TD Bank, Cherry Hill, N.J., is recalling a line of its pens from its branches because of a manufacturing flaw that could potentially be a safety hazard. “With abundant safety in mind, TD self-reported our…
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Myrtle Beach Wants to Limit Offensive Merchandise in Town
The Myrtle Beach, S.C. City Council is looking to limit some of the obscene merchandise that is up for sale on its Ocean Blvd. We’ve all seen things like this in beach towns: Some…
Read MoreNow Those Ikea Bags Are Hats
Would you wear a bag on your head as a fashion statement? We probably wouldn’t, either. But that hasn’t stopped people from wearing those blue Ikea bags as hats. No, they’re not just sticking them on their heads. Streetwear companies Pleasures and Chinatown Market transformed the bags into fitted caps, and are selling them for…
Read MorePeople Still Want Wooden Pencils in 2017
We live in a technology-driven world. We can glance at our watches and text our friends that we’re running late to dinner because our Uber (which we ordered from our phone) is stuck in traffic. There’s no denying that we love convenience, but there’s still a bit of resistance. For all of the electric razors…
Read MoreJay-Z, MLB Sued Over Roc Nation Merchandise
Jay-Z and Major League Baseball were hit with a lawsuit from Iconix Brand Group, because the Brooklyn-based rapper had been putting his Roc Nation logo on MLB-branded items. You wouldn’t be alone thinking, “Wait, is Jay getting sued here? Doesn’t he own his own company’s logo?” According to Bleacher Report, Iconix Brand Group paid $204 million…
Read MoreAdidas Goes Classic With New Golf Apparel
I’ve been watching golf for about as long as I can remember. Growing up, every major tournament was on TV in my house. During high school, I spent plenty of spring and summer weekends on…
Read MoreAre Collapsible Water Bottles the Next Big Thing? Probably
There’s no such thing as a standard water bottle anymore, is there? With all of the different design components and features, water bottles have become one of the most versatile and customizable products in both the retail and promotional…
Read MorePM Video Battle: PM Video Battle: HALO Branded Solutions Versus US Imprint
(Due to some technical issues, we’re starting over with this week’s PM Video Battle with a new video. The battle will end on the same day as previously planned.) 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…
Read MoreFatFace Recalls Women’s Sweaters
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that FatFace, Wilmington, Del., is recalling two styles of women’s sweaters—the overhead Cowes sweater and zip-up sweater—because they failed to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles. The CPSC received one…
Read MoreTrump Threatens to End Trade Agreement with South Korea
While yesterday we reported that President Trump had a change of heart about his plan to terminate NAFTA following a conversation with the leaders of Mexico and Canada, he came forth with strong words regarding the U.S.’s…
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