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UK distributor GeigerBTC, a subsidiary of Lewiston, Maine-based Geiger, announced that it has acquired Berkshire-based distributor Lancewich as part of GeigerBTC’s continued expansion strategy to support clients in the UK and across Europe. Lancewich, a highly respected name within the industry for more than 30…
Read MoreIt can sometimes prove pretty hard to relate to celebrities based on the frequent disparities between their lifestyles and ours, but the rich and famous are much like us in one huge respect: namely, their love for promotional products. Last night’s Golden Globe Awards ceremony threw a spotlight on that commonality through 1,200 gift bags…
Read MoreLet’s say your favorite team has been throwing around a sort of unofficial motto for the season that’s become a rallying cry of sorts. It’s fun. It’s something every fan can feel a part of. But what if you wanted to be an even bigger part of the team and its identity? Would you trademark that phrase in an attempt to sort of extort the team into working with you? One Las Vegas apparel maker thought that was the best course of action…
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A Delaware court dismissed a case against Essendant, as of October the sister company of Staples, which claimed that it breached its fiduciary duty during the process of being acquired by Sycamore Partners. Shareholders said in the class action lawsuit that Essendant aborted a previous agreement to merge with another office supplies company, S.P. Richards.…
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Leed’s, Pittsburgh, announced a partnership with lifestyle audio brand Skullcandy. Leed’s will offer a selection of the retail brand’s bestselling headphones and true wireless earbuds. Based in Park City, Utah, and founded at the center of music and board sports, Skullcandy drives innovation in audio experiences from groundbreaking technology in its headphones to once-in-a-lifetime music…
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A group of 500 Delta Airlines employees is suing Lands’ End with claims that their uniforms “pose an ongoing, unreasonable [risk] of physical harm.” According to CNN, Delta employees reported that they noticed a wide range of symptoms, like vocal cord dysfunction, respiratory issues, skin blisters and rashes, blurred vision, nosebleeds, ringing ears, migraines and…
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The Rocket City Trash Pandas are the Minor League Baseball team in pole position for “Most Creative Franchise Name” in a race full of truly wonderful names. We’re not the only ones who think so, as fans well beyond the Alabama team’s home are grabbing Trash Panda merchandise—more than $2 million worth of it, to be exact…
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Charles River Apparel and National Design LLC, doing business as Goldstar, have joined Reciprocity Road as preferred supplier partners. Reciprocity Road, formed in 2016, comprises eight distributors and represents more than $200 million in buying power, focused on transparency, giving back, collaboration and sharing. “Charles River Apparel is thrilled to be a part of this…
Read MoreJust like the show’s eponymous character, Amazon Prime’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” has accumulated a pretty huge fanbase over its three seasons. Amazon looped in the show’s popularity for a clever Hanukkah-themed promotional experience in the show’s setting of New York City. It’s also rolling out regular “Maisel” promos to commemorate the show’s third season,…
Read MoreIt’s hard to deny our love for all things Disney. Gucci must feel the same way, as the luxury fashion brand has teamed up with Disney on a Mickey Mouse-inspired collection that features sweatshirts, trench coats, cardigans, accessories, bags and more…
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