The number of reported coronavirus cases and death in China are rising. While China has worked consistently to contain the spread, uncertainty and a dwindling workforce has hamstrung some promotional products businesses that source from China. Here are the latest projections and info on industry impacts…
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This Spring You Can Get Supreme Oreos, Catcher’s Gear and Ziploc Bags
We’re not saying Supreme has gone fully into “let’s just put our logo on whatever and they’ll buy it” mode, but the company’s Spring line of items includes baseball catcher’s gear, a tool set, co-branded Ziploc bags and Oreo cookies…
Read MoreThere’s Big Promotional Products Sales Opportunity in the (Still-Growing) Craft Brewery Boom
In the increasingly competitive craft beer market, including both distributed and in-brewery sales, these companies need to get their name out there. They are looking for an audience that is looking for its next favorite beer.
Read MoreVans Reissue’s ‘Fast Times’ Sneakers Originally From 1982 Premiere
Vans is bringing its “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”-branded slip-ons, originally made for the movie’s premiere, back to life as part of Vans’ Anaheim Factory Collection, which features footwear hand-made like the ones in the ’82…
Read MoreNike’s New ‘Move to Zero’ Campaign: Sustainable Athleticwear, Shoe Recycling Bins and No More Single-Use Plastics at Corporate Campuses
Nike is joining the ranks of companies looking to eliminate waste in their production processes. And, as Nike tends to do with all of its projects, it’s going big with it. Through its Move to Zero campaign, Nike’s end-goal is zero carbon and zero waste. The company outlined how it plans to do this in five steps…
Read MoreKFC and Crocs Collaborate on Chicken-Scented Clogs for NY Fashion Week
For the fried chicken enthusiast who also wants to wear minimal footwear, the KFC x Crocs collaboration has shoes that will have everyone asking where they came from and, more importantly, “What’s that smell?” That’s right. They smell like chicken…
Read MoreFashion Apparel Masterclass by Bella+Canvas Grows With FAM 2.0
Bella+Canvas, Los Angeles, launched FAM 2.0, the second iteration of content for its online course, Fashion Apparel Masterclass (FAM). FAM 2.0 includes video lessons on three new relevant topics, along with interactions, downloadable resources and customer-ready selling tools. “The promotional industry is constantly changing,” said Summer Barry, creative and marketing director for Bella+Canvas. “Which is…
Read MoreTarget Misprints University of Minnesota Apparel Item With Name of Rival Mascot
Minnesota Golden Gophers fans were puzzled to see a onesie with the school colors and logo, but with “Minnesota Badgers” written on the front. The Badger, of course, is the mascot for the University of Wisconsin, one of Minnesota’s chief rivals…
Read MorePatagonia Sues Apparel Company Over ‘Petrogonia’ Line
Patagonia is back in the lawsuit headlines after suing the makers of a “Petrogonia” apparel line. OC Media has been selling a full line of apparel, including T-shirts, hoodies, hats and more, with a logo pretty obviously based on the Patagonia Fitz Roy logo, only replaced with oil field imagery…
Read MoreRainkist Umbrella Parent Company Permanently Closes
Futai Inc., the parent company of Rainkist Umbrella, announced that it has permanently shut its doors effective Jan. 31, 2020. The full statement is as follows: To the Customers of Futai,Inc (USA), We regret to inform you that Futai,Inc. (USA) will be permanently closing its doors on January 31, 2020. If you have any questions, please…
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