Promo Products

Can You Hide Cash Payments? (Short Answer: No)
January 31, 2023 at 8:48 pm

In this week’s “Ask the Accountant,” Harriet Gatter addresses a question about cash payments — specifically how to hide them. Here’s why that’s a bad idea...

Koozie Group Promotes Pierre Montaubin to Chief Product and Sustainability Officer
January 31, 2023 at 8:11 pm

Koozie Group, Clearwater, Florida, announced the promotion of Pierre Montaubin to the newly created position of chief product and sustainability officer. This marks the first time in the supplier's history that sustainability has held a seat in the C-suite. Montaubin has 14 years of experience in...

Stran Announces Nicole Brown as Vice President of Operations
January 24, 2023 at 12:52 am

Stran, Quincy, Massachusetts, announced that promotional product industry veteran Nicole Brown has joined the management team in the role of vice president of operations, reporting to Chief Operating Officer Sheila Johnshoy. Brown began working as a full-time contractor at Stran in August 2022 to help...

How Hot Dog Promos Create Opportunities for Creative Apparel, Packaging
January 24, 2023 at 12:38 am

Dietz & Watson, a Philadelphia manufacturer of meats and cheeses, was capitalizing on the current Eagles excitement in Philly by going around and handing out branded merchandise, as well as special hot dogs called "bird dogs." They have a green bun because, well, go Birds...

Items Purchased: Are They Inventory?
January 17, 2023 at 7:29 pm

A reader asks, “When I buy items from suppliers isn’t that inventory?” Read today’s edition of “Ask the Accountant” for the answer…

Next Level Apparel Acquires German Manufacturer Stedman GmbH
January 17, 2023 at 6:20 pm

Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company Next Level Apparel announced the acquisition of Germany-based Stedman GmbH, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of premium casual and sportswear blank apparel for the printwear industry. Since 1953, Stedman has stood for top quality and ethically produced clothing across men’s, women’s and...

Last Chance: Submit Your Nomination for Print+Promo Marketing's 2023 Women in Print and Promo Issue!
January 10, 2023 at 5:08 pm

Print+Promo Marketing is asking for your help in nominating standout members from the print and promo industry! We’d love to highlight women from varying professional backgrounds: key managers, top sellers, press operators, thought leaders, members of the C-Suite, etc. The ideal candidate will inspire her peers, shift perceptions and/or have a demonstrated track record of success...

HPG Acquires Evans Manufacturing
January 10, 2023 at 4:58 pm

HPG, Braintree, Massachusetts, announced today that it has acquired Evans Manufacturing, Garden Grove, California. The two companies made the announcement with a video from the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. "The partnership with HPG represents the culmination of many years of hard work and dedicated service by...

So Many Item Numbers
January 3, 2023 at 5:04 pm

A reader asks, “When I create orders in SAGE and bring them over into QuickBooks, I like to create generic items, such as apparel, and change the description each time. It seems like I would have too many items otherwise. What do you think?” Read today’s edition of “Ask the Accountant” for the answer…

Stran & Company Completes Acquisition of Premier NYC
January 3, 2023 at 4:43 pm

Stran & Company, Quincy, Massachusetts, has completed its acquisition of the assets and business of Premier Business Services (Premier NYC), Larchmont, New York. “We remain committed to our M&A growth strategy, and with over 30 years of experience in the promotional products industry, we expect Premier NYC to complement our capabilities...