Corporate Logo News

Hiring, Salary Freezes: Perhaps End in Sight?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:40:33 PDT

In more economic good news, it appears a slight majority of companies that have implemented hiring and salary freezes are considering lifting them, a move that would no doubt breathe life into an ailing job market.A survey from Watson Wyatt, a Washington, D.C.-based human resources firm, shows that 54 percent ...(158 words)

Bodek and Rhodes Adds Brands

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:45:13 PDT

Bodek and Rhodes, a wholesaler of imprintable activewear, will include four new brands of apparel in its 2010 catalog, to be released in November. This brings their total brand offerings up to 38.Already known for performance apparel with brands such as UltraClub, adidas, Badger Sport and TaylorMade, the company continues ...(123 words)

Ad-Tek Bows to International Merchandise Concepts

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:28:04 PDT

Ad-Tek Specialties’ owners Jack and Gloria Bitman are entering a business partnership with rival International Merchandise Concepts (IMC). The latter will take over the daily responsibilities and interactive duties of running the business, as well as incorporating Ad-Tek’s products in 2010. The Bitmans will maintain their ownership status, though.According to ...(80 words)

Sweda Gives Distributors Something to Write Home About

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:16:16 PDT

Sweda Co. has released a new 128-page writing instrument catalog – featuring more than 40 new items in seven types of pen product categories, expanded colors and styles, enhanced service options, and special price points.Scott Pearson, Sweda’s VP of merchandising, notes that Sweda’s 24-hour service and no-setup service options – ...(130 words)

Top 40 Distributor Continues to Grow

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:05:30 PDT

After its record-breaking summer with 11 new owners joining the company from June to August, Adventures in Advertising (AIA) continues the trend by adding five new owners to its network in September. The new affiliates are:• Jim Doherty, owner of Sycamore, Ill.-based OTL Promotions• Scott Holm, owner of Salt Lake ...(143 words)

Supplier Relocates: From Empire to Palmetto State

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:41:53 PDT

Mount Vernon, N.Y.-based Jetline is relocating its facilities and company headquarters to South Carolina.The move is expected to infuse approximately 250 employment positions into the area.For more information, visit the source.Source:TheSunNews.com: Personalized product company to move from NY to SC (39 words)

Customers Weary of Recession-Related Ad Pitches

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:27:02 PDT

It seems every other ad on TV mentions the recession or the economy. But a recent survey from AdWeekMedia and Harris Poll suggest that consumers are tired of being reminded how bad the economy is.Twenty-three percent of those polled said recession ads make the brand seem “more realistic,” while 27 ...(109 words)

Survey Says Workers Value Satisfaction Over Pay

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:12:18 PDT

A recent CNNMoney survey reveals that nearly half of all respondents value a job that is satisfying over a job that pays well with good benefits. When asked “What do you think is the most important quality in a job?” 45 percent said “satisfying work,” 37 percent said “good pay ...(75 words)

Investigative Rapper Infuriates Dov Charney

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:51:09 PDT

Bernard Dolan – known as B. Dolan to rap fans – made quite an impression on American Apparel CEO Dov Charney. Dolan is the co-mastermind behind knowmore.org, which critiques the social responsibility efforts of large companies.With reviews in categories such as "ethics" and "employee rights," the apparel industry’s bad boy was ...(170 words)

Decade-Old Supplier Still Kicking After Chapter 11

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:21:04 PDT

Teaneck, N.J.-based Millennium Leather LLC (Andrew Philips Collection) announced that it will continue as an industry supplier after restructuring its debt under a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.CEO Philip Kahan shares, “We took this action to ensure long-term viability in the face of a difficult banking environment. Our decision was predicated ...(215 words)