Nostalgia for the 1990s is rampant these days. There are a lot of things from the ’90s worth remembering—great music, the Dream Team, wacky game shows. The Minnesota Twins, however, have decided to dust off a ’90s relic that people might not miss as much—Zubaz.
Read MoreLast week, Inc. published its annual Inc. 5000 list, a list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. As we have reported in previous years, a number of industry suppliers and distributors made the ranks. This year, we counted 42 promotional products companies among the 5,000.
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The Aug. 12 explosion in the port city of Tianjin, China, has affected American manufacturing and shipping.
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The Children’s Place has recalled a boys’ varsity jacket due to a choking hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that the metal snaps on the jacket could detach, creating a choking hazard to young children.
Read MoreThe U.S. Postal Service (USPS) reported a $586 million loss for its third quarter earnings, a large improvement over its nearly $2 billion loss in the same period of last year.
Read MoreThe 2016 presidential election is still more than a year away, but the candidates have been stocking campaign stores with merchandise, such as cell phone cases, T-shirts and pocket-sized Constitutions. Most candidates are touting American-made items, but how much of their campaign merchandise is actually made in the U.S.?
Read MoreThe Major League Baseball season is in its second half, but fans are still excited about getting to the ballpark—thanks in part to promotional giveaways at the door. For teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks, these items have proven to be a major factor in drawing crowds.
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People have their brand allegiances when it comes to beverages. They have their preferred brand of coffee, their favorite soda, and their go-to drink at the bar. Helping a beverage brand build awareness and customer loyalty has a lot do with its promotional advertising. This means products like drinkware, apparel and barware are crucial to the success of the brand. Distributors also need to be mindful about where and how these products will be used, and whether or not they promote the particular client’s brand identity.
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After the National Park Service attempted to cut down on discarded water bottles, water bottle companies have blocked the attempt with an amendment to a House spending bill.
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