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RBO, St. Louis, announced that it has named Melissa Thomson Matthews as its new vice president of business development. Thomson Matthews comes to RBO with extensive experience in market positioning, business gap analysis, and strategic planning across sales and marketing from various industries…
Read MoreWe knew the Justin Bieber meal and merchandise at Tim Hortons sold well. But did you know that the partnership was so popular that it pretty much brought sales back to normal after pandemic-related declines? Tim Hortons reported a 10.3% sales increase at stores that introduced the Biebs line, after posting an 11% decline for the same quarter the prior year…
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In a webinar titled “The Future World of Branded Merch,” Bobby Lehew, commonsku’s chief content officer, shared how merch is now more popular than ever and has become a cultural staple evolving to a higher form of identity, self-expression and art, commanding headlines and sparking brand obsession like never before…
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The Premier Group Network board of directors recently announced the renewal of the PPEF Named Scholarship honoring Paul E. Smith, MAS, president of Ardmore, Pennsylvania-based supplier Calconix Inc. The scholarship was created by Premier Group Network to honor Smith, one of the group’s founders, during its 20th anniversary…
Read MoreInkSoft and Printavo, a pair of cloud-based software providers for the decorated apparel and promotional products industries, were acquired yesterday by PSG and Blue Star Innovation Partners, both private equity firms. Former competitors, InkSoft and Printavo offer similar services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed…
Read MoreUPS is jumping into the fashion market by releasing a limited edition apparel and merchandise collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week. Yes, this is the same UPS known for brown uniforms and delivering packages. The “Be Unstoppable” collection includes T-shirts, joggers, caps, water bottles, speakers and more…
Read MoreIn September of last year, The North Face sued a small Raleigh, North Carolina, apparel seller over an imitation logo that referenced drug dealing. Now, the case has been settled, and the seller, who made apparel with “The Trap Face” on it, is prohibited from selling his products that infringed on the logo…
Read MoreVans and Crayola are teaming up again for a line of colorful sneakers, apparel and accessories, including customizable Vans sneakers. Each shoe style features vibrant color schemes reminiscent of the Crayola packaging, and some even have things like Velcro straps that look like crayons. There are also hoodies and T-shirts…
Read MoreIt’s no secret that athletic apparel is huge right now. Everything from leggings to quarter-zips is being styled to bring comfort to even the most professional environments. As such, it’s crucial to not only offer the hottest styles, but to also know how to decorate them to customers’ needs. Read on for the latest trends and decorating ideas…
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Raining Rose Promos, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced that it will donate 1% of its annual profits to Heifer International, a global nonprofit that supports local farmers and its communities. Raining Rose donations will directly support honeybees, supplies and training for beekeepers…
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