Management

Some projections show the promo industry's recent and unprecedented sales growth slowing in the coming years. But 2018 was not that year. Our 2019 Top 50 Suppliers totaled more than $6.5 billion in 2018 sales, with 44 of the top 50 increasing year-over-year sales and 18 posting double-digit percentage growth...

Edwards Garment, Kalamazoo, Mich., announced this morning that it has acquired Bishop Custom Clothing. "The acquisition of Bishop Custom Clothing is strategic for both of us," Gary Schultz, president and CEO of Edwards Garment, said in a press release. “Edwards and Bishop are leaders in our segments of the market and we share common values.…

Cimpress, Venlo, Netherlands, parent company of Vistaprint, released its first-quarter earnings report for the fiscal year, and saw a bit of an improvement on the National Pen side, but a dip in Vistaprint revenues. According to Nasdaq, the National Pen brand made $70.2 million, up 6.3 percent over last year. Vistaprint reported $343.2 million in…

AIA Corporation (AIA), Appleton, Wis., has hired Dana Henton and Andres Blanco as owner success managers. Henton and Blanco join AIA’s growing Success Management team, which now includes five managers dedicated to supporting the growth of the company’s 300 independent distributors. “2019 has been a year of continued growth…

Stran Promotional Solutions, Quincy, Mass., announced the hire of Lisa Fosdick as vice president of client success. Fosdick brings a wealth of experience across many facets of the promotional products industry, having worked as a consumer, a supplier and a distributor. "I am excited to be chosen by [Stran president] Andy Shape to lead Stran's…

Gemini Industries, Roxana, Ill., announced that it has acquired TKCups-Sorg's, a supplier of custom printed napkins, plates, coffee sleeves, coasters, cups and more. Founded in 1996, TKCups-Sorg's has specialized in both paper and plastic food service products, and has introduced environmentally-friendly product lines. Through the acquisition, Gemini will expand its promotional product offering with a…

Under Armour confirmed to the Baltimore Sun this week that its accounting practices are currently under federal investigation. The company has reportedly been cooperating with the investigation since 2017. The SEC and Justice Department are currently looking into whether the company manipulated its sales figures...

Terry Woodhams is retiring from HALO Branded Solutions after more than 30 years in the promotional products industry. Woodhams started in the industry in 1988 after a successful 20-year career in corporate management. He was the owner of American Pacific Promotions, a successful California distributorship, before selling the company…

Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, today announced that marketing professional Elizabeth Fagan has joined Geiger as the new director of marketing for its Crestline division. As director of marketing, Fagan will develop, integrate, and implement all marketing activities related to Crestline’s strategic direction and position, as well as...

Do you see your career as just a job? Just a way of making money? Something that keeps you from doing what you really want to be doing with your life? If you can see your career as a calling, it can become a positive expression of you, an integral part of who you are…