Koozie Group announced that 77% of its product assortment — a total of 1,944 items — has earned the organization’s Keep It. Give It. (KG) Factor designation, which identifies products whose designs lessen environmental impact through longevity. The comp[any’s goal was to reach the 50% mark by 2024.
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Deborah Gaspar, vice president of marketing for NC Custom, Hicksville, New York, has been elected a trustee of the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) Foundation Board. In this role, she will aid the foundation’s mission to connect with and support the local tri-state communities through charitable…
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Despite the almost-rhyme, SPAM isn’t known for being a glamorous product. That said, it’s working with two food and travel influencers on a line of branded apparel and accessories.
Read MoreAEW wrestler Luchasaurus, also known as Austin Matelson in normal life, is known for wearing a dinosaur mask in the ring. Now that he’s getting some acclaim as the cold-blooded wrestling star, it makes sense that he and AEW would want to sell some merchandise featuring his likeness. But, the company that made his mask,…
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During the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah, presented a check to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) for a total of $125,000 to show its continued support to the veteran organization from Basecamp sales. What began with a speaking engagement by wounded warrior Dan Nevins in 2015 has led to a partnership…
Read MoreMinneapolis brewery Modist Brewing Co. is bringing the flavor and spirit of Hormel chili cheese dip by creating a special edition branded beer that it says captures the essence of chili cheese dip in a beer.
Read MoreHurley, a brand synonymous with surfing and other action sports, is partnering with another high-octane sports culture — NASCAR — for a co-branded apparel line to celebrate the NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season this year.
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Stran announced today that it has acquired T R Miller Co. Inc. (T R Miller). T R Miller, a 47-year-old branded merchandise business with clients such as Major League Baseball, a Big Four accounting firm and Jim Beam, boasted 2022 revenue of approximately $19 million. “We are thrilled to be acquiring T R Miller, our…
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Geiger announced this week that it has hired Robert Wozniak to the position of chief financial officer. Wozniak previously served as the vice president of finance, merger and acquisitions, and financial planning analysis, where he oversaw four acquisitions by Geiger.
Read MoreEven as we shift back to hybrid work environments, in-person events and world travel, athletic apparel’s naturally comfortable fit will dominate the branding and advertising world. The question is, what styles are here to stay within this category and what are you, as a distributor, doing to capitalize on them?
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