The beer business is one of the most noticeably growing industries in the U.S. right now. Just about every town has or is getting at least one micro-brewery, and some restaurants are even rebranding themselves as restaurants/breweries. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that younger buyers like spending their money on smaller…
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Louis Vuitton Joins the E-Sports Hype for Tournament Championship Gear
We’ve been harping on the fact that e-sports are becoming more and more legitimate all over the world, and therefore more and more worthy of your attention as a promotional products distributor. A good indicator of that legitimacy is the presence of brands with strong reputations. In that regard, there aren’t many bigger than Louis…
Read MorePromo History Lesson: A Look Back at the Most Important Moments in Music Merchandise
Were you planning on a history lesson today? Doesn’t matter. You’re getting one. It’s time for another iteration of our irregular Promo History Lesson series! We’re piggybacking off some stellar work that High Snobiety did by laying out an exhaustive timeline of important music merchandise over the years. The whole thing is a great read,…
Read MoreMoby Launches Vegan Apparel Line to Advertise His Vegan Restaurant and Fund Animal Rights Organizations
If vegan or animal-friendly folks want a less permanent and in-your-face method of showing their love for our furry friends than Moby’s giant new two-arm “Animal Rights” tattoo, you could check out the former electronic music star’s Little Pine line of apparel. It’s designed to fund animal rights organizations and Moby’s restaurant…
Read MoreDesign Startup Releases ‘Sesame Street’ Athleticwear Line
“Sesame Street” is such an American institution at this point that just about every generation has some sort of connection to its characters. Because of that, anything related to the Street has a large base of potential customers. So, design startup Spooler’s new line of “Sesame Street” athleticwear perfectly pinpoints a convergence of nostalgia branding…
Read MoreEdwards Garment Acquires Bishop Custom Clothing
Edwards Garment, Kalamazoo, Mich., announced this morning that it has acquired Bishop Custom Clothing. “The acquisition of Bishop Custom Clothing is strategic for both of us,” Gary Schultz, president and CEO of Edwards Garment, said in a press release. “Edwards and Bishop are leaders in our segments of the market and we share common values.…
Read MoreNational Pen Revenue Increases While Vistaprint Revenue Dips
Cimpress, Venlo, Netherlands, parent company of Vistaprint, released its first-quarter earnings report for the fiscal year, and saw a bit of an improvement on the National Pen side, but a dip in Vistaprint revenues. According to Nasdaq, the National Pen brand made $70.2 million, up 6.3 percent over last year. Vistaprint reported $343.2 million in…
Read MoreThe LA Dodgers Are Using Streetwear-Inspired Merchandise to Attract New Fans
Baseball is a weird sport. It’s not for everyone. The people that love it could talk for hours about a pitching battle that ended 1-0, or how there’s nothing better than spending four-and-a-half hours at the ballpark. The ones who don’t like baseball would tell you how boring it is to watch a pitcher retire…
Read MorePresident Trump Says U.S. Has Not Agreed to Tariff Rollback After All
Late Thursday, Reuters reported that the interim agreement between the U.S. and China to rollback tariffs was facing opposition from White House officials and skepticism from outside experts and former advisers. Today, President Trump confirmed those reports, reversing course on the tariff rollback announcement…
Read MoreGemini Industries Acquires TKCups-Sorg’s
Gemini Industries, Roxana, Ill., announced that it has acquired TKCups-Sorg’s, a supplier of custom printed napkins, plates, coffee sleeves, coasters, cups and more. Founded in 1996, TKCups-Sorg’s has specialized in both paper and plastic food service products, and has introduced environmentally-friendly product lines. Through the acquisition, Gemini will expand its promotional product offering with a…
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