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Author and motivational speaker Felice Leonardo Buscaglia opined that “Change is the end result of all true learning.” The University of Southern California professor must not have met too many Amazon shoppers before passing away in 1998, as a few might have vehemently objected to his stance. That possibility became apparent recently when their favorite…
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The New York Times recently published an article delving into the manufacturing origins of some pride apparel, and the findings aren’t exactly positive. Retailers like H&M, Target, Primark and Levi Strauss have been known to manufacture their merchandise in countries where it is illegal to be gay, or where gay individuals are regularly persecuted…
Read MoreIn President Trump’s initial list of products subject to tariffs, home textiles were notably absent (although types of textiles machinery were included). But the National Council of Textile Organizations is calling for Chinese textiles and finished apparel to be added to the official roster, according to Home Textiles Today…
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Good Media Group’s launch of PSA continues an emerging trend of publishers, such as The New York Times, The Chive and The Washington Post, launching their own online merchandise stores. Similarly, BuzzFeed recently launched a line of cookware and similar merchandise in support of its popular Tasty brand…
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Voting in the 2018 Supplier Excellence Awards is now open, giving distributors the chance to decide the best suppliers in the promotional products industry. Every major product category is represented on the survey—so whether you specialize in T-shirts or toys and games, you can have an impact in the voting. Cast your vote today!…
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The 2018 U.S. Open saw 2017 champion Brooks Kroepka successfully defend his title at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island. The trophy was arguably the most coveted item at the tournament, but for fans, the chances of leaving the course with it were slim to none (depending on how fast you could run). The merchandise tent was the next best thing…
Read MoreIowa, just as it proved to be in “Field of Dreams,” is going to be a bit of heaven for next week’s crowds at the Coca-Cola Collectors Club convention—all thanks to promotional products. We can definitely drink to that…
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Zen Magnets has been fighting the CPSC for six years now. After winning the right to keep selling its products, the company is still cautious that the CPSC might come back at them, which Zen founder Shihan Qu says highlights the commission’s unfair tactics…
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President Trump is going forward with his plan to hit China with 25 percent tariffs on about $50 billion worth of Chinese goods, he announced on Friday. According to the U.S. trade representative’s office, the tariffs will be rolled out in two waves, the first of which will go into effect on July 6. The…
Read MoreAuthorities in Hong Kong and Shenzen seized large quantities of counterfeit World Cup gear, including 180,000 pieces of apparel (57,000 of it jerseys), 29,000 bags, 1,000 hats, 50,000 pairs of shoes, and 3,000 T-shirts…
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