Michigan might not have any sharks in its lakes, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is still celebrating Shark Week. And, in turn, Discovery Channel is celebrating her hot mic moment at the DNC by sending her a bunch of “Shark Week” merchandise. During a speech at the convention, Gov. Whitmer was caught on mic saying “It’s…
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The FDA Expects N95, Surgical Mask and Other PPE Supply Shortages to Last for the Duration of the Pandemic
The FDA published its first list of medical device shortages on August 14. Nine of the 20 items fall under the PPE category, with data including item type, reason for interruption and other information. But the most telling information is the “estimated shortage duration” column, in which all nine PPE items are listed as “duration of COVID-19 public health emergency”…
Read MoreHBO’s ‘Lovecraft Country’ Gift Bag Includes Products From Black-Owned Businesses, Historical Information
Have you guys checked out “Lovecraft Country” on HBO yet? I haven’t, but after seeing “Get Out,” I’m on board with anything Jordan Peele does. And, despite having watched all of “LOST,” I’m still willing to give J.J. Abrams the benefit of the doubt. Another reason the show looks interesting is the way the production…
Read MoreThe $50M-a-Year Masters Merch Shop Is Going Online, But Only for Ticket Holders
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?…
Read MoreFDA 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…
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