Delta Apparel, Greenville, South Carolina, last week announced financial results for its 2021 fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended October 2, 2021. For the full year, Delta’s net sales were $436.8 million, up 14.6% from $381 million in the prior fiscal year. Net sales in the Delta Group and Salt Life Group segments increased 12.5% and 33.9%, respectively…
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Our 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: (Sort Of) Thanksgiving Edition!
Aside from, you know, giving thanks, Thanksgiving is about two things: food and sports. So we’re celebrating with a Thanksgiving-week edition of the Fave 5 featuring five items that fit into one of those two categories, including Pizza Hut holiday merch and the Cleveland Guardians’ new gear. Thanks for reading and have a great holiday!…
Read MoreHulu Merch Store Launches With Holiday Sweaters, Branded Apparel
Move over, Netflix. As of last week, you can now purchase branded clothing, headwear, posters, coffee mugs and more from Hulu. Launched on Nov. 15, the new online store, called Shop Hulu, features merchandise for all your favorite shows provided by the streaming service. There will also be various holiday-themed gifts available…
Read MoreVans and USPS Team Up for Branded Apparel and Footwear Collection
In a world where so many brands are teaming up to create merchandise capsules, an unlikely duo has formed. Set to launch later this month right on time for the holiday shipping rush, Vans and the U.S. Postal Service have announced a collaborative branded apparel and footwear collection that will include new versions of a few iconic Vans styles…
Read MoreDunkin’s New TikTok-Inspired Merch Collection Is Smart Social Media Marketing
Dunkin’ is one of the best in the business when it comes to using branded merchandise in combination with social media, but its latest collection takes the cake (donut). The brand last week launched a merch line based on a huge TikTok trend, and promised a second, TikTok-exclusive drop to come this week…
Read MoreProforma Talks Technology at University of Florida
Proforma recently presented an overview on technology in the promotional products world at the Career Showcase at the University of Florida. The presentation, led by Stan Maxwell, Proforma’s chief strategy officer, and Brian Roney, Proforma’s director of e-commerce, focused on promotional product industry trends and the importance of technology including…
Read MoreWhy Most Promo Businesses Fail to Hit Sales Targets
“What drives sales outperformers?” That’s the question McKinsey & Co. asked over 2,500 B2B companies. McKinsey wanted to know what differentiates those who outperform the market versus those who stay stuck in no-growth (or slow-growth) mode. They discovered four key traits all outperformers share…
Read MoreRecipe for Success: 4 Essential Ingredients to a Winning Sales Presentation
There’s that old cliché that, when you’re nervous about giving a presentation, you should picture the audience in their underwear. But guess what? There are a lot of elements to a successful sales presentation, and none of them involve imagined undergarments. Here, we’ll look at four of them to help you nail your next meeting and bring home the sale…
Read More4imprint Awards 350 Grants During Q3 2021
4imprint, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, awards grants to 350 nonprofits throughout the U.S. and Canada to purchase promotional items to thank volunteers, raise funds and achieve other goals during Q3 of 2021. The $500 grants came from 4imprint’s one by one program…
Read MorePRINTING United Expo 2022 Draws Record-Breaking Exhibitor Sign-Ups Nearly One Year Out From the Event
PRINTING United Expo yesterday announced that anticipation and excitement for the 2022 event, taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Oct. 19-21, continues to grow as it welcomes a record number of exhibitors and sponsors. This excitement, according to those joining the show, stems from the desire to reconnect with customers, showcase…
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