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LogoMotions has announced the addition of Justin Warren as a partner with the company. Warren will join owner John King, who founded the Seattle-based promotional products distributorship 22 years ago; and operations manager Meredith Sprovier. LogoMotions is a long-time member of AIA Corporation, where King has earned the AIA Lifetime Achievement Award and membership in…
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PopSockets, a global lifestyle accessories brand, announced the PopCase, a multi-functional protective phone case. Designed with a slidable grip for adjustable comfort and standing, the PopCase elevates the standard phone case to a multi-tool solution that is sleek, durable, and functional. PopCase is available now for iPhone 12 devices and for pre-order for iPhone 13…
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Strict lockdowns in China have already caused supply chain issues ranging from cargo backlogs at ports where workers tested positive to canceled orders at small factories facing cash-flow problems due to backed-up inventory. While these issues have so far indirectly impacted the promo industry, new and sudden shutdowns in the city of Xiamen are having a more immediate effect…
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McDonald’s is venturing even further into the branded merchandise world by releasing an apparel and accessories collection with retailer BoxLunch. The initial launch includes T-shirts, button-down shirts, hats, sweatshirts, backpacks and more, with all-over prints, retro artwork, sleeve printing and other design features…
Read MoreAfter being the first NBA team to add sponsor patches to their jerseys, the Philadelphia 76ers are now the second team to partner with a cryptocurrency and NFT company for their on-jersey sponsorships. The partnership also has an exclusive NFT component…
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We’re not quite ready for Halloween, but we can celebrate the changing weather. We can also celebrate some promotional products, whether they’re extremely autumnal or not. This week, our collection includes some spooky brewery merchandise, all sorts of public transportation-related gifts and more…
Read MoreThere are two big obstacles standing in the way of jackets and outerwear sales: a changing market still rebounding from the pandemic, and a shaky supply chain that’s making product pricier and harder to find. Let’s take a look at both of those challenges and explore some ways to address them…
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Proforma’s Owner Advisory Council (OAC), recently held its annual planning meeting with Proforma’s top Executive Team members. Every year, the Proforma OAC members are elected by their fellow affiliate owners in their North American geographical area…
Read MoreThe Sonic Swag Shop, the drive-in restaurant’s e-commerce store, is now full of new T-shirts, can coolers, socks and pins. That’s all plenty exciting for Sonic fans, but one item from the drop has already sold out: a replica of the tumbler that “America’s Got Talent” judges use…
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As part of our 2021 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about how they fared during the first year of the pandemic, their thoughts on the industry, their future plans and more. Here, we talked to Marc Simon of HALO Branded Solutions, the No. 1 company on this year’s list…
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