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Impact Dimensions LLC., a Philadelphia-based promotional products distributor, has been chosen as the merchandise provider and manager for the 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Although no official numbers have been confirmed, a spokeswoman said there was a lot of interest from local companies and firms across the country to be…
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SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., announced its launch of PromoStandards integration, an industry organization composed of distributors and suppliers focused on helping to improve technology’s consistency for more efficient relationships. SanMar customers, including AIA Corporation, Geiger, HALO Branded Solutions, commonsku and Facilis Group, currently are working with SanMar to take advantage of its PromoStandards Inventory Integration. “Our goal is…
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Rip Curl, an Australian surfwear company, is under scrutiny for selling millions of dollars worth of clothing using “slave labor,” The Sydney Morning Herald reported. Workers at the North Korean Taedonggang Clothing Factory were hired to make clothing for Rip Curl’s 2015 winter collection. It was then branded with a “made in China” logo and shipped…
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Maybe just 10 years ago you wouldn’t be caught dead wearing your sweaty yoga pants from spin class to Sunday brunch, but that definitely is not the case anymore. People want comfort—and saving time not having to make a wardrobe change doesn’t hurt either. We spoke with two industry experts to learn how to make the most out of athletic and performance apparel promotions…
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Here on the East Coast, it’s been a different season each day. Yesterday, we didn’t need a jacket. Today, we need to be bundled up. And, Thursday into Friday they’re calling for a little snow. Mother Nature is a fickle woman—and it definitely can make it difficult to figure out what to wear. Admittedly, we’ve…
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T-shirts get a virtual (reality) upgrade, Adidas unveils March Madness postseason uniforms, the Minneapolis SWAT changes the color of its uniforms, parents sue school over dress code that prevents girls from wearing pants, Russell Wilson launches new clothing line, and a Malaysia deems a T-shirt a national security threat: Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world…
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On election day, whether it’s for general or primary elections, people usually see plenty of “I voted” stickers on jackets and lapels. However, they usually don’t indicate how people voted. That’s not the case this year in Dallas County, Texas, as voters…
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iClick, Seattle, announced that Melinda Marr will represent the tech supplier as a regional sales manager for the Midwest territory. This territory includes North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Marr, a 20-year veteran in the promotional…
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While studying abroad in Europe my junior year of college, I purchased my favorite souvenir during a trip to London’s Portobello Market: a canvas tote bag. It was simple enough—text on the front and an image of colorful row homes on the back—but I fell in love. Even better, local schoolchildren drew the image to…
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The ’90s have been making a full comeback lately in everything from fashion to television programming. Now, the NBA is following suit, attempting to capitalize on its nostalgic fan base with ’90s theme nights and promotional products. SB Nation highlighted some of the throwback merchandise…
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