S – The 18th edition of the PRomotion Expo, which is staged twice a year, closed its doors on August 20, 2010 with a slight decline in exhibitors, but with increased attendance figures: According to the organiser, Tore Lindfors, 2,242 visitors attended the show over the three days with an total number of 2,967 visits (August 2009: 2,193 visitors with 2,949 visits).   Read More...

USA – According to various sources, the US American clothes company, American Apparel, is almost bankrupt for the second time: According to the news, the company had stated that it would probably violate loan provisions.   Read More...

UK – The half-year figures published by the 4imprint group, one of the major promotional products companies on the UK market, have underlined the company’s solid performance.   Read More...

D – The German writing instrument specialist, Senator, has announced personnel shuffles within its organisation. Erik Würkner is the new Director International, which means he is responsible for the company’s entire international sales.   Read More...

NO – The German supplier of designer articles, koziol, is further expanding its Scandinavian market presence by adding Norway to the list of countries in addition to Finland and Sweden: The company Magasin, who already represents koziol in Sweden in the Collection and Incentive areas, has been won over as koziol’s exclusive partner.   Read More...