Acme United’s Westcott® Brand Celebrates National Scissors Day™ on August 1st, 2026
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Acme United (NYSE American: ACU), a global provider of cutting tools and school, home and office products, announced that its Westcott brand will celebrate the second annual National Scissors Day™ on August 1, 2026. Created by Westcott, described as the world’s largest scissors supplier, the event recognizes scissors’ role in learning, creativity, productivity and daily life.
According to Acme United, National Scissors Day will feature giveaways, social media contests with exclusive Westcott products, educational spotlights on scissor history and manufacturing, retail promotions across major chains and online marketplaces, and creative challenges inviting users to share everyday scissor use.
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News Market Reaction – ACU
In the Jul 30 session, ACU declined 6.13%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -2.5% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 7 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was elevated at 2.2x the daily average, suggesting increased selling activity.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23 | Q2 earnings | Positive | +14.3% | Net sales and net income increased; the 24-hour reaction was 14.27%. |
| Jul 15 | Bank facility | Positive | +0.5% | A new $65 million facility extended financing through July 15, 2029. |
| Jul 15 | Earnings scheduling | Neutral | +1.2% | The company scheduled its second-quarter results release for July 23, 2026. |
| Jun 17 | Cash dividend | Positive | -0.3% | The board declared a $0.16-per-share dividend payable July 23, 2026. |
| May 15 | Investor conference | Neutral | -2.3% | Management announced participation in the Sidoti Micro Cap Virtual Conference. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Historical reactions were positive for earnings and credit-facility news but negative for dividend and conference notices.
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SHELTON, Conn., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE, American: ACU), a global leader in cutting tools, and school, home and office products, is proud to celebrate the second annual National Scissors Day™, August 1st, 2026.
Created by Westcott®, the largest supplier in the world, National Scissors Day™ recognizes one of the world’s most essential tools and its impact on learning, creativity, productivity and everyday life. From classrooms and craft rooms to homes and offices scissors play a vital role in helping people create, learn and accomplish tasks every day.
As the market leader in scissors, with over a century of innovation, Westcott® is uniquely positioned to own this moment. National Scissors Day™ highlights the importance of quality craftsmanship, innovative design and countless ways scissors support education, self-expression and productivity across generations.
Highlights of National Scissors Day™
- Giveaways and Social Media Contests, featuring exclusive Westcott® products
- Educational Spotlights on scissor history, fun facts and how they’re made
- Retail Promotions across major chains and online marketplaces
- Creative Challenges inviting users to show how they use their scissors everyday
For more information and to join the celebration, visit www.westcottbrand.com or follow Westcottbrand on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Pinterest.
| CONTACT: | Paul G. Driscoll | Acme United Corporation | 1 Waterview Drive | Shelton, CT 06484 | Phone: (203) 254-6060 |
