By Carol Brzozowski Alamar Uniforms does a booming business, with a product line for the career, chef, healthcare, public safety, security and industrial sectors. The company has two locations, one in Omaha, Nebraska, and another in Kansas City, Missouri. But, like so many other uniform...

By Beth Silver, Doubet Consulting When schools evaluate school uniform programs, they invariably ask two questions: what sizes are made and will local retailers carry all of these sizes? If uniform manufacturers and retailers cant accommodate every child, programs wont be able to achieve...

By Mark Rowh Would the average person characterize an apron as a uniform? At first thought, the answer might be no since this handy item consists of just a single garment. But in a broader sense, as those in the industry realize, an apron can definitely function as a uniform. Take a dress,...

By Randi Blumenthal, VP New Business Development, Penn Emblemand Mike Carter, President, Century Place What are you selling? Are you just selling garments, or are you selling a strategy to assist your customers to differentiate their employees, their products and services, and their...

By Donna J. Pierson,Director of Marketing & Communications, NAUMDand Carol Brzozowski, Freelance Writer When Sheriff Terry Johnson was elected in December 2002 to head up the Alamance County Sheriffs Department in North Carolina, Major Ron Parrish also came on board and...

By Susan Derby Starting a business from scratch proves to be very challenging and potentially risky. Problems can spring up around every corner, from finding the right location to establishing a customer base. One of the options that many want-to-be-owners have is to buy an...

By Susan Derby Comparing the uniform industry of the 1940s to the 2000s is like comparing a squirrel to a lion both are animals with fur and four legs, but there isnt much else in common. The uniform industry has changed processes and styles while speeding up delivery times and offering...

By Jackie Rosselli Unlike other industry segments, the industrial uniform market is diverse, affording great opportunity to both the manufacturer and distributor. The customer base is varied, which is a good thing for those who dont like to place their eggs in just one market, says...

By Jackie Rosselli Industry Suppliers looking for increased business opportunities need look no further than the healthcare field. Fueled by an aging population and technological advances, this market segment is one of the fastest growing in the U.S. economy. According to a 2004 study...