It’s been three years since PRINTING United in Dallas, and the 2022 event in Las Vegas is only nine weeks away. Nearly every major OEM in the industry across every market segment from commercial, in-plant and apparel, packaging to wide-format, industrial to mailing & fulfillment and everything in between will be there showcasing their technology. If…
Read More7-Eleven Goes Full E-Commerce With 7Collection Store
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…
Read MorePPM Video Interview: Sock Club’s 10 Years in Promo and What’s Next for the Supplier
Sock Club’s B2B project manager Wicksie Tu sits down with Brendan Menapace to discuss the supplier’s 10-year anniversary of joining the promotional products industry, lessons learned along the way, and what’s on the horizon for the company.
Read MoreUSPS 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 MoreImage Apparel Solutions Launches NIL-Compliant, Online Apparel Stores for University Athletic Programs
Image Apparel Solutions, Wheeling, Illinois, announced the launch of an online store platform that complies with NCAA name, image and likeness (NIL) regulations. To ensure a streamlined, secure and transparent process, IAS has partnered with Athletic Licensing Company (ALC), experts in NIL compliance and administration. Since the landmark Supreme Court decision in NCAA v. Alston,…
Read MoreDelicious Spec Samples – The Perfect Tool to Close More Orders
It’s common to email product images to clients rather than showing them actual samples. (Email images are incredibly efficient in terms of time and cost.) However, when presenting a food gift program, things are different! While virtuals are great for prospecting and presenting initial ideas, when things get serious, you’ll want to employ another tool…
Read MoreHow and Why Decorators Should Prepare for the Changing Seasons
It might not seem like it, but late summer is the perfect time to offer your customers cool weather gear. Need some help getting ahead? Here are some tips and expert insight from Delta Apparel on how to get ready for winter.
Read MoreCan I Start a Second Business Without Buying QuickBooks Again?
Ask the Accountant… Question: I am using QB Premier and am starting a second business. Can I do that without buying the program again? Answer: QB Premier allows you to create multiple companies within your program at no additional cost. On the other hand, QuickBooks Online charges you an additional subscription charge for each company…
Read More11 Fall Promotional Products Your Clients’ End-Users Need
August is almost over, and the temps will (hopefully) start dropping a little bit soon. Once fall rolls around in earnest, it’s time for tailgates, bonfires and chilly mornings. Are your clients’ end-users ready? If not, here are 11 products to help them get in the mood. 1. 12” #1 Foam Finger by Amerifoam How…
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