Aileen’s Uniform Atlas: The Unintended Consequences of Gender-Neutral Uniforms
The new work trousers introduced by the British police have stirred up quite a bit of controversy. For women, the trousers are causing infections, while men are complaining about crushed testicles. It was somewhat expected that a gender-neutral clothing package...
The Uniform Chronicles – PIM Made Simple
In my years working in merchandising, I’ve handled a wide range of assortments, and one lesson stands out: having a robust database for all product information is not just helpful—it’s essential. This is where Product Information Management (PIM) systems come into...
2024 Awards Profile: PAL Airlines Unisync Group Limited
PAL Airlines, headquartered in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, is a regional airline operating across Eastern Canada and beyond. PAL consists of 1007 uniformed employees broken into 6 divisions, with job functions that include pilots, flight attendants,...
COBMEX® Establishes Scholarships for George Brown College Students on National Uniform Day
COBMEX®, a global leader in uniform knitwear, proudly announces the launch of two scholarships for design students at George Brown College. These scholarships, aimed at nurturing the next generation of designers, underscore COBMEX®’s commitment to innovation...
Edwards Garment Company promotes three sales leaders
Michigan-based Edwards Garment last week announced the promotion of three members of its sales team. Chip Danby was named vice president of sales, uniform and custom; Brian Deissroth was promoted to senior director of sales, promo & international; and Ronda...
City Apparel + Merch Welcomes Andrew Spurling as Chief Revenue Officer
City Apparel + Merch last week announced the appointment of Andrew Spurling as Chief Revenue Officer. Andrew brings with him two decades of successful experience in the uniform and corporate apparel industry, making him a valuable addition to the leadership team....
The Uniform Chronicles: Are You Suffering from Assortment Bloat?
In my years of experience in merchandising, I’ve witnessed product assortments evolve in ways that can sometimes lead to an all-too-common problem: assortment bloat. It’s a real issue, but the good news is, it’s completely manageable once you know how to...
Aileen’s Uniform Atlas: How 4D scans can improve PPE
In recent years, body scans that measure body dimensions have become increasingly popular. While 3D scans can do this effectively, the 4D scan takes it a step further. These scans not only measure body dimensions but also capture how the body moves. This can...