvement, public outreach and fidelity to the principles of free enterprise.
Geiger (asi/202900) has promoted Dawn Ruler to the position of division sales vice president for Geiger Midwest.
All Star Incentive Marketing (asi/117110) has named Rick Schwartz from Charles River Apparel (asi/44620) as its sales rep of the year.
LightNovelties (asi/67483) will be closed for holiday break from December 15 through December 31.
Nucom Ltd. (asi/74600) has added nine styles from The John Forsyth Shirt Company to its line.
4imprint (asi/197045) awarded 206 charitable organizations “one by one” promotional products grants during the third quarter of 2017.
S&S Activewear (asi/84358) is relocating its corporate office within Bolingbrook, IL, in early December. Over 100 employees will work out of the firm’s new headquarters, a 79,000 square foot building that features conference rooms, meeting spaces, a training center and a coffee bar.
The Book Company (asi/41010) has released the new Cannabis Strain Tracker Journal, designed and published exclusively for the promotional products industry through a partnership with Green Flower Media, a source for cannabis courses and content.
Axis Promotions (asi/128263) recently had its “promobars” featured in BizBash's “10 Event Ideas & Products You May Have Missed at BizBash Live: New York.”
ePromos Promotional Products (asi/188515) has donated $15,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster and hurricane relief. The donation is comprised of employee contributions, which the company matched, as well as a percentage of proceeds from September 18th through September 20th.
SanMar (asi/84863) announced it has added more than 40 new apparel styles from New Era. The apparel launch includes performance T-shirts, sweatshirts, polos and activewear. A catalog will be available in early January 2018 and SanMar will showcase these new products at beginning of the year trade shows.