7-Eleven, home of the Slurpee and practically synonymous with the idea of a convenience store chain, has done a couple merchandise drops over the last few years, but rather than continue one-off promotions here and there, it’s going all in with the introduction of the 7Collection store…
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USPS Releases Proposed Peak Season Price Increases
The U.S. Postal Service is planning on raising parcel rates this holiday season, with some package rates increasing by as much as $6. The rate increase will affect Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select and USPS Retail Ground from Oct. 2, 2022 through January 22, 2023…
Read MoreMiller High Life Created Beer-Infused ‘Dive Bar’ Popsicles (Complete With Tobacco Smoke)
Miller High Life created the “Dive Bar” popsicle, meant to invoke every sensory experience of being in a real-life dive bar. The frozen treats are made with peanuts, dark chocolate (to represent wood paneling), caramel (for the sticky floors), and even a hint of tobacco smoke. They’re also 5% ABV. The bars are available in two ways…
Read MoreMore Fire Departments Report Fundraising T-shirt Scam Texts and Emails
Fire departments in North Carolina and New York are warning community members about T-shirt scams. The Rockingham Fire Department in Rockingham, North Carolina, said scammers are selling T-shirts or asking for donations to the department via text message, according to the Richmond Observer. “If you get any kind of information in a text or email…
Read MoreThe Best Football Stadium Promo Might Be This Montreal Alouettes Poutine Helmet
If you’re not familiar with poutine, it’s a dish made up of french fries topped with cheese curds and brown gravy, which was created in Quebec. Apparently, the Montreal Alouettes Canadian football team thinks poutine is best served in a replica helmet, because that’s the team’s latest stadium promo…
Read MoreTri-Mountain Announces Closing After Nearly 30 Years
Tri-Mountain announced yesterday that it will cease operations “in the near future” after almost 30 years in business. In a release, the company said that its stock, blank inventory will be available on a final sale business through tomorrow. Decorated orders already in the works will be delivered as planned, but Tri-Mountain won’t accept…
Read MoreThe Next Steps in NIL: Clemson’s New Marketing Hub and Alabama’s Team Store
Clemson University just created one of the biggest hubs of NIL development: a 12,000 square foot facility dedicated to its “Reign” NIL program, which will assist student-athletes in marketing themselves, including through merchandise. The University of Alabama is also opening a dedicated store within its football stadium for NIL products…
Read MoreFTC Fines Apparel Brand $211K for False ‘Made in USA’ Labels
The FTC issued a fine against the apparel brand Lions Not Sheep for replacing its “Made in China” labels with “Made in USA” labels. The FTC has begun cracking down on these claims as it enforces a new rule that tightens Made in USA labeling requirements…
Read MoreMovie Magic: How One Distributor Used Print and Promo to Promote a Beloved Animated Film
Stephen Willwerth, vice president of new business at SVS Marketing, has created campaigns for some of the most beloved intellectual properties in the world. Here’s how he combined printed and promotional products to bring the excitement of a classic animated film to life…
Read MoreUFC Partners With Amazon for Print-On-Demand Licensed Merchandise
UFC announced that it will start working with Amazon Merch on Demand for branded products. The collection, which is available on Amazon, includes licensed apparel like T-shirts, sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts and tank tops; as well as smartphone cases, workout products, bags and more…
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