RIGHTSLEEVE wins ASI Distributor Entrepreneur of the Year (2011)
they were flush with convictions: that there was a market for retail-inspired clothing; that technology was an absolute necessity for future success; and that the ad specialty industry criminally ignored the idea of branding.
RIGHTSLEEVE Office Space Featured in The Globe & Mail (2011)
With an open concept floor plan and minimalist decor - punctuated by pops of candy-apple red - Rightsleeve's office, located in Toronto's Davisville neighbourhood, makes a bold statement.
Mark Graham selected as an Industry "PPB Rising Star" (2011)
Technology has been at the heart of RIGHTSLEEVE’s rapid growth. Graham first developed an e-commerce website, then a full-fledged enterprise resource platform that also included back-end operations, CRM and order management.
Event Swag: 5 Ways To Give Attendees What They Want (Mashable.com)
There’s also plenty of eco-friendly physical swag available if you know where to look. Promotional items company Rightsleeve has an entire section devoted to green swag, which includes everything from recycled calendars to eco-friendly steak knives.
Client Retention: Can't Live Without You
Rather than just sell promotional merchandise, Right Sleeve has adopted the role of consultant, helping its clients solve key business challenges. The idea is to build a relationship with customers so deep they won’t even be tempted to switch to anyone else.
RIGHTSLEEVE wins Dell Business Excellence Award (2009-2010)
Technology is the very backbone of our operations, enabling deeper engagement with clients, real-time feedback mechanisms, and fast and efficient delivery of products and services.
RIGHTSLEEVE develops its own software platform (The Globe & Mail)
This software has allowed us to significantly increase productivity and profitability, scale production, reduce turnover, make the company more attractive from a recruiting perspective, and promote transparency
Making technology fit like a glove (The Globe & Mail)
When Rightsleeve was launched in 2000, promotional products were traditionally marketed through direct sales, with clunky paper catalogues delivered directly to the customer.
Innovation at Work: A Conversation with Mark Graham (Walletpop)
My whole premise for starting the company was that I wanted to create a promotional products/apparel company that was really special within the industry.
RIGHTSLEEVE company profile in Counselor Magazine
To win has been a game-changing experience for us. We knew we’d be able to represent the entire ad specialties industry.
RIGHTSLEEVE's technology infrastructure
RightSleeve uses open source software, mobile devices and social media to make its presence known among the big players
RIGHTSLEEVE's tech infrastructure profiled in PPB Magazine
The promotional products business is not necessarily known for technological innovation—until now. RIGHTSLEEVE knew early on that its mission was to use technology in ways no other promotional products business could muster.
Toronto company teaches old market new tricks with open source software
Just a couple of years into launching Rightsleeve.com with no venture capital assistance, Graham knew he had to find ways to deal with more information, but for a low cost.
