This year, the Masters looks a little different. Rather than the scheduled April tournament, the event will happen in November and with no fans present. So, with no one coming to Augusta to watch, what’s the plan for the merchandise store, which usually brings in around $50 million a year? Will it still be exclusive somehow even when it’s sold online?…
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FDA Expands Dangerous Hand Sanitizer List to 163, Adds New Criteria
The FDA has expanded its list of potentially harmful hand sanitizer products, as well as adding a new component that qualifies a product for the list. Previously, the list only included products containing methanol or manufactured in facilities containing methanol, but it now includes the ingredient 1-propanol and some ineffective products…
Read MorePPAI Announces Board of Directors Class of 2025 Election Slate
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has announced Alan Tabasky, vice president and general manager of Medley, Fla., supplier Bel Promo; and Noah Lapine, president and owner of Stamford, Conn., distributor Lapine Associates Inc. as the slate for PPAI Board of Directors Class of 2025 election. The PPAI board election voting period runs from…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Brewery Face Masks, ‘Concert’ Tees and More
A lot of our Faves are from right here in Philly this week, as we’ve got Yards brewery branded masks, virtual concert T-shirts, bar cocktail to-go stickers and more. Do you think we miss going to restaurants and watching live music? Just a little bit…
Read MoreAntiviral Clothing Is Here, But Does It Actually Work?
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain product categories and technology have skyrocketed in popularity. Hand sanitizer demand went through the roof, PPE products are still in frighteningly high demand and low supply, and now, apparently, antiviral apparel is coming to market…
Read MoreUrban Outfitters Pulls USPS Branded Apparel After Online Backlash
Urban Outfitters has been selling USPS-branded apparel at typically high prices. But shoppers were dismayed to find out that none of the money actually goes to the USPS. In response, Urban Outfitters reportedly pulled the items—a $250 hoodie and $125 T-shirt—from its online store. The products were designed by streetwear brand…
Read MoreApparel Orders Tick Back Up (and Other Promotional Products Sales Trends)
Apparel has been battered since the start of the pandemic, with various sources reporting that overall apparel shipments have fallen dramatically compared to 2019. But there are some signs of life. Apparel was the third best performing promotional products category for the June-July period…
Read MoreHow to Grow Your Business With Heat Transfer Decoration
Image Solutions has been in business since 1997 as a uniform provider to small businesses and Fortune 500 companies, like AT&T, Albertsons and Walgreens. It has evolved to offer decoration, e-commerce and more. While embroidery remains its top decoration method, adding heat transfer has further developed the business…
Read MoreBel Promo Adds Tom Clouser as National Account Manager
Bel Promo, Medley, Fla., announced the addition of Tom Clouser, MAS, as national account manager. “I am extremely excited to have Tom join the Bel Promo family,” said Susan Lewandowski, general manager. “His experience, enthusiasm, integrity and ability to develop customer relationships will undoubtedly help take Bel Promo to…
Read MoreThe Best of the DNC Merchandise as Convention Goes Virtual
With the Democratic National Convention going virtual, organizers had an opportunity to expand the merchandise offering a bit. There are still plenty of Milwaukee-centric items, touching on local culture like dairy farming and using the outline of Wisconsin, but there are things that play into the nationwide viewership…
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