Walmart is hopping on two of the biggest trends in workplace attire: environmentally friendly fabrics and options for employees. The mega-retailer is doing away with its famous blue vests in favor of “modernized” gray vests made from recycled plastic bottles. The vests come with an option of pink, green, blue and orange trim, so while…
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BIC Graphic North America Enters Exclusive Partnership with Grillight
BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., announced a new and exclusive partnership with Grillight. Grillight tools eliminate the struggle of holding utensils, flashlights, plates and food while grilling in low light or smoky grill conditions. Its innovative grill accessories were developed toe hand out from the crowd, while providing necessary solutions to common grilling issues.…
Read MoreProduct Trends From Day One of PPAI Expo East
Yesterday, we took to the show floor for the first day of PPAI Expo East in Atlantic City. Though the show floor covers less ground than its Vegas counterpart, there’s plenty to see from a variety of suppliers. These shows are always a great way to gauge what trends are developing in the promotional space,…
Read MoreDorney Park Pulls Personalized Rifle Bullet Merchandise After Complaints
Dorney Park, an amusement park in Allentown, Pa., was on the receiving end of customer complaints after visitors found that a park gift shop was selling personalized bullet cartridge keychains. The item, a rifle bullet in an embossed leather holder with a keychain, had on its packaging the words “The Right to Keep and Bear…
Read MoreWatchdog Group Examines Canadian Government’s $6.7M in Promo Spending, Finds … Nothing, Really
Members of Canada’s Parliament ordered a breakdown of the Canadian government’s promo spending between January 2017 and February 2019, and found that it had purchased items like rubber ducks, pens and lanyards totaling about $6.7 million (about $4.5 million USD) over that span. According to iPolitics (which has detailed Canada’s federal promo spending in the…
Read MorePolitical T-shirts in Spotlight After Students Receive Tees From Controversial Former Faculty Member
A Tennessee high school is in some hot water after T-shirts promoting a former faculty member-turned state representative were placed on a table in the school. Rep. David Byrd had been the basketball coach at Wayne County High School in Waynesboro, Tenn., and has been accused by three of his former students of sexual misconduct…
Read MoreThere’s a Lesson in Appreciating the Bucks’ Absurd T-shirt Cannon
We’re not going to waste anyone’s time rehashing how much we love T-shirt cannons at Promo Marketing. As Editor-in-Chief Sean Norris said earlier today, it’s pretty much my official beat at this point. So, with that distinction, it’s my duty to keep everyone updated on the news and…
Read MoreOrbus Wins Sustainable Business Award, Celebrates Environmental Efforts
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, Ill., announced that it has been recognized for the Specialty Graphics Imaging Association (SGIA) 2019 Sustainable Business Award. The Sustainable Business Award spotlights companies that have implemented projects to improve employee safety and health, reduce environmental impact, or improved business efficiency. Orbus was recognized specifically for its reduced environmental…
Read MoreTrade War: How We Got Here, Where We Go Next
More than a year into a contentious trade war with China, uncertainty remains the only sure thing. With significant tariff increases looming that include most promotional products imported from China, here’s where the promo industry stands while we wait for answers—and how some promo businesses are dealing with the situation…
Read MoreDoes Amazon Have a Delivery Driver Uniforms Problem? Ice T and Other Customers Think So
Amazon’s super-powered delivery capabilities come with the problem of decentralized and seemingly inconsistent delivery services. And in the latest extension of that issue, some people—including legendary rapper Ice T—are complaining that Amazon’s drivers aren’t properly marked, either via vehicle signage or uniforms…
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