Two weeks ago, we reported that Vistaprint had opened its first brick-and-mortar storefront, Vistaprint Studio, in Toronto. The store offers an extension to what the e-commerce platform does—customized paper products and printing—but gives customers the chance to see products in a physical setting, similar to how promotional products professionals use showrooms for sales ideas. It also…
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Europe’s Massive Cyberattack Hits Maersk, Causes Shipping Delays
Computers across Europe and India were hit by a major ransomware cyberattack this week, causing system failures at A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk), the world’s largest shipping company. The company made a statement on its Twitter page, detailing the account: https://twitter.com/Maersk/status/879966081611431936 A company spokeswoman told CNBC that the IT issues could impact the company’s global operations, but…
Read MoreHere’s All the Companies YETI Coolers Has Sued So Far (It’s A Lot)
We’ve reported a lot on YETI Coolers and its propensity to take legal action when other companies make or sell products that seems too similar to its own. For those who might need a quick refresher, we don’t blame you, it’s a lot to keep track of: • First, it was Wal-Mart, after the company sold…
Read MoreLos Angeles Apparel: Picking Up Where American Apparel Left Off
Though American Apparel founder and former CEO Dov Charney was famously ousted from his own company, he may be coming out on top in the end. That is, at least, if you…
Read MoreHow Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again’ Merch Distributor Got the Job
With how ubiquitous “Make America Great Again” merchandise has become with Donald Trump’s campaign and eventual presidency, it might be hard to believe it all comes from a single…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Severs Ties With Uniform Maker After Health Complaints
It’s been a long time coming, after numerous complaints from flight attendants, pilots, airline professionals union members—and after introducing new uniforms—American Airlines said it is ready to part ways with uniform manufacturer Twin Hill. Last week,…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: Alexander Promotional Products Versus Gemline
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: Happy official summer, everyone!) Last week, Alexander Promotional Products won again, and now will face off against Gemline. The winner will be decided by a simple poll. The…
Read MoreStaples Reportedly Close to Sale
In May, Staples was in talks with a few private-equity firms over the possibility of a sale. As a result, Staples initially refused a takeover offer from Cerberus Capital Management, leaving only Sycamore Partners left in the race. Now, sources told Reuters that Staples is quickly approaching a deal with Sycamore worth an estimated $6…
Read MoreNewest iPhone 8 Leak Shows Lightning Jack, Not USB-C
We admit it: Nobody is perfect, not even us. Everyone makes mistakes, especially when it comes to predicting the future of smartphone technology and what features certain items will or won’t include. We bet pretty hard on the future of USB-C technology in the newest installment of the iPhone, but, due to some pretty reliable-looking…
Read MoreTrump Team Sends Campaign Merchandise to High School Students After Yearbook Controversy
Earlier this month, three high school students in New Jersey found themselves at the center of controversy after their yearbook photos and quotes…
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