Retail expert ranks Berings a top store Jun 26, 2009
As well as traditional hardware merchandise the store carries gourmet coffee beans, Baccarat crystal, fine writing instruments, engraved and embossed stationery, fine china and children's clothing, among others. Bering s currently has two stores in Houston at 6102 Westheimer and 3900 Bissonnet. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Going Green: Ideas for Office Supplies and Strategies Now at SBOfficeSupplies.com Jun 26, 2009
Envelopes, forms, labels, calendars and "daytimers" Filing, storage and binding supplies Break room, cleaning and safety supplies Desktop organizers and accessories Ink and toner cartridges Lightbulbs and batteries Writing instruments Office furniture. "When are really limitless," says Nepal. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Montblanc Announces Grand Opening of New Houston Boutique Jun 19, 2009
The new luxurious space has increased twice the size of Montblanc's previous location within the mall and will offer clients a vast selection across the brand's collection of men's and women's watches, fine jewelry, leather accessories, and exquisite writing instruments, including the iconic Meisterstuck fountain pen that celebrates its 85th anniversary this year. The expansion of the Houston boutique is the first of two that Montblanc will execute this year, the next of which will take place in... (PR Newswire)
Coke exec joins Newell Rubbermaid May 20, 2009
Newell Rubbermaid's Office Products group accounts for about $2 billion of the company's $6 billion in revenues and includes brands as Sharpie markers and highlighters, Paper Mate percent pens, Dymo label and postage printers, Expo dry-erase markers, and Parker and Waterman luxury writing instruments. Atlanta-based Newell Rubbermaid's (NYSE: NWL) other brands include EXPO, Rubbermaid, Calphalon, Graco, Goody, BernzOmatic, IRWIN and LENOX.. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
PENSRUS to Expand Alliance with Paper Mate May 2, 2009
Paper Mate is part of a family of top quality brands and a leading manufacturer and marketer of writing instruments and art materials that include Waterman, Parker, Uniball and Sharpie ... For a limited time, PENSRUS will be celebrating their expanded alliance with Paper Mate by offering special discount pricing on all Paper Mate quality writing instruments. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
What drives most unconventional media services outfit Apr 29, 2009
In the writing instruments business Jain claims to hold 50% of the writing instrument industrys advertising. For example Prachar has been the agency for ADD Gel, Todays Pens and Linc Pens. (India Times)
MEGA Brands reports fourth quarter and 2008 results Apr 6, 2009
Net sales declined in the activity and writing instruments categories, offsetting increased shipments in the boards and accessories category. North American sales were $297. (Canada Newswire)
Xinyu Hedngdeli Announces 2008 Annual Results, Net Profit Surged by 10.4% to RMB 488 million Mar 26, 2009
Following the acquisition of the international well-known brand OMAS last year, the Group redefined its business strategies and business positioning by expanding its product portfolio from writing instruments to other high-end goods, commencing strong marketing activities in the mainland of China as well as speeding up its expansion efforts in the mainland of China. As at 31 December 2008, OMAS has opened 23 outlets in the mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Shenyang,... (JCN Network, Japan)
Atlanta Pen Show draws hundreds of collectors Mar 23, 2009
For lovers of writing instruments, it was almost overwhelming. Thousands of pens ballpoint and fountain, vintage and new, from $10 to $10,000 were on sale at this weekend s Atlanta Pen Show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
A piece of Parisian finery in your hand Mar 15, 2009
S.T. Dupont has released yet another limited edition set of lighters, writing instruments and ashtrays, this time inspired by Paris' iconic Place Vendme ... S.T. Dupont, of the same language and heritage, engraves this quote in the column-inspired design of the limited edition writing instruments ... To reflect the year when the column was erected, the writing instruments and lighters are numbered out of 1810. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Pentel of America Announces Award Winner of International Children's Art Competition Mar 7, 2009
Pentel of America is the United States operation of Pentel Co. Ltd, a privately owned, Japanese company which has been producing the world's favorite writing instruments for over half a century. Responsible for the development of ideas behind two-thirds of the writing instruments in use around the world today, Pentel is known for innovation ... From the world's first acrylic fiber tipped pen, to the high quality arts and crafts supplies of Pentel Arts, to the eco-friendly writing instruments... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CHILDREN COLOR FOR CHILDREN IN NEED Mar 7, 2009
World Kids Coloring Day, sponsored worldwide by well-known writing instruments manufacturer, STAEDTLER, provides a unique opportunity for children to support Save The Children, an organization that benefits children's rights around the globe. The theme for World Kids Coloring Day 2009 addresses "our earth - our universe," and is supported with lesson plans on the topic of Astronomy. (PR Newswire)
Hunting for Ideas Feb 26, 2009
Armed with writing instruments, paper, sheets of red stickers and their own opinions, about 70 local residents took aim at deer management issues last Friday in Sturtevant. The occasion was a meeting of ``Deer Management for 2000 and Beyond," the statewide initiative of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress to help plan deer herd management in the state. The WCC is the legislatively-mandated citizens group that advises the Natural Resources Board on conservation issues.In 1997, the NRB directed... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Hair Beads Spurring Head Trauma in Kids Feb 7, 2009
"Head injury due to impact from household items, including metal rods, wire, plugs, nails, kitchen utensils, writing instruments, hair accessories, lawn darts and equipment, scissors, bullets or pellets, golf balls and toys have been reported," they wrote. And, they pointed out, young children, especially those under 2, are most at risk of sustaining a neurological injury because their skulls aren't yet fully formed. (MEDLINEplus)
World Stationery Products Market to Exceed $164.63 Billion by 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Mar 18, 2008
The term 'Stationery' is no longer synonymous with ubiquitous writing instruments such as pens and pencils ... The trend is readily evident among the makers of fine writing instruments and greeting cards. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Global Market for Writing and Marking Instruments to Reach $18.3 Billion by 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Mar 18, 2008
Writing instruments market is vivid and active even in electronic age. The industry is growing with improving economic condition in global commodity market. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Bangalores new airport gears up for Rs 2500-cr expansion Feb 22, 2008
The airport will sport two mono brand stores at the international terminal: Bangalorean Deepika Govind s designer wear and watches and writing instruments at the Ethos Watches outlet. At the domestic side, Carbon Accessories will showcase its creations. (Hindu Business Line)
County Calendar Feb 20, 2008
This yearly gathering is an opportunity for aficionados of fountain pens, other writing instruments and pen ephemera such as advertisements, ink blotters and stationery, to gather and exchange information about the hobby. Members of the Club will offer appraisal services at no cost and Danny Fudge of The Write Pen in Russellville will make on the spot repairs. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
A Tribute to Diamonds and Fashion on the Red Carpet Feb 19, 2008
The company markets a broad range of luxury products including jewelry, watches, eyewear, fragrance, writing instruments, lighters, leather goods and scarves. In the United States, there are 35 stores including two in Canada. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Currie named Dixon Ticonderoga CEO; Asta steps down Dec 18, 2007
Heathrow-based Dixon Ticonderoga manufactures and markets writing instruments, art materials and office supplies under the Ticonderoga, Prang and Dixon brands. The company currently employs 2,000 people at eight facilities in the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, Chile, Argentina and the United Kingdom. (Orlando Business Journal)
New laptop screen dirt-resistant Nov 22, 2007
John Soh, an analyst at Goodmorning Shinhan Securities Co. in Seoul, predicted the technology will be popular with students as they often use writing instruments such as pens in conjunction with laptops. The Seoul-based company competes with South Korean rival Samsung Electronics Co. for global dominance in liquid crystal displays, which are used in flat screen televisions, computer monitors and mobile phones. (CNN -- Tech)
Gitanjali Gems enters into JV with ARMO Netherlands Finance Nov 20, 2007
The joint venture will carry on the business of importing, wholesaling, distribution and manufacturing of watches, leather goods, writing instruments, jewellery and other products under the brand names Morellato. At 10 am, Gitanjali Gems shares were up 3. (India Times)
Bringing back the energy Nov 12, 2007
It has become one of the world's largest and most respected providers of limited-edition numismatics, fine gold and diamond jewellery, as well as distinctive timepieces and stylish writing instruments. It has a customer base of three million in over 160 countries. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2008 Kicks off Global Marketing Campaign on WWE(R) Monday Night RAW(R) Nov 6, 2007
The product categories include: Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories. The products are sold under various brand names including JAKKS Pacific, Play Along, Flying Colors, Creative Designs International, Road Champs, Child Guidance, Pentech, Trendmasters, Toymax,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cool collectors-2 Oct 14, 2007
"I haven't really counted them all, but they are in scores,'' says Anupam. From simple pocket knives, Thai punch-dagger, Kashmiri 'chhuri', hunting arrows from Meghalaya, Chinese axes and sickle to Bhutanese and Canadian darts, Nepali khukris, swords and kirpans, Anupam hasn't even spared serrated-edged spoons from National Stainless of Korea and Sheffield, England. Legally, anyone who possesses a knife more than 9 inches long and 2 inches wide needs to have a licence. Only select swords and... (India Times, India)
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products Awards Neopets Master Toy License to JAKKS Pacific Sep 27, 2007
"The next step is to take Neopets, a digital first property, and expand into the consumer products arena. We're excited to launch Neopets Key Quest in conjunction with JAKKS' toy line, which will offer our fans a truly convergent play experience within the virtual world of Neopets.On Neopets, players create a Neopet to be their companion that they can dress and take care of while exploring the fantasy world of Neopia, rich with 54 species of Neopets, 16 lands and hundreds of characters, stories... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Richemont's Cartier store in Sandton will target SA's elite Sep 26, 2007
Yet, somewhat ironically, Richemont's South African footprint has been restricted to three dedicated Montblanc stores, which sell writing instruments. Two franchised Dunhill outlets also exist. (Business Report, South Africa)
Buyers with Annual Sales of US$122 Billion Open Exclusive Export Opportunities for Greater China Suppliers of Batteries and Chargers Sep 21, 2007
" World's Top Buyers Scheduled to Attend Upcoming Private Sourcing Events Some of the world's top buyers, including Carrefour, NEC and Organtex, are scheduled to attend upcoming Private Sourcing Events. The next three events are: -- Access Control Products, Systems der Alarms -- Sept. 24, Shenzhen -- Writing Instruments Products -- Sept. 27, Shanghai -- Baby ren's Apparel ear -- Nov. 2, Fuzhou Global Sources has scheduled more than 50 Private Sourcing Events for 2007. A complete list of Private... (PR Newswire)
5 Low-Priced, High-Star Stocks Sep 12, 2007
Despite a 20% drop over the last two months, A.T. Cross Company, a manufacturer of fine writing instruments, recently earned a five-star rating. In addition to its Cross-branded pens, the 158-year-old company markets premium sunglasses under the Costa Del Mar name. (MSNBC -- Business)
Sales tax holiday begins today through Sunday Aug 4, 2007
chool supplies - any item normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes, including but not limited to, textbooks, notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks, handheld calculators, chalk, maps, and globes. The term shall not include watches, radios, CD players, headphones, sporting equipment, portable or desktop telephones, copiers or other office equipment, furniture, or fixtures. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
CROSS Announces Winners of 'FINE LINES' Scholarship Competition Aug 4, 2007
CROSS, based in Lincoln, Rhode Island, is America's oldest manufacturer of writing instruments with a history that stretches back more than 160 years. According to Tom Peterson, Director of Global Marketing for CROSS, "CROSS has achieved widespread recognition for its artistry in pens and accessories, and we are now thrilled to acknowledge and encourage the creativity of America's fine arts students in the medium of pen and ink illustration. After reviewing more than 300 submissions, we are... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tax holiday info Aug 3, 2007
School supplies less than $50 per purchase: School supplies include any item normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes, including but not limited to, textbooks, notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks, handheld calculators, chalk, maps, and globes. The exemption does not include watches, radios, CD players, headphones, sporting equipment, portable or desktop telephones, copiers or other office equipment,... (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Dodging the Sales Tax Jul 31, 2007
$15 or less: Notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, paper clips, staples, staplers, scissors and rulers. $100 or less: Clothing, shoes, backpacks, handheld calculators, maps and globes. (SmartMoney)
AMC Goes 'Mad’ — But Is Not Jul 17, 2007
Similarly, pen maker A.T. Cross Co. is on board via a deal placing the writing instruments into scripts in exchange for sponsored vignettes, signage at 200 locations nationwide that sell the pens, and an online photo gallery for the show on AMCTV.com. Given the talent and a multi-million dollar, multimedia campaign, the show s going to produce big numbers for AMC, right. (Multichannel News)
Polyconcept buys Journalbooks Jul 10, 2007
Polyconcept North America operates two subsidiaries: Leed's, a Pennsylvania marketer of bags, writing instruments and gift sets, and , a Florida supplier of thermal mugs, personal-care products and tote bags. With its purchase of Journalbooks, Polyconcept North America will be the largest U.S. supplier of nonwearable promotional products. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
More retail boutiques from Faber-Castell Jun 25, 2007
These stores will not only help increase the sales of our premium range writing instruments, but will also help to bring the brand image of Faber-Castell to a higher level, he said. Toh Yan Peng. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Pelikan raises revenue target to RM1.3bil Jun 19, 2007
Pelikan is one of the market leaders in the writing instruments and stationery industry worldwide. Switzerland-based Pelikan Hardcopy AG, which the company acquired last year, is the largest independent non-original equipment manufacturer and distributor of imaging supplies and printer accessories in Europe. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Report: Tampa businesses buy a lot of promotional products May 26, 2007
"Wearables" was the most common item, accounting for 30 percent of sales in the study, followed by writing instruments and calendars. The top three buyers by industry category in the 2006 study were education, financial and health care. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Second choice May 21, 2007
Writing instruments giant Montblanc last year took over all its outlets from local partners and started operating directly, both in first- and second-tier cities. The huge population base in small cities is the main attraction for the luxury segment. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Mans world: Dunhill makes its entry in India May 20, 2007
Specialising in high-end leather goods , lighters, fragrances, writing instruments and accessories for men, the brand s history goes back as far as 1893 ... We offer a diverse product range for men, which include leather goods, writing instruments, lighters, fragrances, accessories and clothing. (India Times)
In a city? Tyler Brûlé recommends taking to the street and wandering May 19, 2007
It was an unseasonably warm day in December, and starting in Meguro I armed myself with good shoes (Ludwig Reiter desert boots), tote bag (Porter) and the essentials for urban navigation (camera for interesting finds, notebooks, writing instruments, phrasebook) and just went walking. I didn't really have a final destination in mind as the point of the journey was just that - an unaided, unplanned little adventure in the world's biggest city. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
In high-tech world, fountain pens endure Apr 22, 2007
But there are still those who prefer old-fashioned writing instruments. "We were taught to write with fountain pens, and I got hooked on them and have been using them ever since," says Sandra King, the vice president for marketing, communication, and public affairs at Bentley College, who has been collecting fountain pens since she was a 10-year-old school girl in Jamaica. (Boston Globe)
CROSS Announces Pen and Ink Scholarship Competition Apr 13, 2007
LINCOLN, R.I., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CROSS, the renowned maker of writing instruments and accessories, announces the first CROSS "Fine Lines" Pen and Ink Scholarship Competition for fine arts students in accredited four-year college institutions in the United States. Students can compete to win a $5,000 scholarship offered as a grand prize, as well as more than fifty runner-up and honorable mention awards. (PR Newswire)
A new push for Newell Apr 11, 2007
The company's goods are in most homes and workplaces and include writing instruments, baby strollers and car seats, cookware, storage containers, hand tools and window treatments ... But those newer pens also have a tendency to skip and smear, says Gretchen Hickman, director of marketing for writing instruments at Newell Rubbermaid's Sanford Brands unit in Oakbrook, Ill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The Cougar Lounge - The Double Wides Of March Mar 19, 2007
Look, we know it's rough to get up at 9am to watch a 1-16 match-up that's what the beer is for but fer cryin' in the mud, keep all writing instruments away from people who want to take the underdogs in the 1-16 game. Then there is the madness on the court and you know what we are talking about here don't you. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lincoln pen maker sells HQ, leases back space Mar 7, 2007
Cross writing instruments are distributed throughout 140 foreign markets ... The company s writing instruments come with a lifetime mechanical warranty, according to the manufacturer. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
A.T. Cross sells its headquarters Mar 7, 2007
LINCOLN - A manufacturer known worldwide for its writing instruments has announced the sale and lease-back of its global headquarters here ... Cross writing instruments are distributed throughout 140 foreign markets ... All of the company's writing instruments come with a lifetime mechanical warranty, according to the manufacturer. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Less Is More Mar 6, 2007
"They're not destroying their image, but Montblanc may erode its image as a company that makes precision writing instruments. It's a trade-off.". takes a weekly look at a new study or research paper in the natural or social sciences. (Forbes)
All-in-one gadgets can face uphill battle Feb 25, 2007
For instance, Montblanc was long known for making one thing: expensive and stylish pens, or "writing instruments" as the company's Web site says. But Montblanc eventually branched out into watches, jewelry, leather, and perfume and cologne. (Chicago Tribune)
Ballpoint Pen Costs $730,000 Feb 10, 2007
SAN DIEGO -- There are pens, and then there are writing instruments. This instrument is the world's most expensive ballpoint pen with 840 diamonds and 20 carats in gemstones. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Tens of thousands struck down by virus Jan 3, 2007
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