Starting this month, many of us have transitioned to fully working from home. A whole lot of end-users are doing the same. If you’re looking for inspiration on promo products to suggest to customers for work-from-home kits, here are a couple of ideas…
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Former MLB Star Auctions Selections from His Enormous Bobblehead Collection for Coronavirus Relief
Dan Haren enjoyed a solid career as an MLB pitcher, winning 153 games for eight teams. Given the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the 39-year-old has turned his attention to helping others achieve victories, as he is auctioning 24 bobbleheads from his personal collection and designating the proceeds to go to two charities with…
Read MoreThe $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package: Provisions for Independent Contractors and Other Key Details for the Promo Industry
The Senate on Wednesday passed the record-shattering $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package aimed at rescuing the foundering U.S. economy. The bill is expected to pass the House on Friday. We looked through the full text of the bill and consulted various online sources to see how the legislation applies to the promotional products industry. Here are some key details…
Read MoreSanMar Part of Coalition Making Face Masks for Health Workers
SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., is part of a coalition of U.S. apparel companies working with the White House to build a supply chain to produce millions of much needed face masks. These masks will be distributed by the federal government to support hospitals, health care workers and others battling the spread of the COVID-19 virus. SanMar…
Read MoreIKEA Is Selling Branded Bucket Hats Made From Its Iconic Shopping Bags
IKEA has already partnered with several big names in the fashion industry, including Virgil Abloh, to create items like the “wet grass” rug and more. But the company is perhaps best known for its iconic blue FRAKTA bag that fits just about anything. So, naturally, it’s turning the bag into a branded, streetwear-style bucket hat…
Read MoreTito’s, Anheuser-Busch and Others Are Now Manufacturing Branded Hand Sanitizer
Tito’s, the brand known for reasonably priced but pretty solid vodka, announced that it plans to make its own hand sanitizer. Tito’s said it would initially roll out 24 tons of hand sanitizer and give away the bottles for free. Anheuser-Busch is also making hand sanitizer, along with a number of other beverage brands large and small…
Read MoreBrands Switch Up Their Logos to Promote Social Distancing
While medical professionals and political figures will remain the ones who will dominate the discussions around the COVID-19 response, brands are also engaging the public to act responsibly. Several major companies, including McDonald’s and Coca-Cola, are making temporary adjustments to their logos to promote social distancing measures…
Read MoreApparel Suppliers, Promo Companies Shift Production to Face Masks During COVID-19 Outbreak
The promo industry is facing major adversity. But apparel manufacturers have taken this opportunity not only to pivot for the sake of their business, but to do some real good. Last week, we we reported that Los Angeles Apparel offered its workforce to create face masks. It’s now joined by companies like Hanes, SnugZ USA, Starline and more…
Read MoreOur Fave 5 Promotional Products of the Week: Supporting Local Business and Empty Stadiums
This week, there have been plenty of small businesses using promotional products to recoup losses from having to shut their doors. We miss some of our local haunts, so we are happy to see them turn to promotional items as ways to keep the lights on and get local support. We included a few of them in this week’s edition of the Fave 5…
Read MoreThe Ampersand Group Helps Member Secure Business With National Retailer
The Ampersand Group, Akron, Ohio, assisted one of its members in the Akron area to secure a three-year, multi-million-dollar contract with one of the nation’s largest publicly held retailers with more than 3,800 store locations…
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