Near the end of each year, promotional products distributors everywhere are hearing the same question from most of their customers: “What’s new?” While so many products stand the test of time (for good reason), customers are always on the lookout for that new product or trend that will elevate their branding campaigns going into the…
Read MoreStarbucks’ Stanley Promo Shows Power of Premium Brands
Starbucks just released a red holiday-themed Stanley 40 oz. cup, which retails for $49.95 and is reportedly flying off the shelves at Starbucks locations, as well as Starbucks locations within Target and Kroger stores. People have been waking up at the crack of dawn to get them (and in some cases sell them online).
Read MoreLabel Works Introduces Custom Printed Water-Activated Packaging Tape
Label Works, North Mankato, MN, announced the addition of Custom Printed Water Activated Reinforced Packaging Tape to its extensive range of labels and packaging solutions. This new offering reinforces the company’s commitment to providing a comprehensive and convenient one-stop shop for all labels and packaging needs. Click here for more details. The Custom Printed Water…
Read MoreHanesbrands Inc. Considers Champion Sale
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., is reportedly interested in selling its Champion brand, with management firms WHP Global and Authentic Brands Group showing interest in buying it. According to CNBC, Hanes could decide to sell Champion in an effort to cut costs, after facing pressure from activist investors at Barington Capital Group. Champion reportedly sees annual…
Read MoreTogether We Can Make a Difference … Through Promo!
Corporate responsibility drives brand loyalty. For example, did you know that 70% of consumers want to know what the brands they support are doing to address social and environmental issues? In other words, people want to be reassured that the companies they back are making a positive impact on the world. So, what is a…
Read MoreAn Expensive Funeral
Recently I had a great conversation with a very successful distributor owner. He is only in his 50s, but is ready to sell his business. He has made great money in his years in the business. No doubt he could make much more. When I asked why he does not keep growing the business and…
Read MoreKoozie Group Unveils Redesigned Storefront at Enterprise Village
Koozie Group, Clearwater, FL, recently celebrated the brand-new look of its storefront at Stavros Institute’s Enterprise Village during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A signature initiative of the Pinellas Education Foundation, Enterprise Village is part of a self-contained educational program that provides a hands-on learning experience for area fifth-grade students, who are able to apply the economics…
Read MoreTito’s Asks How You Like Your Holiday Promo: Not Ugly, Kinda Ugly, Uglyish, or Ugliest?
Tito’s is keeping in the spirit of the Ugly Sweater promo, but letting people decide how far they want to turn that ugly dial, with an entire line of sweater-themed products for people, pets, and even drinkware that range from “Not That Ugly,” to “Kinda Ugly,” “Uglyish,” “Ugly,” “Uglier,” and finally “Ugliest.”
Read MoreGrowth Opportunities for Apparel Decorators
This article originally appeared in Apparelist. To see more, click here If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that diversification and flexibility are key operational functions to remain in business. For apparel decorators, the idea of convergence (or adding additional products and services) has emerged over the past several years. It’s clear that to survive…
Read MoreSnugZ USA Announces Hire of Additional National Sales Manager, Kevin Mullaney
SnugZ USA, West Jordan, UT, announced a new strategic addition to its sales team with industry veteran Kevin Mullaney as an additional national sales manager. Mullaney will be joining an all-star line up of sales rock stars already with the Top-40 supplier beginning Nov. 1st. Mullaney has been in sales for more than 17 years.…
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