In April, a company called RapidMask2Go installed a PPE vending machine in New York City. In May, the company added another machine at a different NYC location. It now has 10 machines in New York and four in Philadelphia. A similar company is gearing up for launch in Philly, too. This is just the beginning of the PPE vending machine boom…
Read MoreFacilisgroup’s REBOUND-20 Reveals Key Themes for Managing Through Uncertainty
REBOUND-20 centered on bringing Facilisgroup’s partner community together to discuss managing through the uncertainty, identifying new opportunities and developing short-term and long-term roadmaps for success…
Read MoreSocial Media Users Wage (Possibly Ineffective) War on Trump Campaign Store
Twitter and TikTok users are claiming they’ve tied up millions of dollars of Donald Trump campaign merchandise in shopping carts with no intent to purchase the items. Their hope is that it cripples the Trump Campaign store, but it might not have worked out as planned…
Read MoreNBCUniversal Manufactured Its Own Products for Employee Welcome Back Kits After ‘Unreliable Deliveries’
As part of its reopening plan, NBCUniversal began running drills with volunteer staff, applied floor and seating signage to demarcate safe distances, and supplied employee welcome back kits. According to Deadline, though, the company ended up manufacturing some of the items for the kits in-house…
Read MoreSpector & Co. Announces the Appointment of Jamie Mair as Chief Growth Officer
Spector & Co., West Chazy, N.Y., announced today the hiring of Jamie Mair, former BDA marketing executive and co-founder of boutique merchandise agency SwervePoint. “We’re excited Jamie has joined our team,” said Rob Spector, CEO of Spector & Co. “As a past client, he brings a unique perspective and understanding of the supplier, distributor and…
Read MoreDos Equis is Giving Away a Six-Foot Branded Cooler to Practice Social Distancing
While the best course of action is still to stay home, some outdoor activities are OK as long as you plan accordingly and follow safety measures. Thanks to a clever bit of engineering from Dos Equis, you can put the “social” in “social distancing” with a 6-foot long branded cooler…
Read MoreSuccess Stories From Fast-Growing Promo Distributors and Ideas for Right Now
For companies that grew revenue in 2019, the plan entering 2020 was to keep that momentum rolling. For many businesses, those goalposts have likely moved, with sales slow in most product categories outside of PPE. But it doesn’t mean that businesses can’t learn some valuable lessons and prepare for future growth…
Read MorePRINTING United Transitioning to a Comprehensive Online Experience in 2020
PRINTING United, originally scheduled to take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on October 21-23, 2020, will now move to a powerful online experience this fall due to constraints surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of all attending and involved with the show remains paramount. The decision to terminate the…
Read MoreFind Masks, Sanitizer, Signage and Much More in Our Free ‘Back to Business’ Digital Catalog
States across the U.S. are well on their way to reopening. As they do, the many businesses within them will need various promotional products to safely reopen, get the word out to customers and show appreciation for staff. That’s why we curated the best products from top suppliers into a free, easy-to-use digital catalog for promo distributors…
Read MoreThe Sourcing Group Acquires A Brand Company Assets in Foreclosure Sale, Including BrandAlliance
The Sourcing Group announced that it has purchased certain assets from A Brand Company in a foreclosure sale. The purchase included assets of A Brand Company Inc., BrandAlliance LLC, Global Direct of NC LLC and Branded Business Support LLC. As part of the agreement, some BrandAlliance salespeople will join TSG…
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