During times like these, it is more important than ever to pay attention to personal well-being. While this may look different from person to person, there are a few actions that have been proven to help reduce stress and promote a positive outlook. Journaling just so happens to be one of them!…
Read MoreJapan Is Closing Some Tokyo 2020 Merch Stores, But the Postponed Games Will Still Yield Huge Merch Sales
The Tokyo Olympics, originally slated for this summer, were postponed until next summer due to the coronavirus. Given the sort of last-minute nature of the announcement, officials in Japan had already cranked out a huge supply of Tokyo 2020 merchandise. What happens to it now?…
Read MoreEvery Major U.S. Pro Sports League Is Now Selling Branded Masks
We’ve missed sports immensely since the middle of March, and the news of MLB’s possible July restart provides us hope. As a part of our fandom, we are also happy to report that with the recent inclusion of MLB, branded masks are available for supporters of every major U.S. pro sports league, a possible indicator of more widespread mask sales opportunities…
Read More5B’s Embroidery & Screen Print Shifts to PPE Production, Protects Employees
With growing concerns due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Ohio, 5B’s Embroidery & Screen Print, Zanesville, Ohio, has shifted its focus to joining the fight. 5B’s started making masks for the local hospital and then selling face coverings on its online retail store, all while adhering to the CDC’s social distancing guidelines. Beginning in late…
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo Latest Figure in Coronavirus Response to Get Merch Treatment Online
Like Dr. Anthony Fauci, who serves as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has become a merchandise sensation for his role in America’s coronavirus response, with Etsy being a hub for items touting his efforts…
Read MoreBritons Are Repping the U.K.’s National Health Service Through NHS Branded Apparel
As a sign of appreciation during the fight against COVID-19 in the U.K., Britons have been literally applauding their National Health Service workers every day. Goodwill toward the NHS has also translated into a boom in branded apparel featuring the organization’s logo…
Read MoreThe Vernon Company Names PCNA 2019 Supplier of the Year
The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, recently recognized Polyconcept North America (PCNA) with the 2019 Supplier of the Year Award during the company’s annual national sales meeting. The Supplier of the Year Award is given annually to the industry supplier that provides the best overall service to The Vernon Company and its customers. The award is…
Read More7 Promotional Products for National Nurses Week
National Nurses is a chance to show appreciation for everything nurses do on a daily basis, and it’s especially important now as nurses battle the COVID-19 pandemic. While one week isn’t enough to show our thanks, here are seven promotional products ideas to suggest to clients for National Nurses week, or just for any sort of health worker appreciation program…
Read MoreKeep All Data in Your System, Even When You Switch
Ask the Accountant… Question: Help! I have been using an industry software that I pay for each month to write orders. I am now switching to another system. How do I get my order history out of the old system? Answer: Does this software have the capability to export into QuickBooks? If so, your order…
Read MoreMcDonald’s and Heinz Are Giving Out Branded Puzzles on Instagram (and One Is Really Hard)
Despite living in a time where we have just about every movie ever made available at the click of a button, access to all of our friends and loved ones via video chat, and more advanced video games than the creators of Pong could ever have imagined, puzzles have been the star of quarantine. Brands are realizing that…
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