Between yoga studio memberships, running clubs, vegan fast food chains and smoothie bars, health and wellness has taken over the world. And that’s a great thing. People love tracking their miles and donning their favorite athleisure looks all day. It’s almost as if health and wellness has nearly integrated completely into our everyday lives, and…
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Supreme Court Rejects Washington Redskins Trademark Appeal
For the past few years, there’s been quite the intense debate stirring about whether or not the Washington Redskins should change their name, since it’s considered offensive to Native Americans. As a result, the U.S. Patent…
Read MoreWal-Mart Removes Offensive T-shirt
Wal-Mart is at the center of a T-shirt controversy again, and this faux-pas might be its worst to date. Wal-Mart’s online store features a collection of tees designed by third-party retailer Hollywood Thread, according to Mashable. One shirt, in particular,…
Read MorePromo Marketing Poll Reveals Promotional Products Professionals Support Donald Trump
With the second presidential debate occurring this coming weekend, things really are heating up in the political arena. And, between Donald Trump’s “Deplorables” merchandise campaign and Hillary Clinton’s controversial campaign pins, there’s been no shortage of attention-grabbing, political promotional merchandise stories. But, the question has been, which candidate does the promotional products industry support? According to a new…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: PPAI Versus All-In-One
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. Last week, Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) won, and now will face off against All-In-One. The winner will be decided by a simple poll. The poll will close the morning of Friday,…
Read MoreHDS Acquires Stuart & Associates
Today, HDS, a Pittsburgh-based promotional merchandise and corporate apparel agency, announced that it has acquired Stuart & Associates, a Cleveland-based printing, promotional products and fulfillment services company. HDS did not release the financial terms of the deal, but the company estimates that the acquisition will drive HDS’ annual sales to $32 million in annual revenue.…
Read MoreEmbroidMe Names Joe Loch as New President
Today, the United Franchise Group (UFG) announced it has named Joe Loch as president of EmbroidMe, West Palm Beach, Fla., according to Franchising.com. “Joe’s broad-based business skills and experience working with small-business owners are exactly what we need…
Read MoreMichigan Moves to Ban Plastic Bag Bans
With states, and even some countries, taking measures to ban plastic bags, Michigan has gone an entirely different route. Instead of banning plastic bags, the state government is trying to ban actual bag…
Read MoreGold Bond Worldwide Closes Production Facility
According to the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Gold Bond Worldwide, Hixson, Tenn., has announced plans to close its Covington, Tenn., facility. Operations will relocate to the company’s Hixson, Tenn., facility by the end of the year. The Hixson location currently produces drinkware, pens, bags, golf balls and other hard goods, while the Covington facility produced mugs,…
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Hires New CEO Amid Sale Rumors
Last week, Los Angeles-based American Apparel CEO Paula Schneider announced her resignation. Now, the Los Angeles Times is reporting that American Apparel has selected its new CEO, Chelsea Grayson. Grayson, a lawyer with a background in mergers and acquisitions, has served as general counsel for American Apparel for two years. Schneider departed the company on Monday,…
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