A bit of history was made last week at NAUMD’s convention. At its annual meeting, the association’s board of directors named Lisa Stewart chairperson. She is the first woman in the association’s 90-year history to lead the group. Stewart succeeds Eldon Griggs of...
SCI, a leading full package brand commercialization solutions provider to global brands, including retail sports and workwear for the past 30 years, has named Andrew Spurling vice president of corporate sales. Andrew brings with him two decades of successful...
Kindthread, a leading provider of high-quality medical uniforms, last week announced the appointment of David Meir Sasson as its new chief executive officer. With an extensive career spanning over two decades in the apparel and fashion industry, David brings a wealth...
Edwards Garment last week announced that Chip Danby has joined as vice president of sales for the EdwardsX Custom Apparel Division. Danby brings more than 20 years of dedicated apparel, promotional knowledge, and uniform industry experience to Edwards. Previously,...
Aramark last week announced the appointment of Chris Synek as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Aramark Uniform Services, effective September 11, 2023, to support the company in delivering its plan to accelerate profitable growth as it approaches the planned spin-off...
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. announced last week that Gerald (Jerry) Benstock, Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors, passed away on June 30, 2023 at the age of 93. Mr. Benstock joined SGC in 1951 as an industrial engineer after graduating from night...
Cintas Corporation last week announced that Michael L. Thompson, Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Administration Officer (CAO), will retire on August 31, 2023. Thompson will cease being an Executive Officer of the Company as of May 31, 2023. The company also...
Superior Group of Companies last week announced that Sidney Kirschner, Chairman of the Board of Directors, passed away on February 21, 2023 at the age of 88. Mr. Kirschner joined the SGC Board in 1996, and served as its chairman for the past 11 years. Apart from his...
Pincroft, a commission textile dyer, printer and finisher based in the UK, has announced the strategic appointment of Louise Sheridan as the company’s new Business Development Manager, as part of the business’ growth plan for the coming years. With an extensive career...
From the classic striped McDonald’s blouses of the 1970s to the sharp purple-black contrast of modern FedEx polos, some uniforms are designed to stand out, and for many of these iconic looks, we have Southampton fashion designer Stan Herman to thank. From his early...
Edwards Garment Co., known as Edwards, has added to its outside sales team by hiring Brian Deissroth as Director of National Accounts. Brian comes to Edwards after serving as the Senior Key Accounts Manager at Augusta Sportswear Brands, and prior to that he worked as...
It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of entrepreneur, industry trailblazer and former NAUMD board member Margaret Ramsdale. Margaret died in November; the cause of death was not made public. Margaret started her career in retail as a buyer, then...
