Burger King recently launched a reusable packaging program where customers could use and return sandwich containers and cups. Starbucks followed suit, announcing a reuse and recycling program for cups in some locations. McDonald’s and, most recently, Tim Hortons have undertaken similar initiatives…
Read MoreOver the last year, kitting has become all the rage, especially for companies and brands looking to reach at-home workforces or host virtual events. But as the pandemic subsides, what comes next for kitting—and where does it fit in the promo distributor’s toolkit moving forward?…
Read MoreIf you ask Isaac Ormond of InfoProducts Corp., a distributor based in Sumter, S.C., he’d tell you that he’s really more of a consultant than a salesperson. Part of that means integrating print and promotional products whenever he can—a best-of-both-worlds approach that delivers the best solutions for his clients…
Read MoreWhen remote work started last March, most of us thought it would be a temporary thing—two weeks, maybe a month. A year later, that temporary change has become permanent for many workers. Here’s what this new way of business life means for distributors selling polos and business casual apparel…
Read MoreWarner Bros. made a reported $1.2 billion in merchandise sales from the original “Space Jam,” thanks to hundreds of licensing collaborations. For the sequel due out this year, the studio is once again leaning heavily into licensing, with 200 merchandise partners on board. Can Warner Bros. beat its own high score?…
Read MoreBoth UPS and FedEx have announced additional peak surcharges as a result of the pandemic’s continued disruption of the shipping industry. FedEx announced increased fees for multiple ground shipping options, while UPS increased prices of international shipments from Asian and Oceanic countries, including China…
Read MoreThe “Friends” reunion fans have been begging for is finally happening next week on HBO Max, and the one and only Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) is celebrating with another round of Chandler-themed apparel. This time, it’s an eight-piece, limited-edition line that includes sweatshirts, T-shirts and even a dog bandana…
Read MoreTo celebrate women across sports and highlight important social causes, the WNBA created a special edition hoodie with a QR code printed into the design. The hoodie was a collaboration with Twitter, and when the QR code is scanned, it loads a pre-written tweet that will be updated as the season progresses…
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By 2025 we’re all going to be wearing all-over print pizza onesies and sleeping in stromboli sleeping bags with stuffed crust pillows. Seriously, these pizza brands are going all out with their merchandise, ensuring that we’re all living the pizza lifestyle. The latest was DiGiorno, which just released a limited-edition line of apparel and accessories,…
Read MoreAs part of Disney California Adventure’s new Avengers theme park, Disney is selling exclusive Spider-Man merchandise that enhances the experience of a new ride. The WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure ride lets guests shoot Spider Bots with web shooters. The ride recognizes the rider’s arm movements, and registers the “web shooting” that way. But, if…
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