Bing Dwen Dwen, the 2022 Winter Olympics’ panda mascot, is apparently so popular in China that customers lined up in the cold outside of official merchandise retailers, cleaning out all of the Bing Dwen Dwen gear by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Shoppers told Reuters that getting their hands on Bing Dwen Dwen merchandise is almost impossible in Beijing…
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Harley-Davidson Steps Up Branded Apparel Efforts With Additions of Former Nike, Yeezy Executives
Harley-Davidson hired former Nike executive Erica Bullard and Yeezy designer Louise Goldin to lead its merchandising efforts. The addition of new hires with strong apparel backgrounds shows just how committed Harley-Davidson is to expanding into lifestyle-brand territory and prioritizing merchandise…
Read MoreBud Light’s New NFT Drop Will Give Buyers ‘Voting Rights’ for Upcoming Promotional Merchandise
Bud Light is using participation its newest NFT drop to influence future branded merchandise that you can actually see, touch or wear. On Feb. 6, NFT/Bud Light enthusiasts can try to get their hands on the newly minted tokens. If they get one, they’ll be able to vote on Bud Light NEXT branded merchandise decisions…
Read MoreCPPA Honors Regional Award Recipients at 15th Annual Peake Awards
The Chesapeake Promotional Products Association recently honored regional performers at the annual Peake Awards Ceremony at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum Heights on Jan 26, 2022. Each year, CPPA proudly presents the Peake Awards to honor excellence and creativity in our association and industry…
Read MoreCheck Out The Cool Branded Products Team USA (And Canada) Got at the Olympics
Members of Team USA showed off some of the branded merchandise they received from Skims and Ralph Lauren, as well as the branded items in their rooms at the Olympic Village…
Read MoreiPROMOTEu Honors 2021 Top Suppliers at PPAI Expo
iPROMOTEu presented its 2021 awards honoring iPROMOTEu Preferred Vendors during the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. During the annual kick-off breakfast with leading Preferred Vendors on Jan. 11, SanMar was recognized as iPROMOTEu’s top supplier for 2021. In addition, Cap America received the Supplier Appreciation Award for…
Read MoreTillamook’s New Merch Line Includes ‘Party Pants’ With a Removable Cheese Pouch, Can Coolers With a Cheese Pocket and More
Tillamook’s new merchandise line is designed with cheese-carrying in mind. There are cargo pants with built-in pockets and a removable pouch designed to house blocks of cheddar cheese. There’s a purse made to look like it’s made of cheese slices. There’s a can cooler with a little pocket for cheese squares. And that’s just the start…
Read MorePRINTING United Expo 2022 Official Show Sponsor List Continues to Grow
After recently reporting news about the record number of exhibitors signing up to display the very latest solutions in printing under one roof, PRINTING United Expo announced the latest sponsors that have joined the lineup to support the most comprehensive gathering for printers around the world…
Read MoreWhataBurger Celebrates Valentine’s Day With ‘WhataWedding’ Apparel
The WhataWedding collection includes T-shirts that say “WhataWedding,” “WhataBride” and “WhataGroom,” so couples can match all they want, whether they’re already married, planning to wed, or just want to live that married life in spirit while they enjoy a burger. It’s the latest offering from a brand that’s gone fully in on merch…
Read MoreWashington Football Team Rebrands as ‘Commanders’: Check Out the Merch
The Washington Football Team is no more. On Wednesday, the team officially unveiled its new name: the Washington Commanders. We actually knew that before the team announced it, thanks to some leaked merchandise. Now, the full merch line is available, and we have our first look at the Vistaprint-backed rebrand…
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