Wholesale and Retail
Darlene Duggan is experienced working in the promotional products industry, both clothing and other hard goods for Brockum Global Merchandising in Toronto and Twin Cities Promotional Products in Halifax. She was also in charge of the promotional program and corporate gifts for the Maritime Life National Sales Conference, as well as developing merchandise for other corporate clients. The company understands how to source raw goods from various suppliers, work with designers, creating our own designs and has developed relationships with value-added finishing firms. The company has sold products wholesale, retail and mail order. Darlene Duggan also developed the mail order program and designed promotional catalogues and other advertising materials for Brockum Merchandise. Brockum held the licenses for over 300 trademarks. The largest included the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, the Labatt Blue Jays, and Harley Davidson. She also administered the licensed product program in Canada for Labatt Breweries, Coors, Budweiser and Labatt USA.
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“I came to know Darlene as a professional, that was able to get our business into contact with renown companies and government officials during the Dutch trade mission to Canada. Through perseverance and tact from her part, it made our trip to Canada a real success.”
– Johan Van Leeuwen, Principal, Blueforest Environmental Development
“We have worked with Darlene over the past several years and I have no hesitancy in recommending Darlene. She is a self-starter who delivers results.”
“The Duggan International Group assisted Lorax Systems with devising and implementing market penetration strategy of Europe. The company helped us identify key partners and clients and assisted in the sales process. We would definitely recommend the company on developing any business growth and sales plans domestically and internationally.”
“Duggan International has been instrumental in evolving our company to branch out into new directions to service the ocean community. We have developed a new division to include technical capabilities and project management. Her communication planning skills for branding our company in Atlantic Canada and across the world has been top notch. I would strongly recommend Duggan International’s services.”
“The Duggan International Group has worked with the Halifax Partnership and the Halifax Gateway on projects in Canada and Europe. The company was very beneficial in helping to make solid business connections for both incoming trade missions and event recruitment.”
“The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised a Business Delegation to Toronto, Canada in October 2018. Darlene was in charge of organizing the Forum and the B2B Meetings that followed. We were extremely satisfied with Darlene’s service since she and her company have delivered 100% what we asked for. We now have a reliable partner in Toronto who we definitely recommend.”
“I have worked with Darlene in 2014 organizing a Trade Mission (to the Netherlands) for shipbuilding companies and Government Officials of the Newfoundland Area. This was a project where Darlene showed excellent organizational skills and gave her full support to us and the delegates in everything we needed. She guided the delegation in all aspects necessary and left us impressed with her charisma and hard work ethic. I truly enjoyed working with Darlene and look forward to any possible cooperation. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.”
“Darlene supported my efforts when I first looked into international marketing of my product. She proved herself to be very knowledgeable, competent and ethical. She has a solid network of associates and clients and her track record speaks for itself. I would not hesitate to use her again, should the opportunity present itself.”