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Williams-Sonoma Inc. announced that it’s expanding its presence in the business-to-business and branded merchandise arena, offering more corporate gifting and custom merchandise options. Customers will be able to shop from brands under the Williams-Sonoma Inc. umbrella, like Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Rejuvenation, and Mark…
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Just three months after SupplyLogic and WebbMason Marketing announced that they would merge the two companies, the combined company (SLWM) announced today that it has been acquired by Gallant Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based investment firm. “SLWM represents an opportunity to invest in a rapidly growing marketing services provider and partner with an outstanding team,”…
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McDonald’s is selling a Happy Meal specifically for adults as part of a tie in with streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market. It comes in a special branded box, and includes a figurine of a classic McDonald’s mascot (with a twist).
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Brand Fuel, Raleigh, N.C., announced that it has officially become a Certified B Corporation. The “B” in B Corp stands for “Benefit for All,” emphasizing five central stakeholders: workers, customers, suppliers, community and the environment. Brand Fuel joins the growing movement of more than 5,000 Certified B Corporations from 158 industries across 85 countries, including…
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As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they’ve kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to Kotis Design CEO Jeff Becker — No. 33 on our 2022 list — about how cutting ties with some customers,…
Read MoreThe U.K. government has fined Scottish professional soccer team Rangers F.C., along with sporting goods company Elite Sports and retail brand JD Sports, for price fixing. According to a release from the U.K. government, the Competition and Markets Authority found that Elite Sports and JD Sports “broke competition law by fixing the retail prices of…
Read MoreApparently National Coffee Day is right around the corner, and to celebrate going on a “Tims Run,” Tim Hortons is back with another apparel capsule drop: The Tims Run Club. It’s a clever play on words. A “Tims Run” of course being slang for going to pick up coffee at Tim Hortons, but also referencing…
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As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they’ve kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to Artcraft CEO and president Judy Zimmerman — No. 32 on our 2022 list — about the company’s recent investments,…
Read MoreSuper Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning went undercover at a Penn State tryout as “Chad Powers.” He didn’t make the team, but PSU sold and gave away T-shirts celebrating his inspirational mantra and disguise.
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Koozie Group, Clearwater, Fla., announced the promotion of Brian Lynch to vice president of supply chain. In this role, Lynch reports directly to COO Blair Hawley. His responsibilities include overseeing the supply chain planning and logistics function of the company. Lynch has more than 15 years of experience at Koozie Group, serving most recently as…
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