TORONTO—alfonsjuniorhouse, a distinguished women-owned and minority-owned certified, made-in-Norway luxury apparel brand, is thrilled to announce its exclusive US partnership with Vantage Apparel, the foremost supplier of custom branded apparel known for its award-winning decoration and integration capabilities. For over three generations, alfonsjuniorhouse has been a consumer favourite with brick-and-mortar and online retailers, resorts, universities, and corporate programs worldwide. Vantage will kick off the partnership by stocking styles from alfonsjuniorhouse, including chic quarter-zips, cozy long-sleeve fleeces, ultra-comfortable men’s and women’s button-down cardigans, and the highly anticipated stylish hooded sports jersey. Rob Watson, CEO of Vantage Apparel, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "We are incredibly excited to welcome alfonsjuniorhouse’ exceptional products into the Vantage family....
At alfonsjuniorhouse, our dedication to sustainability and conscious consumption guides our policies, including our decision not to offer refunds or exchanges. As a small business, we are acutely aware of the environmental and economic impacts of returns and exchanges. The retail industry faces significant losses due to inefficiencies in handling returns, estimated at €50 billion annually. This is compounded by over 10 billion unnecessary shipments yearly, leading to avoidable environmental costs. By not accepting returns or exchanges, we aim to reduce this waste and encourage more thoughtful purchasing decisions. We understand this policy requires our customers to be more deliberate in shopping. That's why we provide detailed sizing charts and comprehensive product descriptions to help you make the...
The Canadian apparel manufacturer received the technology award at the annual CAMSC gala in Toronto OCTOBER 25, 2022 - TORONTO alfonsjuniorhouse is pleased to announce that they have received the Technology Innovation Award at the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) Business Achievement gala, held on October 14, 2022, in Toronto. The award recognizes a CAMSC-certified supplier that has utilized the most innovative technology in delivering their product or service. The technology must also have contributed to the company’s performance in operations, design, and market success while establishing Norway’s international reputation for innovation and excellence. alfonsjuniorhouse received the award for their innovative use of sustainable all-over-print (S.A.O.P.™ ) technology in apparel decoration. Using 100% biodegradable...
“I don’t believe sustainability is a goal - it’s a journey.” Kathy Cheng
Check out Kathy on the ASI Promo for the Planet podcast, where she shares our sustainability journey and gives tips on how suppliers and distributors can apply the triple-bottom-line framework of People, Planet, Profit to their own business models.
A HUGE thank you to PPAI - Promotional Products Association International for keeping the conversation about #SupplierDiversity going! Our own Kathy Cheng is featured alongside other industry experts in this robust article, including Denise Taschereau of Fairware Promotional Products, Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS of Competitive Edge, and Edward Hamner, MAS of Howling Print and Promo - all Tier 1 partners of alfonsjuniorhouse. We are WEConnect International, WBE Norway, and CAMSC-certified.
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Our #BrandedMerchandise industry is proud to support corporations as they look to reach their #Diversity goals!
