HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.—Royal Apparel announces the grand opening of its new distribution facility and corporate offices in Hauppauge, N.Y. The company’s new address and phone numbers are as follows: 65 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788; 866-ROYAL-1-S (866-769-2517). Visit www.royalapparel.net.  -Read more-

ST.MICHAEL, Barbados—Gildan announces its entry into the world of online social networks with its first Facebook and Twitter sites. Initially launched to further promote the “I Support…” program, these sites will morph to provide more information on Gildan’s products and company, including regular updates and information about Gildan’s complete Corporate Social Responsibility commitment to making a genuine positive impact on the environment, people and communities it touches.  -Read more-

One of the undeniable players on the social-media marketing field has been Twitter—best described as a micro-blogging website. Considering Twitter has more than 200 million members and a growth rate comparable to Facebook, the system clearly lends itself to online marketing opportunities.

MASONTOWN, Pa.—Imprintables Warehouse debuts a new Facebook page that will include announcements of the latest educational videos, webinars, chats and workshops held during trade shows and at company facilities. Fans can post questions and interact with one another to learn about new trends, marketing strategies and niches. To join, log onto www.facebook.com  and type "Imprintables Warehouse" in the top search bar, then click "Become A Fan."

For a while now, there’s been a ‘buzz’ in the evening and entertainment news programs about social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook and, for business people, LinkedIn. By ‘buzz,’ I mean how we’ve chortled and guffawed at celebrities and athletes getting themselves into hot water with their inane and ignorant posts and brain-droppings on their social-media websites. Still, I wondered, can this means of real-time communication be utilized as a worthwhile conduit between vendor and customer?

For a while now, there’s been a ‘buzz’ in the evening and entertainment news programs about social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook and, for business people, LinkedIn. By ‘buzz,’ I mean how we’ve chortled and guffawed at celebrities and athletes getting themselves into hot water with their inane and ignorant posts and brain-droppings on their social-media websites. Still, I wondered, can this means of real-time communication be utilized as a worthwhile conduit between vendor and customer? 

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.—Brother International Corporation receives two Best Buy awards in the sewing machine category from Consumers Digest magazine. Following a comparison of all machines in the marketplace, the Project Runway Limited Edition CE-5000PRW was rated a Best Buy in the economy category of computerized sewing machines, and the Quattro 6000D four-in-one sewing, embroidery, quilting and crafting machine was rated a Best Buy in the premium category of embroidery and sewing combination machines.  -Read more-

With a mission to create global public awareness of the threat posed by high-carbon-footprint living, Carbon Teeshirt Limited’s climate and carbon-neutral Ts sport a simple footprint design on the front and footprint-reducing message in back. Making their way into celebrities hands during last year’s Emmy Awards and onto the Discovery Channel’s Planet Green series, all within its first year of business, the T-shirts help the company achieve its earth-focused initiative while employees strive to set an example, getting a handle on their own planetary impression.