It seems like Justin Bieber just can’t get this whole merchandise thing right. First, he had to recall T-shirts from his “Purpose” tour after fans noticed a typo on the back. Then Philadelphia Flyers fans got mad (surprise!) at…
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced yesterday that GSI Outdoors, Spokane, Wash., is recalling its kids’ insulated water bottles that it sold exclusively at L.L. Bean stores from July 2015 to May 2016.…
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A T-shirt vendor at the Cherry Hill Mall in Cherry Hill, N.J., found himself in the center of controversy after he sold T-shirts that he claimed were in protest to police brutality. Amir Miller, who was operating a T-shirt kiosk in the mall, sold T-shirts that read, “This has to stop” and depicted two stick-figure…
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Whether it was the result of Cleveland Cavaliers fans finally getting to celebrate a victory or just passengers on the LeBron James hype train who wanted to celebrate him making good on his promise to bring a…
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Stock in RR Donnelley, Chicago, is on the rise after reports that Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., is interested in buying the company. According to The Street, RR Donnelley shares rose 3.71 percent yesterday to $19.14. But, the reliability of the merger still seems a bit murky, and some experts don’t know whether or not it would…
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Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has become a bit of a T-shirt mogul recently, or at least a great inspiration for funny T-shirts. His sage wisdom of, “Try not to suck,” was so popular that it ended up on a T-shirt that caused the St. Louis Cardinals to change rules in their stadium. The best…
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Yesterday, we reported that Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, is launching its #GetInTouch campaign in September. The campaign, which will launch in conjunction with the Advertising Week event in New York City, will focus on the longevity and lasting effect of promotional…
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We’ve looked at different ways manufacturers have beenlooking to be more eco-friendly. Some have created biodegradable housewares, others have recycled plastic for other purposes and some have made the change from plastic products to paper products. Now, a German product…
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Proforma, Cleveland, announced that Proforma owners closed more than $6 million in acquisitions in June 2016. Six Proforma owners completed deals contributing to the highest producing acquisition month for Proforma over the past 18 months. “One of the most significant advantages to working with Proforma’s mergers and acquisitions team is their ability to walk me through…
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Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, announced that it is launching its #GetInTouch campaign on Sept. 26 during the 2016 Advertising Week in New York City. The campaign’s goal is to urge advertising buyers to connect with customers in a tangible way…
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