Prime Line announced an enhanced Canadian shipping program for its Bridgeport, Conn., headquarters and a new program for its Jetline facility in Gaffney, S.C. For Canada-bound orders shipping from Prime Line’s headquarters, the Flexible Choice FOB Toronto Program enables distributors to save on freight and gives them the option to choose the courier when transporting…
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The Wrap: Zara Faces $5M-plus Lawsuit & More
Zara faces a huge lawsuit over deceptive pricing and price spiking; USC and Alabama engage in T-shirt battle; man offers to pay for fines resulting from France’s temporary burkini ban; one company turns kids’ artwork into dresses; and sports retailers see growth: Here’s what’s happening in the apparel world…
Read More8 Apparel Pieces to Layer on Sales
Fall is the perfect time for adding layers to an outfit on a chilly day. Sweatshirts, jackets and fleece are great for fall, too, but layering adds in another, well, layer of style and comfort. Plus, it lets us keep our staple tees and tanks in rotation. Here are eight styles that could help boost your bottom line when it comes to fall promotions…
Read MoreAlex Brands Recalls Children’s Toys
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Alex Brands, Fairfield, N.J., is recalling three of its toys—the Alex Jr. Baby Builder, First Pops and First Snaps—due to choking hazards. The toy sets include an…
Read MoreMotivators Promotional Products Affiliates with iPROMOTEu
Ken Laffer, CEO of Motivators Promotional Products, Westbury, N.Y., announced today that the company will affiliate with iPROMOTEu, Wayland, Mass., as part of an effort to streamline operations, scale its online business and set itself up for future growth. “We’re excited to take this next step in our company’s evolution by joining forces with iPROMOTEu,”…
Read MoreIs Floating Drinkware the Next Big Thing?
Floating drinkware—a passing fad or future staple? Joel Paglione, a Chicago entrepreneur, has high hopes it’s the latter. Paglione recently launched the Levitating CUP Kickstarter campaign, and successfully raised more than $60,000. How does it work? The cup uses magnets and an electrical field…
Read MoreHub Pen Company Employees’ Daughters Win NEPPA 2016 Scholarships
Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., is proud to announce that the daughters of two employees have received New England Promotional Products Association (NEPPA) 2016 scholarships. Carmen Huang, daughter of longtime material handler Bing Yi Cao, will attend Brandeis University…
Read MoreShipping Industry Sees Record-low Growth, More Consolidation, Lower Freight Rates
As we reported in June, consolidation and shipping volume have been on the rise in the international shipping industry. Following the merger of China Ocean Shipping Co. (COSCO) and China Shipping Group, which was part of the…
Read MoreWhich Water Bottles Harbor the Most Bacteria?
It’s not exactly breaking news that reusable water bottles require regular cleaning. It’s a small price to pay for the benefits of saving plastic and staying hydrated. But, do you know just how much bacteria is on your specific water bottle’s lid? TreadmillReviews.net conducted a study on 12 water bottles with four types of water…
Read MoreRio Olympics Merchandise Sales Hit $15.5M, 11 Percent Above Projections
The 2016 Summer Olympics are over, and the real winners, aside from the medalists, were the Rio megastores and merchandise outlets. Merchandise sales for this year’s Olympics surpassed $15.5 million last Thursday, more than…
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