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In The News - February 2020

American Diversity has partnered with PromoPulse, a mobile app in the promotional products industry dedicated to ideas, inspiration and information.

Outdoor Cap Co. (asi/75420) now provides automatic order status with Essent OrderTrax integration.

American Solutions for Business (asi/120075) recently held a 5K run/walk in conjunction with its national sales conference to benefit the United Way of Fort Worth. More than 170 individuals donated and 125 participated in the event.

Custom Ink, which specializes in e-commerce sales of custom-printed apparel and other items, has been named among the 2020 “100 Best Companies to Work For” by Fortune Magazine.

BELLA+CANVAS (asi/39590) has launched FAM 2.0, the second iteration of content for online course Fashion Apparel Masterclass (FAM). FAM 2.0 includes video lessons on three new relevant topics, along with interactions, downloadable resources and selling tools.

Orbus Exhibit & Display Group (asi/75209) has been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation for the fifth consecutive year and one of Digital Output Reader’s Choice Top 50 for 2020.

AIA Corporation (asi/109480) welcomes Imprints by Joyce and MDM Pro to its community of nearly 300 distributors and more than 3,000 supplier partners.

Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Naples, FL, unveiled the winners of its 10th annual FootPRINT Fund. This past year, $20,000 in free printing and marketing services was awarded to 20 local nonprofit FootPRINT Fund recipients.

Alternative Apparel (asi/34850) has collaborated with Nalgene Outdoor for a “Pledge to the Planet” initiative, in which attendees of PROJECT Las Vegas receive a Nalgene reusable water bottle and Alternative Apparel T-shirt for pledging to avoid using single-use plastic for the duration of the event.

Charles River Apparel (asi/44620) released its 2020 Spring collection, consisting of eight new styles and two color additions, as well as the Fanny Pack-N-Go.

Cobmex Apparel (asi/45545) introduced its New Contemporary Collection, consisting of a variety of sweater styles with inspiration taken from current retail trends.

DFS (asi/47991) announced a partnership with Sontiq and MyCorporation, two companies specializing in business identity and asset protection services.

Fisher Space Pen Co. (asi/54423) has launched six new models and announced three new partnerships to cement its commitment to the outdoors community, teaming with True TimberÒ Camouflage, ExpertVoice and weekly podcast Driftwood Outdoors.

Gildan Activewear Inc. (asi/56842) announced its inclusion in the 2020 SAM Sustainability Yearbook for the eighth consecutive year. Gildan received a Bronze Class distinction signifying that it achieved a mark between 5% to 10% of the top scores in the textiles, apparel and luxury goods industry.

HanesBrands (asi/59528) recently reported that it increased total global sales across all its business channels for full-year 2019 to nearly $6.97 billion, a 2.4% annual jump. Net income was up 11.3% to $600.72 million. Basic earnings per share were $1.65, up from $1.48 in 2018. Diluted earnings per share were $1.64, also up from $1.48. 

Orbus Exhibit & Display Group® (asi/75209) announced that it donated over $14,600 to various charitable institutions in 2019.

Polyconcept North America (PCNA, asi/78897) has announced which of its sales reps won awards from distributors for 2019. Bergman Incentives named Jon Schernikau the Supplier Rep of the Year and Brandvia (asi/145037) named Nina Ritchie the Salesperson of the Year. PromoShop (asi/300446) has named Sasha Pirrie the Salesperson of the Year, Ashley Thimons and Terri Lattanzi the Inside Sales Team of the Year and Leed’s (asi/66887) as Hardgoods Supplier of the Year.

Stouse (asi/89910) announced the official launch of its new paperboard folding cartons line of products.

Atlantic Coast Cotton (asi/37355) announced the release of its mobile app.

Royal Apparel (asi/83731) announced it will maintain its 2019 prices through June 30, 2020.

WOV-IN (asi/92980), Foamworx (asi/54886), Promopet (asi/79698) and FootPrintsUSA, have all earned Quality Certification Alliance (QCA) accreditation.