The Super Bowl ended in crushing fashion for the Philadelphia Eagles, but fans can know the leftover merchandise for if they won will end up with those who need it. Also, we took a look at some of the coolest Chiefs gear available online today.
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Building a Legacy: How We Grew from $1.8 Million to $5.5 Million in Two Years
Tracy and Marlo Webb, Owners of Metro Printed Products, were an established independent business and never would have considered affiliating with a distributor group. However, after their sales stagnated for many years, they decided they wanted to grow by expanding their product lines, pursuing major accounts, and winning acquisitions. A strategic partnership turned out to be exactly what they needed to accelerate their sales and build a foundation for their legacy. The secret to their success… Read More
Read MoreNo Joke — 5 Ways Ordering Calendars Early Really Pays Off
If there was a pill to cure procrastination, I’d probably take it tomorrow. Dad Jokes? Who doesn’t love ‘em? At Koozie Group, we don’t take ourselves too seriously, and that’s why our new Dad Jokes calendar (Item #7082) is right up our alley. But putting off your calendar orders is no laughing matter. Here are…
Read MoreOut of Yellow Ink? English Soccer Team’s Shirt Sponsor Logo Is Way Off
Derby County FC’s shirts look a little weird, thanks to what seems like a case of running out of yellow ink. Fans noticed the shirt sponsor logo, intended to be green, appeared in different shades on players’ jerseys. It was even blue on some.
Read MoreThe CPSC Is Recalling 15 Different Children’s Sleepwear Items – How to Avoid Issues With Your Own Products
Within the last two months, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has posted 15 recalls for children’s apparel, namely sleepwear, for failing to meet federal flammability standards and, therefore, creating a burn hazard for children. Here are some guidelines for distributors who deal with children’s apparel.
Read MoreThis Coffee Shop Created a Coffee Sleeve/T-shirt Promo Celebrating Poets
Philadelphia coffee roaster Elixr has been celebrating artists with rotating murals in its cafes. But, a new program has allowed local poets to print their work on coffee sleeves. It’s called “Heart On Your Sleeve,” and also features a T-shirt promo.
Read MoreThe Power of a Thank-You Note: A Firsthand Account
The holiday season might be over, but there’s no reason you can’t show your gratitude through thoughtful gifts all year long. When an end-user receives something as a thank-you for hard work or for being a trusted partner or customer, they’re likely to hold onto the gift for a long time. If you can make…
Read MoreLessons from Amazon’s Warehouse Game Promo: Reward Employees, Allow them to Choose their Gift, But Don’t Get OSHA Involved
Amazon created games that incentivize increased productivity in 2019, with “swag bucks” as a reward, which can be turned into branded merchandise. But, now OSHA is saying that the programs lead to workers overexerting and possibly hurting themselves.
Read MoreWhat Distributors Can Learn from This Year’s Grammy Swag Bag
This year’s Grammy swag bag totaled about $60,000, and included some very high-value items. But, don’t let the price tag fool you. There are a lot of ideas distributors can take from this haul and use in their own businesses.
Read MoreMichelob Ultra Is Once Again Bringing Its Star-Studded Super Bowl Ad to the Merchandise World
Last year it was a bowling alley. This year it’s a golf course. Michelob Ultra’s star-studded Super Bowl commercial is once again getting a full line of corresponding merchandise, including apparel and golf equipment.
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