Voting in the 2018 Supplier Excellence Awards is now open, giving distributors the chance to decide the best suppliers in the promotional products industry. Every major product category is represented on the survey—so whether you specialize in T-shirts or toys and games, you can have an impact in the voting. Cast your vote today!…
Read MoreU.S. Open Merchandise Reflects Promotional Products Trends
The 2018 U.S. Open saw 2017 champion Brooks Kroepka successfully defend his title at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island. The trophy was arguably the most coveted item at the tournament, but for fans, the chances of leaving the course with it were slim to none (depending on how fast you could run). The merchandise tent was the next best thing…
Read MoreApparently There’s a Convention for Collectors of Coca-Cola Promotional Items That’s In Its 44th Year
Iowa, just as it proved to be in “Field of Dreams,” is going to be a bit of heaven for next week’s crowds at the Coca-Cola Collectors Club convention—all thanks to promotional products. We can definitely drink to that…
Read MoreDelegate to Elevate
If you are seeking to elevate your success and happiness in your life and in your business, I recommend you evaluate the chart below and find more time to do those things you enjoy. We all have things we enjoy doing. Some we do well, and others may require more learning and practice. As seen…
Read MoreZen Magnets Founder: Reversed Recall Decision Highlights Inconsistencies in CPSC Litigation
Zen Magnets has been fighting the CPSC for six years now. After winning the right to keep selling its products, the company is still cautious that the CPSC might come back at them, which Zen founder Shihan Qu says highlights the commission’s unfair tactics…
Read MoreHow the Tariffs Impact the Promotional Products Industry: A Quick Update
President Trump is going forward with his plan to hit China with 25 percent tariffs on about $50 billion worth of Chinese goods, he announced on Friday. According to the U.S. trade representative’s office, the tariffs will be rolled out in two waves, the first of which will go into effect on July 6. The…
Read More$2M Worth of Fake World Cup Merch Seized as FIFA Looks to Combat Counterfeiters
Authorities in Hong Kong and Shenzen seized large quantities of counterfeit World Cup gear, including 180,000 pieces of apparel (57,000 of it jerseys), 29,000 bags, 1,000 hats, 50,000 pairs of shoes, and 3,000 T-shirts…
Read MoreIntroducing the 2018-2019 Gift Collection from SnugZ USA
In life, there are givers and there are takers—both can and do achieve success, but through vastly different paths. This year we will be rooting for your success. We invite you to explore our complete 2018 Gift Collection Catalog, which includes over 30 new products and new gift ideas for all occasions and any budget.…
Read MoreJurassic World’s Huge Promo Push Now Includes Limited Edition Cereal Boxes With Built-In Video Screens
The boxes, available exclusively on Amazon for $24.99 each, feature branded content including art and images from the upcoming film, an embedded screen that plays more than five minutes of behind-the-scenes content, free movie tickets and Jurassic World-themed popsicle molds…
Read MoreWhy Does My Purchase Order Appear as Open?
Question: Why do I have supplier purchase orders that show as open in QuickBooks Premier even though I know I have paid them? Answer: There could be two explanations. First, there are times that your supplier purchase order does not mark all items as closed even though they are paid. To check this, open the…
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