Wearable tech has been around for a while. Watch any training footage of your favorite athletes, and they’re probably wearing at least one garment over their torsos that keeps track of vitals and other measurables. And hardware like smart watches have been known to identify possible ailments. But, what about something as minimal as socks…
Read MoreIKEA Expands ‘Exclusive’ Branded Apparel Line to Singapore
Earlier this year, IKEA released its first apparel line called EFTERTRÄDA exclusively in Japan. Originally, it was supposed to end up in stores in Tokyo, but the IKEA Singapore website advertised that it could receive products from the EFTERTRÄDA line, too…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Ornamental Treats, Weighted Pizza Blankets and More
We hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and a relaxing weekend. More than that, though, we hope everyone has been enjoying the precious leftovers that come after Thanksgiving dinner. With the holiday break, we had plenty of time to cruise around the internet to check out some interesting promotional products…
Read MoreHow One-Stop Promotional Apparel Solutions Can Simplify Orders, Add Value and Save on Costs
Apparel orders can be messy—but they don’t have to be. From decorating to customizing to kitting, promo suppliers are offering one-stop-shop apparel solutions for distributors that can simplify orders, add value and save on costs. Here’s how…
Read MoreDecoration Diaries: A Distributor Goes the Extra Mile on an Embroidery Order
Jamie S. Young of Jamie Young Swag & Strategy tells us how an embroidery project almost went south after switching contract decorators for a reorder. Young vowed to stick to her original source going forward for this particular project, but here’s how she stepped in to keep her client happy…
Read MoreApple Patent Hints at Some Pretty Cool Capabilities for iPhone MagSafe Cases
A recently approved patent shows that Apple is looking for ways to use its new MagSafe technology. It could, for example, tell the iPhone that there’s a case present, allowing it to push its processor harder to improve performance while protecting the user from the excess heat…
Read MoreA Few Things to Keep In Mind for Last-Minute Holiday Promo Orders
Hopefully, most of your holiday orders are already taken care of to beat the shipping crunch from the surge in online shopping. But we all know there’s going to be rush orders from customers getting a late start. And, this year especially, these holiday and seasonal promotions will need to be effective and memorable…
Read More3 Tips for Great Food Promotions
In a world that’s changing nonstop, we all need something constant. Is there anything more constant in this topsy-turvy world than free food being the greatest gift you can receive? Friends, there is not. For as long as human beings roam the world, whether it’s on the subway on their way to work or just from the kitchen to their desk where they are working from home, the gift of free food will always be the apex…
Read MoreFacilisgroup Team Positioned for Growth in 2021 With Strategic Hires
Following months of industry uncertainty, Facilisgroup, St. Louis, has moved forward with strategic hiring activities aimed at strengthening the company from the core and enhancing overall efficiency as it heads into the new year. “As Facilisgroup continues to evolve as a company, it’s crucial that we are providing our partners the best support, in addition…
Read MoreCoachella Released a Branded Apparel Line in Absence of In-Person Festival
Coachella is just as much a brand as it is an event for people to go see music and other live performances. And the festival organizers—especially this year since people couldn’t get to the valley—need to keep that brand top of mind and relevant. So they launched a line of branded apparel…
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