Apple has put a lot of stock into its proprietary Lightning port. It’s not only the primary charging port for its iPhone and iPad products, it’s also the new headphone jack. Apple has chosen this proprietary piece of hardware over the arguably faster, and more universal, USB-C technology, and has made it difficult for third-party…
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The time is 1998. The hit Disney film “Mulan” has just been released, and McDonald’s, looking to cash in on the film’s connection to Chinese culture, is releasing a limited edition Szechuan sauce for Chicken McNuggets. It’s almost as awesome as Eddie Murphy voicing a cute little dragon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGRDCRuPklc As most time-sensitive promos go, the…
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There’s no dancing around the issue anymore: Amazon is the biggest e-commerce powerhouse in the game these days, and its capabilities are increasing almost by the day. It’s been on the cutting edge of automation, delivery services, grocery shopping and countless other categories. Recently, it’s dipped its toes in the apparel market by creating its…
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The UK Independence Party (UKIP), the right-wing political party that pushed for the United Kingdom to vote to leave the European Union, has rebranded its image. Previously, the party’s logo was a purple Pound symbol, but now, it will use a purple lion’s head. That’s not too noteworthy on its own: The U.K., especially England,…
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Zen Magnets, creator of the Buckyballs toys, has been at the center of controversy after the item, which includes small magnets, was recalled. After that, the company found itself in hot water in December for…
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Retail trends are a great indicator of what end-users are looking for. Distributors are always looking at popular items in the retail space, and using that information to craft ideas for their clients. While apparel has long been a leader in both retail and promotional products, new information shows that retailers are starting to focus…
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Companies in the promotional products world have been taking significant steps to aid environmental efforts. Many are producing safe, reusable water bottles. Apparel companies are focusing on sourcing and manufacturing items ethically. In the case of German outerwear Brand Vaude, which exists solely in the B2B world, focusing on a green supply chain is one…
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The new Essential Phone has been lauded by some as the next potential iPhone killer, meaning it would be the phone capable of dethroning Apple in the smartphone game. We’re not so sure…
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Skip Hop is recalling a USB night light due to a shock hazard. The Moonlight & Melodies night lights have a USB wall power adapter that, according to the CPSC, can break, creating the risk of shock. The recall both the owl and elephant models of the item.…
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In August, the National Park Service reversed its 2011 ban on single-use water bottles. Originally put in place to minimize litter in parks like the Grand Canyon, the ban still allowed the sale of sweetened drinks. So, the NPS decided to go with what some might see as the lesser of two evils: People are…
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