Yesterday, a federal judge blocked President Obama’s rule to amend overtime rule regulations, which was set to take effect next Thursday, Dec. 1. U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant agreed with the 21 states and a group of businesses, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, that the rule is unlawful, Reuters reported. The rule would have…
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Pilot Strike Threatens Amazon, DHL Holiday Delivery
More than 200 pilots from ABX Air, a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group that serves Amazon and DHL Worldwide Express, went on strike this morning to protest staffing shortages. ABX Air runs…
Read MoreUK Officials Say Pollution Decreased Thanks to Bag Tax
A study from the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) found that, on average, there are fewer than seven bags per 100 meters of coastline. This is a 40 percent drop from last year’s average of 11, and it’s the…
Read MoreCheetos Introduces Very Cheesy Merchandise
Has everyone moved on from the horrible headline yet? Good. Cheetos, the well-known snack brand, has introduced a full line of merchandise. While one might expect basic merchandise, like T-shirts or posters, Cheetos has gone to the extreme. The line includes some pretty interesting, non-edible items, like: “Cheeteau” Perfume (Image via…
Read MoreHow the Election Could Impact Certain Markets
We’ve looked into how Donald Trump’s election victory could affect the promotional products industry in the past through his proposed tariffs and desire to bring manufacturing jobs to the U.S.…
Read MoreNFL Sees Revenue Boon in Expanding Merchandise
To gear up for Super Bowl 50, the NFL debuted a collection of women’s apparel at the first NFL Style Showdown. The collection included big-name brands, like Majestic, Nike and…
Read MoreNew Overtime Rule Goes Into Effect Next Week
In May, President Obama and Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez signed the final rule to update overtime regulations and extend overtime pay protections for more than 4 million workers as the Fair Labor Standards Act. Even after 21 states sued the U.S. Department of Labor in September, the rule is set to take effect next…
Read MoreStudy Participants Wear One T-shirt for a Week
There’s a lot of demand for apparel that won’t stain or retain moisture during workouts. And, a lot of the time, consumers can’t be sure whether or not they can trust a company’s advertisement. To verify one specific company’s claims, Business Insider conducted a study where participants wore the same Ably T-shirt every day for…
Read MoreElevate Brand Marketing Named to Aggie 100 List
Texas A&M University recognized Dallas-based Elevate Brand Marketing as a member of the 2016 Aggie 100, which honors the fastest-growing companies in the world, owned or operated by former Texas A&M University students. Elevate Brand Marketing was ranked No. 2 overall and No. 1 in North Texas with a compound annual growth rate of 200.5…
Read MoreExperts Anticipate 15 Percent Growth in Lithium-ion Battery Market Over Next Four Years
Research and Markets announced that, according to its “Global Lithium Ion Battery Market 2016 to 2020” study, the global lithium-ion battery market could grow 15 percent over the next four years, according to…
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