Distributor News

China Revises Deal for Yuan Dealings in Hong Kong
July 19, 2010

July 19 (Reuters) - China's central bank on Monday signed a revised agreement for handling yuan transactions in Hong Kong with the Bank of China (Hong Kong), the territory's clearing bank for the Chinese currency, Xinhua news agency reported.

The new terms will help Hong Kong expand its business dealings in the Chinese currency, Xinhua reported. (Reporting by Aileen Wang and Simon Rabinovitch; Editing by Tom Miles)

Promo Marketing 2010 Supplier Excellence Awards
July 15, 2010

Each year, Promo Marketing asks its readers to tell them which suppliers make the best pens, golf balls, jackets and bags, and the results are our annual Supplier Excellence Awards. With nearly 200 finalists and more than 60 winning companies represented across 33 product categories, the Supplier Excellence Awards represents the most popular, most successful and most effective manufacturers in our industry. And most importantly, it’s all decided by you.

Norwood Continues to Wrap Up Indy Operations
July 15, 2010

Norwood Promotional Products LLC has updated its timeline for leaving Indiana. The company announced earlier this year that its headquarters will be moving from Indianapolis to Florida after it was purchased by BIC Graphic.

Shumsky's Brand on Demand is Accepted as Official Trademark
July 14, 2010

Brand on Demand, Shumsky Enterprises' proprietary inventory management solution has been accepted as an official trademark by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Shumsky trademarked its latest customer offering to recognize and protect the specific purchasing practices and supplier relationship procedures that define Brand on Demand.

HALO/Lee Wayne on the Penny To Buck Watch For List
July 13, 2010

Personalized pens are still the most popular & cost effective promotional product.
A recent survey by Vendo Direct, Inc., confirms that personalized pens are the most popular promotional items and account for an approximate 8 billion dollars of sales in the USA.