Zappos announced that it will be the exclusive wholesaler of UFC merchandise in the U.S. The company that started as an online shoe retailer will manufacture and distribute licensed UFC merchandise like footwear, headwear, T-shirts, sweatshirts, pants, training attire and more. One interesting tidbit of information here is that Zappos is a subsidiary of Amazon…
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TSC Apparel Expanding to Larger Distribution Center in Southern CA
TSC Apparel is expanding to a larger distribution center in Moreno Valley, California. In an announcement made this month, the Cincinnati-headquartered company said it plans to relocate its Fullerton location to a state-of-the-art, 125,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Moreno Valley, Calif. TSC expects the center to open by the end of February 2021…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Mario Clocks, ‘WandaVision’ Watch and More
How are everyone’s New Year’s Resolutions going? It’s tough, we know. Regardless of whether you’ve been sticking to your plan every day or lapsing a little here and there, every day is a chance to keep working toward a goal. And promotional products, like the five we’ve highlighted here today, can help. This Mario clock, for example, helps you start waking up on time…
Read MoreBernie Sanders Turned the Chair Meme Into a Branded Sweatshirt for Charity (and It’s Already Sold Out)
The Bernie Sanders chair meme is everywhere. But it’s still a little surprising to see Sen. Sanders and his team embrace the meme status to make a new line of merchandise (even if it’s for a good cause). The official Bernie Sanders store launched the “Chairman Sanders” crewneck sweatshirt for $45, with all proceeds going to Meals on Wheels Vermont…
Read MoreThe Rolling Stones Are Now Selling Branded Chocolate Bars Inspired by Their Songs
After opening their own brick-and-mortar merchandise store in London last year, the Rolling Stones have moved on to their next merch-centered project: a line of branded chocolate bars inspired by song titles and lyrics (“Brown Sugar” and “Cherry Red”). The products went on sale yesterday at the band’s online store…
Read MoreZing Manufacturing Becomes Exclusive Provider of S’Well Promotional Products
Zing Manufacturing and S’well have announced an exclusive partnership. Starting immediately, Zing Manufacturing is the exclusive promotional products provider for the brand’s vast selection of premium, vacuum-insulated, reusable products. As part of this move, S’well will no longer sell direct, to further demonstrate its commitment to the industry. “The promotional products category has always been a…
Read MoreTowel Specialties Promotes Shawn Kanak to President
Towel Specialties, Baltimore, announced the promotion of Shawn Kanak to president. As both president of Towel Specialties and an integral member of the executive team, Kanak will oversee national sales efforts for all three divisions—Towel Specialties, Cobblestone Mills Blanket Company and Xpress Towels…
Read MoreShipping Delays Feared as California’s Two Largest Ports Face COVID Outbreaks
The Los Angeles Times reported that nearly 700 dockworkers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have contracted COVID-19, and hundreds more have had to take virus-related leave, creating the potential for a debilitating slowdown. As of Jan. 20, a total of 45 ships were waiting to unload—the largest bottleneck in six years…
Read MoreThis Packaging Design Uses Fast Food Tricks to Make You Want Vegetables
Getting kids to eat their vegetables is an age-old challenge for adults. Heck, sometimes convincing ourselves to eat our greens can take work. That’s a problem one food producer is trying to tackle through branding and design. By tricking the customer’s brain into thinking a package of spinach is fast food, it might just be enough to accept or, dare we say, crave vegetables…
Read MoreALPI International Announces Grand Opening of New Headquarters
After 25 years at its facility in Oakland, Calif., ALPI International is moving its headquarters to nearby Richmond, Calif. Starting Jan. 25 all operations will be conducted out of the new Richmond address: 3435 Regatta Blvd., Richmond, Calif. 94804. “We are very excited to start 2021 on a high note in a new facility, while still…
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