Garry Hurvitz

Ash City, the promotional apparel supplier located in Lenexa, Kan., on December 3 announced the appointment of Doug Hayes as the company’s new president and CEO. He will oversee all aspects of the company’s go-to-market strategy for North America, starting January 3, 2013. Founder Garry Hurvitz will continue to lead Ash City's product development and supply chain initiatives.

Garry Hurvitz, president and CEO of Ash City USA, released the July 2011 edition of his "Eye on Asia" newsletter. Click through for a full reprinting of the letter, which forcasts apparel price increases that may affect the industry in 2012 and beyond.