A&W is turning old and leftover promotional apparel into a fresh new streetwear collection called the “Thrift Store Collection.” Each of the 47 pieces is unique and made from upcycled promotional items, some of which feature a Frankenstein-esque, “sewn-together” look…
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Pantone Announces 2022 Color of the Year: Very Peri
Pantone has revealed its 2022 Color of the Year: Very Peri, a bluish purple the Pantone says “displays a carefree confidence and a daring curiosity that animates our creative spirit.” The Pantone Color of the Year is a hue that the Pantone Color Institute believes encapsulates the general theme or feeling of society going into the year…
Read MoreP.F. Chang’s Launches Branded Apparel, Cookware and More as It Moves Toward Lifestyle Brand
P.F. Chang’s is marketing itself as more than just a restaurant by introducing a full line of branded goods ranging from apparel to kitchen items. The apparel selection is especially noteworthy, in that none of the 11 items features obvious P.F. Chang’s branding. Most feature design elements related to the brand…
Read MoreNorwegian Soccer Team’s New Jersey Is One Big QR Code (to Raise Awareness of Qatar ‘Sportswashing’)
Are you familiar with Tromsø IL? Probably not, unless you’re really on the up and up when it comes to Norwegian soccer. It’s actually the northern-most soccer club in the world. But now its claim to fame can be that it’s the first club to create a jersey that functions as one big QR code…
Read MoreSailor Jerry Is Giving Away Custom Sweaters That Show Off Tattoos
Sailor Jerry’s, a brand that appreciates the physical art form of the tattoo, just released a new sweater with strategically placed cutouts so you can still show off your ink while you rock your holiday best. From now until Dec. 10, people can post images of their tattoos on social media for a chance to win one of 20 custom-made sweaters…
Read MoreA&W Features Its Employees in ‘Anti-Celebrity’ Meals With Store Signage, T-shirts and More
Since McDonald’s started giving musical artists their own branded meals and merchandise, it seems like every fast food restaurant has gotten in on the act. A&W, however, is bucking the trend. The brand’s “anti-celebrity meals” feature its own employees and special signage, T-shirts and more at store locations…
Read More5 Food Promotions Product Ideas (Plus Sales Tips and More)
To find out what buyers are looking for, what new products are hitting the market and how distributors can cook up a successful food promo, we spoke with experts from some of the leading promotional food suppliers in the industry. Here’s what they had to say, along with some products for inspiration…
Read MoreTim Hortons to Restock Sold-Out Justin Bieber Merch (But Resellers Are Already Cashing In)
Justin Bieber is one of the biggest stars on the planet, so it’s no surprise that his merch tie-in with fellow Canadian icon Tim Hortons sold out pretty much immediately. The company announced last weekend that it plans to restock the items, but that hasn’t stopped fans from buying merchandise at marked-up prices on resale sites…
Read MoreBAMKO Acquires $24.5M Distributor Sutter’s Mill Specialties
BAMKO, Los Angeles, announced that it has acquired the assets of Sutter’s Mill Specialties Inc. Sutter’s Mill reported promotional products revenue of around $24.5 million over the past 12 months. Jake Himelstein, president of BAMKO, said that BAMKO will look to integrate Sutter’s Mills’ robotics and automation capabilities…
Read MoreHALO Branded Solutions Issues Recall for Promotional Children’s Flashlights
HALO Branded Solutions and the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for promotional children’s projector flashlights. The flashlights are being recalled because children could disassemble the product and access batteries, creating a choking or ingestion hazard…
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