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Written by Jackie Rosselli
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Thursday, 10 December 2009 15:17 |
 NHS staff across the north and north-east will soon be wearing new uniforms that are specially designed to help stop the spread of hospital superbugs.
They will swap their current outfits with a single short-sleeved tunic-style ensemble which comes in five shades of blue and two shades of green. The uniforms, which do not have breast pockets to carry pens, scissors and other equipment, are made from material that is easy to keep clean to help ward off bugs such as MRSA and Clostridium difficile (C.diff). New dress rules will also prohibit medical staff from leaving work in their uniforms, except where it is part of duties to work in the community or in emergencies, again to prevent cross-contamination. Staff at Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow became the first to receive the uniforms yesterday. Clinical staff will wear one of five shades of blue with navy trousers, while staff such as caterers, cleaners and hospital porters will wear green tunics with navy trousers. NHS staff in Grampian, Tayside, Highland, Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles will be given new uniforms once their old ones have worn out between now and 2011. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: “Not only will the new NHS staff uniform help to convey the professionalism of healthcare workers, it will also make it easier for patients to identify staff.” Liberal Democrat public health spokesman Jamie Stone said: “Unless the NHS takes on responsibility for cleaning uniforms, a new style of uniform won’t stop deadly hospital infections spreading.” C.diff was directly responsible for two deaths at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and a contributing factor in three others between October 19 and November 6. Last month, Ms Sturgeon threatened to sack those in charge of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary if hygiene standards were not improved. She vowed to act in response to a damning report by the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate. A Scottish Government spokeswoman said: “The uniform helps infection control in one simple but very important way, allowing better hand hygiene. “All the new uniforms have short sleeves, which ensures every single person wearing the uniform can easily wash their hands, wrists and forearms, of which minimises the risk of spreading infection.” NHS Tayside director of nursing Maggie Simpson said: “The new uniforms will be phased in over a three-year period. We will be using all our existing stock for replacements until these uniforms run out.” Judith Catherwood, associate allied health professional director for NHS Highland, said: “The new uniforms are lighter and more flexible and the short-sleeve design will enable staff to wash hands easily and help minimise the risk of infection and cross-contamination, allowing us to continue to tackle healthcare-associated infection.” Source: Press and Journal, UK, December 10, 2009 |
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Written by Jackie Rosselli
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Monday, 14 June 2010 11:26 |
 Sally Swanson never wanted to make uniforms. Unlike some in the industry, she didn't inherit the family business, nor did she strive to work for any of the big names. And when she made outfits for her first police department, she wasn't exactly looking for referrals.
"I told them to go away and not tell anyone where they got their uniforms," she says flatly.
But cops are a chatty bunch, and word spread, so Sally Swanson became the accidental uniform outfitter.
Swanson is CEO of Bratwear, a Washington-based manufacturer of high quality custom uniforms for law enforcement. Although small by industry standards – there are only 16 employees and a handful of home sewers – Bratwear's reach extends far beyond state boundaries, into Canada and even the Netherlands. "An officer blogged about how great his K-9 uniform was," responds Swanson when queried about landing the latter accounts.
Designing on the Fly
Word of mouth has been Swanson's best marketing tool even before she began making uniforms. A fitness instructor back in the '80s, she started sewing her own workout gear when she became dissatisfied with off-the-rack merchandise. "It was the Jane Fonda era and everything looked the same, and was made for one body type" she says. "There was no quality, and I wanted something better."
Apparently, so did her students, and what started as a hobby quickly turned into a business. She founded Flashwear, innovative workout wear for the sports enthusiast, and began making apparel for the likes of the Seattle Super Sonic cheerleaders, among others.
A local police department, the Puyallup PD, had just started a bike patrol, and wanted to know if Sally would make their uniforms. She was less than enthusiastic.
"Uniforms?," remembers Swanson. "I made colorful, distinctive activewear, who would want to make uniforms?"
These were the days of all wool uniforms, pre high-tech or high performance fabrics. The Puyallup command staff wanted a unified look for its officers, so the bike patrol cut their wool trousers and made them into shorts. Spandex, used widely in the consumer market at the time, was frowned upon by police departments because of its less-than-professional appearance. But the Puyallup cops used it anyway, under their uniform, to prevent chafing. One slight problem: the undergarment didn't have a fly, meaning officers would have to remove clothing and gear just to go to the bathroom.
So reluctantly, Swanson designed breathable, stretch underwear – with a fly, and used the fabrics of the day to provide a comfortable pant coordinate to the French Blue trousers worn by Puyallup's rank and file. "Given what was available back then, they were pretty ugly, but they were very functional," comments Swanson.
So functional that Puyallup talked up Swanson to the Tacoma Police, who soon showed up asking for their own duds. And when Tacoma was featured on a "Cops" television segment, inquires began pouring in nationwide.
A supplier was born.
From bike patrol units, Bratwear began making uniforms for other specialized divisions, including K-9 and motor patrols. But the company doesn't just make shorts and underwear anymore. An all season jacket for bike patrols is an in-demand product, and includes zip-out sleeves, a waterproof outer shell, and reflective trim for visibility.
They even manufacture a duty uniform, a rugged jumpsuit with the high performance features demanded by officers on the west coast. They were the first to bring the concept to law enforcement, and it remains a best seller to this day.
High Performance and Highly Custom
There's little stock found at Bratwear; everything the company makes, from shorts to jackets to undergarments and body armor covers, is made to order. Fabrics come from overseas mills ("I'd order them here, if anyone made them anymore," she laments), with Bratwear's own thread blends and dyes to match a department's color requirements. Each officer is individually measured before employees cut the pieces needed to manufacture the uniform. Stay-at-home moms stitch together the rough uniform, then ship the garments back to the shop for finishing touches.
Any component of the uniform can be modified to match the desired functionality of the wearer. Bratwear will add or delete pockets, move belt loops, or resize the length of a zipper to accommodate her customers. She'll even alter garments not made by Bratwear. "Customers like our sewing better," she says.
Such quality and attention to detail doesn't come cheap. Swanson readily admits that until recently, she was the most expensive supplier in the business, but a price freeze over the past few years has leveled the playing field with competitors.
She admits to having lost accounts due to the high price tag, but says that over 80 percent eventually return, saying that it wasn't worth the switch. "Our workmanship is second to none, and our products easily outlast the competition," she says proudly. Many items in the Bratwear line last over 10 years, making it a sound investment for most departments.
A tough economy has presented challenges this year. "We've had to find better ways to do what we do, but it hasn't been easy," she adds.
What does come easy is the sense of community, the connection, that Bratwear has, an emphasis that is rare in today's global economy. Take the home sewers. "It's our way of keeping jobs in the community and reenergizing a skill that has all but disappeared from the business," says Swanson.
And when a memorial was held recently to honor those officers killed in the line of duty last year, it was Bratwear who made the shrouds for the police cars. "No one asked us to do it and we didn't advertise it, we just did it anyway," says Swanson. "We made uniforms for six of those officers, and there was a real sense of loss."
Such actions speak to who Bratwear is as company, as does the selection of Gary Wescott, as Swanson's business partner. A former Pierce County Sheriff Deputy, Wescott wore the first uniform Swanson ever made.
To learn more about Bratwear, visit www.bratwear.com |
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Written by Jackie Rosselli
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Thursday, 27 May 2010 12:07 |
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Hopkins, MN, May 27, 2010 – Page & Tuttle Corporate, a division of River’s End Trading Company is pleased to introduce its new Jockey® Sport and Jockey® Classic Collections as part of the new 2010 Playbook Catalog, for release June 15th, 2010.
The new Jockey® Sport and Jockey® Classic Collections will include some of our best selling piques and wovens previously branded under Munsingwear. Jockey is a global lifestyle brand known for comfort and has a long-standing consumer loyalty. Jockey product is sold in over 120 countries and has a high-perceived value in the retail marketplace.
The Jockey® Sport collection will include moisture-wicking performance styles designed with function and fashion in mind. The sport shirts range from 100% polyester ultimate piques to luxury blended piques with a silky soft hand and luminous sheen. The Jockey® Classic collection will include 100% ringspun cotton knits and easy-care, wrinkle-resistant wovens for men and women.
“We are excited to extend our Jockey product offering to include Jockey® Sport and Jockey® Classic to the promotional products industry,” said Jayme Weber, Vice-President, Promotional Products Division of Page & Tuttle® Corporate. “The decision to expand the Jockey product line with the new Jockey® Sport and Jockey® Classic Collections was made because of the strength of the Jockey brand name and its global recognition. It’s the same great product with the same great value, but now with a more powerful consumer driven brand.”
Page & Tuttle Corporate has a history dating back to 1886, and is headquartered in Hopkins, Minnesota. This division of River’s End Trading Company designs, sources, decorates and markets apparel and accessories to the promotional products industry, the imprinted sportswear and uniform markets, and the golf pro and resort shop industries. Page & Tuttle Corporate markets apparel under its own Page & Tuttle® brand as well as the Jockey® and Forsyth® brands under licensing agreements. For more information on Page & Tuttle Corporate, visit www.pageandtuttlecorporate.com
About Jockey International, Inc.
Jockey International, Inc., is a privately held company, founded in 1876. Today, Jockey is a leading manufacturer and marketer of apparel products sold in major department and specialty stores in more than 120 countries around the world. With headquarters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Jockey is committed to quality, comfort, fashion and innovation. As Jockey grows, the simple commitment to serve our consumers’ needs continues to be our company’s hallmark.
Shop us at Jockey.com, call us at 1-800-JOCKEY-1, fan us at http://www.facebook.com/jockey, follow us at Twitter.com/Jockey and enjoy our videos at YouTube.com/Jockey.
Media Contact:
Jayme Weber
Vice-President Promotional Products Division
Phone: 952-912-2517
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Written by Jackie Rosselli
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Friday, 29 May 2009 14:20 |
 Over the last two decades, much of the growth experienced in the uniform industry has come about horizontally; that is, companies have generally bought out their competitors.
Vertical growth or integration has been much more complicated, primarily due to outsourcing and globalization. The dictionary defines the vertical integration of a company as "relating to or involving all stages from production to sale," an industry rarity for certain.
But there are a handful of truly vertical uniform companies out there, and for them, the model provides a competitive advantage, giving these businesses greater control over the supply source and a higher certainty that the end result – the finished product -- will be quality and top notch.
"Handful," might actually be an overstatement. "I know of only one other company with all USA manufacturing who does what we do, and they're out on the west coast," says Harry Candland, president of Phoenix Textiles and Apparel, the only vertical UniformMarket was able to find.
Located in Middlebourne, West Virginia, Phoenix Textiles and Apparel is a 35,000 square foot facility with approximately 40 employees. For the most part, it operates as a one stop shop in a world that is increasingly segmented and specialized. "The yarn comes in one door and out the other as a finished product. We buy raw yarn, knit it into greige goods, then dye, cut and sew," continues Candland. "We don't pay someone to do things for us."
As a result, customers save big on shipping and manufacturing costs, and turnaround time is reduced. Delivery is generally 3-4 days on small orders, ten days on orders of 5,000 units or better. And with over 100 embroidery heads on site, costs are further reduced. "We're competitive because we're vertical," notes Candland. "We have good knitters and an experienced staff which is hard to come by these days."
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Friday, 15 January 2010 09:15 |
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Point Blank Solutions, Inc., a leader in the field of protective body armor, today announced that it will be exhibiting several of its new ballistic models certified under the latest NIJ Standard-0101.06 at the 2010 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show). Considered the largest and most comprehensive event for professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries, SHOT Show kicks off on January 19th and runs through the 22nd at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. "SHOT Show is a great forum to showcase our new, NIJ .06 solutions and meet with many of our key customers and partners," stated Mike Foreman, SVP of Sales and Marketing.
"We are very excited about our 2010 line-up, which includes 15 newly certified ballistic models designed to provide officers with the greatest level of protection against increased threats. Working with partners such as DuPont Protection Technologies, we continue to develop and integrate the most innovative technologies, and remain committed to delivering solutions to our customers when they demand them. Already, we have a number of federal, state and local agencies adopting NIJ .06 systems with DuPont™ Kevlar® XP™ technology, and look forward to sharing our insights on user trends with attendees."
The Company's subsidiaries, Point Blank Body Armor and Protective Apparel Corporation of America (PACA), will display some of the most advanced lines of concealable and tactical body armor and accessory products, including newly enhanced packages for female officers. Among the products to be showcased are: -- PBBA's Vision®, a high-performance concealable body armor system designed to suit personal needs for thinness and flexibility, with the optimal combination of comfort and protection.
-- PACA's Blue Steel™ concealable vest featuring the same advanced ballistic capabilities as Vision®, coupled with a temperature-regulating carrier construction to keep officers exceptionally cool and dry.
-- PBBA's Hi-Lite™ vest which offers the ultimate fusion of protection and comfort. This concealable carrier comes with a new design that provides greater range of motion, flexibility and adjustability.
-- PACA's Perform-X concealable vest which provides optimum protective coverage with ergonomically-enhanced materials that keep the wearer cooler, dryer and more comfortable.
-- PBBA's Dragon Fire™, a performance-driven, side-opening tactical armor system that combines ultimate coverage and maneuverability.
-- PACA's Four Star tactical vest which provides maximum protective coverage, extreme versatility in fit and enhanced adjustability for greater mobility.
With more NIJ .06 certifications than any other body armor manufacturer in the industry, the Company will have on display, several new ballistic packages including Hi-Lite XP™ and Perform XP™, constructed of 100% DuPont™ Kevlar® XP™, a new patented woven fabric technology. These latest solutions with Kevlar® XP™ were specially developed to protect against growing threat levels and to deliver incredible bullet-stopping power under various extreme field conditions (heat, humidity, cold, and mechanical wear). DuPont independent lab tests have illustrated that Kevlar® XP™ consistently stops most bullets within the second or third layer of a ballistic panel. The remaining layers absorb the bullet's energy and tests have shown that the fabric decreases back face signature (BFS) by 15% or more, thereby reducing potentially serious ballistic and trauma injuries. It is also up to 10% lighter than other commercially available technologies designed to defeat the most challenging NIJ Level IIIA ballistic threat -- the 44 Magnum.
Other flagship products such as the Assault-One and SPIDER® vests, Rapid Response Plate Carrier, Multi-Component Plate Harness, Stretcher, as well as the Company's exclusive ThorShield™ electroshock weapon protection technology will also be exhibited. Attendees are invited to view solutions and speak one-on-one with the PBBA and PACA team at booth #11163.
ABOUT POINT BLANK SOLUTIONS, INC.
Point Blank Solutions, Inc. is a leader in the design and production of technologically advanced body armor systems for the U.S. Military, Government and law enforcement agencies, as well as select international markets. The Company is also recognized as the largest producer of soft body armor in the U.S. With state-of-the-art manufacturing and laboratory testing facilities, strategic technology and marketing alliances, and an ongoing commitment to drive innovation, Point Blank Solutions believes that it can deliver the most advanced body armor solutions, quicker and better than anyone in the industry. The Company maintains facilities in Pompano Beach, FL and Jacksboro, TN. To learn more about Point Blank Solutions, Inc. visit our website at www.PointBlankSolutionsInc.com. Source: Company release, Pompano Beach, Fl, January 14, 2010 |
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Written by Jackie Rosselli
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Friday, 11 December 2009 11:38 |
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Latest Version Boasts New Look, Custom Fields and Free Surveys
There’s good news for users of UniformMarket Post Office: the easy-to-use email marketing system just got better.
A service of UniformMarket LLC, Post Office now has a sleek new look, and includes a number of updates such as better interface capabilities, the ability to create custom fields, and free surveys and forms. With UniformMarket Post Office, conducting an email campaign has never been easier, more cost effective or professional.
More and more businesses are turning to email marketing as an adjunct to their communications and promotional efforts. Done properly, email is a fast, efficient and inexpensive way to keep in contact with customers and prospects, make sales, get traffic to your web site and boost your profitability. Furthermore, if you use a good email management service such as UniformMarket Post Office, you can track the effectiveness of subject lines, article headlines or special offers.
The latest improvements to UniformMarket Post Office are designed to help you bring on more new customers and take better care of your existing ones. Highlights include:
• Custom Fields - In addition to the standard audience fields in every account, custom audience fields help you store information that's unique to your strategy. You’ll also have the ability to personalize campaigns with just about anything.
• Better Interface - Links, line breaks, spacing, bullet points and other styles pasted from Word documents, Excel files, or web pages can now be done with ease. Plaintext click-tracking is grouped together, just below HTML links, so things look neater. And you can quickly edit both the text color and the underline color of links.
• Free Surveys and Forms - Customer satisfaction surveys, event reminders, registration forms and market research surveys help you find new audience segments and result in smarter email campaigns. While other services charge for these features, UniformMarket Post Office provides them free of charge.
Businesses engage in email marketing because it works, and works well. According to research conducted by the Direct Marketing Association, email marketing generated an ROI of $43.62 for every dollar spent on it in 2009. The expected figure for 2010 is $44.08. It outperforms all the other direct marketing channels examined, such as print catalogs.
To learn more about UniformMarket Post Office or to schedule a demo, contact Rick Levine at
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About UniformMarket LLC:
UniformMarket LLC provides a full range of e-commerce, marketing and news services that connect dealers, distributors, manufacturers and mills with the end users who seek their products and expertise.
Developed by seasoned industry veterans who know the uniform landscape, the UniformMarket Store System application helps uniform dealers, distributors and manufacturers mange their web sites and online sales. Used by hundreds of industry professionals, it is the only complete website service designed with the specific needs of uniform dealers and manufacturers.
UniformMarket Post Office is an email-based direct mailing system that allows users to design regular marketing campaigns and communications with customers - keeping them up to date and you on their minds.
UniformMarket News is the most recognized and respected news site covering the uniform, medical and corporate apparel industries. Thousands visit its website portal each day to read original articles, view company press releases, scan a calendar of events, and learn about issues affecting the manufacture, sale and distribution of uniforms and apparel.
Learn more about UniformMarket LLC by visiting www.uniformmarket.com
Read the latest reports and breaking news on the only industry site that is updated daily at www.uniformmarketnews.com
Source: Company release, Northbrook, IL, December, 2009 |
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Monday, 15 March 2010 10:45 |
 Of the many new products and concepts introduced at last week's NAUMD show, one of them caught our eye – Agion Active™, an anti-odor textile treatment developed by industry newcomer Agion Technologies.
Agion Active is the first and only dual action treatment that effectively eliminates odor in and around garments. It works by combining naturally-occurring silver-ion based antimicrobial protection with a mineral-based technology that involves the use of silicate, a crystalline substance that has a high surface area able to pull in ambient odors, sucking stink out of the garment itself as well as the area surrounding it.
Agion Active also enables treatment of white materials without causing discoloration, a common problem with other silver-based textile treatments, according to the company.
Although no applications exist within the uniform industry yet, Agion Active could give manufacturers a new advantage with existing partnerships and also help capture new uniform accounts. Now, odor prevention can be positioned alongside style, design and functionality features that separate manufacturers, providing ideal brand experiences through uniforms and career apparel.
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Written by Jackie Rosselli
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Friday, 30 April 2010 10:01 |
 Remember when you were told that what you can't see won't hurt you? Well, turns out not to be true in all situations, especially if you're the patient of a doctor or nurse who hasn't washed his uniform in a while.
We all know uniforms can bolster corporate image or protect workers in high risk occupations, but can they also endanger your life?
Sadly, the answer is yes for hospital patients across the country. Healthcare workers habitually touch their own uniforms, as well as other items, increasing the risk that bacteria will be carried to the patient and cause infection. Worse, they frequently wear their uniforms off the job, jeopardizing the safety of the population at large.
Even though the problem is well-documented, the risks for getting Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs), as they are known, steadily increased during recent decades.
The Facts:
Here in the United States, about 2 million patients each year become ill with an HAI, according to the Centers for Disease Control; 90,000 such cases are fatal. Beyond the human cost are financial considerations. Individuals who contract an HAI increase their hospital stays by 7-10 days, adding $30,000 in treatment costs per patient. In response, insurance companies have stopped reimbursing for HAI illnesses, deeming them preventable maladies.
And come 2015, such medical missteps will have financial consequences for hospitals, thanks to President Obama's health care overhaul. According to the new law, Medicare payments to hospitals will be reduced for preventable readmissions and for certain infections that can usually be staved off with good nursing care.
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Thursday, 29 April 2010 08:47 |
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Northbrook, IL, April 29 – UniformMarket is pleased to announce that the SanMar and Edwards Garment drop ship programs have been fully integrated into the Vendor Alliance Program, the online solution that streamlines the selling process while maximizing profits for dealers and manufacturers.
Many uniform dealers increase their sales and decrease their workload by taking advantage of the drop-ship programs offered by leading manufacturers. How? Through a seamless, hassle-free online ordering system – a customer places an order, the dealer passes it on to their supplier, and the supplier sends the apparel straight to the customer, saving time, raising satisfaction and resulting in a win for all involved.
Creating a website that can take advantage of this opportunity with multiple suppliers in an automated fashion has eluded many uniform companies – until now. “These are huge benefits for SanMar and Edwards retailers,” says UniformMarket CEO David Sykes. “The drop-ship feature allows for quick delivery without keeping large inventory in multiple retail locations, a source of concern for many dealers.”
The Vendor Alliance Program gives manufacturers the opportunity to share their full catalog - down to the SKU level – with authorized retailers for use in their web stores and POS systems. Manufacturers can also add additional features such as near time inventory status and drop ship programs, capabilities which help the retailer better serve the customer while generating incremental revenue for the business. “Keeping everyone updated on inventory means the end user can be assured their orders will ship quickly,” notes Sykes.
The Vendor Alliance Program is available in three package levels: Silver, Gold and Platinum. The standard Silver package allows the manufacturer to share his entire catalog of products and images; the Gold package adds near-time inventory updates and the Platinum package adds drop-ship functionality. Best, participation requires little fuss - all technical requirements are handled by UniformMarket, at its state-of-the-art headquarter facilities.
Edwards and SanMar are well-known entities within the industry. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Edwards Garment is the go-to source for quality career, casual and uniform apparel for many of North America’s retailers; Seattle-based SanMar supplies many industries, including the sportswear, promotional products and industrial laundry markets.
Many are following the Edwards and San Mar lead, joining the Vendor Alliance Program in steady numbers since its launch last December. Look for more manufacturers to join in the coming weeks. Not on board yet? Visit www.uniformmarket.com to learn more.
About UniformMarket
Headquartered in Northbrook, IL, UniformMarket provides a full range of eCommerce solutions that connect dealers, distributors and manufacturers with the end users who seek their products and expertise.
UniformMarket’s popular Uniform Dealer Sales Pro helps uniform dealers, distributors and manufacturers mange their web sites and online sales, and is used by North America’s leading uniform businesses. Developed by industry veterans who know the uniform landscape, it is the only complete website service designed with the specific needs of uniform dealers and manufacturers.
Uniform Rental Direct Sales Pro gives rental companies a complete end-to-end solution to their online eCommerce concerns. Completely automated, it is designed to keep industrial laundries out of the fulfillment and shipping processes, making it easier to sell directly to the end user, and easier to sell decorated apparel to customers.
The Vendor Alliance Program (VAP) allows a manufacturer to share with authorized dealers its entire family of products – down to the SKU level. It’s the best way to help authorized dealers sell online, and for a manufacturer to increase its profits.
Learn more about UniformMarket and its complete family of eCommerce solutions by visiting www.uniformmarket.com
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Written by Jackie Rosselli
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Monday, 05 October 2009 10:01 |
 With the clever, "You can Bet on a Full House," as its tag line, retailers and manufacturers from across North American will head to Las Vegas later this month for the annual Uniform Retailers Association (URA) trade show, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel, October 26-28.
The nascent event – the show is a mere three years old – has fast developed a solid reputation in the white goods community as the place to find all the strategies, products, supplies and services a business needs to realize its potential – just by walking the trade show floor. Indeed, the industry's major manufacturers, from Jockey Scrubs to White Swan to Landau, Prestige and Barco, will be on hand in the exhibit hall.
Yet to label this as simply a trade show is short-sighted. The event has a strong educational component, as well as networking opportunities, and several spectacular social gatherings and giveaways certain to leave attendees talking for some time to come. What happens in Vegas will certainly not stay in Vegas with this URA show.
 Happy, Motivated Employees
Most do not feel particularly fortunate when the alarm clock goes off Monday mornings. In fact, new research suggests an astonishing 71 percent of people under the age of 30 are unhappy with their current work situation, and want to look for a new job.
But the goal of URA's kickoff speaker, Larry Johnson, is to show people how to like their jobs today, so they can achieve great things tomorrow. In a program entitled, "Thank Goodness it's Monday," aptly scheduled for Monday, October 26, Larry delivers fresh insights and practical how to's for leading change, retaining customers, and developing effective work relationships.
This fast-paced, content-packed, humor-laced session shows participants how to reduce employee turn-over, increase productivity and enhance employee morale. The program is based on the premise that happy, turned-on employees provide the best service to customers.
Continuing the theme is Stephen Shapiro. With over 20 years of innovation experience, Shapiro established and led a 20,000 person innovation practice at Accenture and authored four books on innovation.
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