Overture Promotions, previously based in Vernon Hills, Ill., announced on Monday that it is fully operational in its new headquarters facility in Waukegan, Ill., 40 miles north of Chicago. The $70 million promotional marketing firm consolidated two distribution centers into 200,000 square feet of warehouse space in the new facility, with expanded screen print and embroidery operations, and upgraded office space. The company added state-of-the-art technology to communicate better with customers, its U.S. network of sales offices and distribution centers, and its global partners.
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Remember the Orolay jacket—the coat that went viral earlier this year and netted so many Amazon reviews it became known as the “Amazon Coat”? We asked our very own experts what to expect in promotional jackets for the coming months, so that you can help your customers find their very own versions of Amazon’s must-have outerwear phenomenon…
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Floor mats are the first wave of defense between shoes and your clean floor. Flags and banners are the heralds that beckon potential customers to a store. No other products can do what these do, and that’s why we wanted to show them a little love in this product showcase…
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When we last talked to Heather Achenbach, executive director for a small nonprofit animal shelter, she was gearing up to launch a two-week online pop-up shop selling branded merchandise to help raise funds. Heather joined the show to tell us how it went, what she looks for as a merch-buyer and why online pop-ups are a great option for organizations like hers…
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We’re happy to report that Vans recently unveiled a “Nightmare Before Christmas” branded shoes and apparel collection featuring characters and scenes from the movie. The designs are super cool, but the custom packaging really sets the collection apart…
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Tetris is one of those nostalgic games that no matter how many times you play it, it’s never not frustrating when you place a puzzle in the wrong spot. But, that’s what makes it a classic and forces you to really focus and think quickly. For all the Tetris fans and gamers alike, Puma has teamed up with Tetris for a branded apparel collection that’s bound to bring you back in time!
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UK Distributor GeigerBTC, a subsidiary of Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, announced it has acquired London-based distributor Shout Promotional Merchandise as part of its continued expansion strategy to support clients in the United Kingdom and across Europe. Shout Promotional Merchandise has been…
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With domestic returns having hit nearly $250 million as of Sunday, “Joker” is proving a colossal success for the action and crime movie genres, but it is doing little to assist the promotional products industry. That is due to a dearth of goods to drive further interest in Joaquin Phoenix’s turn as the DC Comics…
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Kanye West headed to Jamaica this weekend for his most recent Sunday Service event in support of his upcoming album, “Jesus Is King.” But his decision to include Jamaican government and national symbols in the accompanying merch has met with opposition from inhabitants and the country’s entertainment minister, who demanded that West withdraw the items from his online store…
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AIA Corporation (AIA), Appleton, Wis., announced results for its 2019 third quarter, reporting gross booked sales of $52 million, which is a 20.8 percent increase from the same quarter last year. Total gross booked sales for the year are $144 million, a 30 percent increase from the previous year…
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