Edwards' Press Room ~ Industry News to keep you in the know
Should I Expand into Direct Sales?
“We all wonder what we can do to expand our business. Distributors look at various new products, services and selling channels. Suppliers look at the same. With the quick changing ways of the world, what we do now most likely will not be what works best for us in the future. ” Continue Reading
Trump Tariffs: 5 Big Questions on How Promo Will Be Impacted
“We’ll continue to reduce our exposure to China, as we have done for over 10 years now, and continue increasing the diversity and resilience of our supplier base,” says Jose Gomez, president/CEO of Counselor Top 40 supplier Edwards Garment (asi/51752) and a Counselor Power 50 member.” Continue Reading
Edwards CEO & President, Jose Gomez, Named To Power 50 List
“Jose Gomez debuts on the Counselor Power 50, propelled onto the list by the deft work he’s done positioning a venerable 157-year-old company at the forefront of pivotal promo evolutions – moves that have set Counselor Top 40 supplier Edwards Garment up for success in a dynamic, fast-changing marketplace.” Continue Reading
Balancing Innovation and Regulation in Making the Apparel Industry More Sustainable
“Green Success Stories sat down with Sarah Shepard, Senior Sustainability Quality Manager at Edwards Garment. We discussed their commitment to sustainability in the apparel industry, their quantifiable approach to meeting objectives, their innovative efforts including using recycled materials in the uniforms they make, their optimization of manufacturing and logistics toward minimizing waste and energy consumption, and in general their hope for a more sustainable future in which organizations manage the delicate interplay between innovation and regulation.” Continue Reading
Edwards Named Among PPAI's Best Companies to Work for in 2024
“The companies that have best met workers’ needs made PPAI’s 2024 Greatest Companies To Work For list. These 106 companies were praised by staff for their commitment to nurturing work environments that are affirming and supportive.” Continue Reading
Opportunities In Apparel Promos from Workplace Attire's Casual Revolution
“Nicolette Dykstra, director of merchandising and technical design for Edwards Garment in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is another believer in the idea that polos and business casual attire like quarter-zips can be worn in many different spaces, making them a great opportunity for branding in both the office and on the weekend.” Continue Reading
Executive Perspectives: How Edwards Garment CEO Jose Gomez Sets His Goals
“This month, we interviewed Jose Gomez, president and CEO of Edwards Garment, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Here, he shares his goal-setting process, gets honest about staffing challenges, and explains how apparel companies help brands tell meaningful stories.” Continue Reading
Edwards Named Supplier #19 on PPAI Top 100 List in 2024
“With its three brands, Edwards, Point Grey by Edwards and EdwardsX, the company has also become one of the top apparel suppliers and is recognized as one of the best employers in the promotional products industry.” Continue Reading
