The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is taking steps to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous substance – a move that could be a boon to the nascent legal cannabis industry and potentially a sales-sparker for promotional products companies.
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Dave Saracino Named to SVP Role at iPROMOTEu
Industry veteran Dave Saracino has been named senior vice president of affiliate sales and support at Top 40 distributor iPROMOTEu (asi/232119).
Read MoreWise Business Forms Acquires Phoenix Data Inc.
Wise Business Forms, Alpharetta, Georgia, announced yesterday that it has acquired Phoenix Data Forms, a print supplier based in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, that specializes in business forms and similar print products. The deal was affective as of April 30, 2024. In a statement issued by Wise, the company said that the acquisition will provide former Phoenix…
Read MoreHow the Paris Olympics Uses Creative Packaging (But Minimal Cliché) for Merchandise
With the Paris Olympics only a few months away, we’re starting to get a look at what fans both in Paris and from afar can purchase from the various e-commerce platforms the IOC is working with. Like other big-ticket international events like the World Cup, the Olympics merchandise reflects on the host city/country and its…
Read MoreFormer Gildan CEO Seeks Payout Amid Proxy Fight
Former Gildan CEO Glenn Chamandy is rebuffing a probe into his conduct, claiming a severance payment worth $38 million after being dismissed by the clothing manufacturer.
Read MoreFTC Fines William-Sonoma $3.1M Over ‘Made In USA’ Fraud
William-Sonoma will have to pay $3.1 million after the FTC ruled that the retailer had falsely been listing items as made in the U.S. In a release sent last week, the FTC and U.S. Department of Justice violated a 2020 order that required retailers to be transparent about whether their products were made domestically or…
Read MorePRINTING United Alliance Forms Strategic Partnership with ASI
PRINTING United Alliance, Fairfax, Virginia, today announces a strategic partnership with the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), a leading technology, marketing, and information provider in the $26.1 billion promotional products industry.
Read MoreThe 8AM Invitational Gift Bag Blends Golf Tournament and Hollywood Party
The 8AM Invitational, a star-studded golf tournament in Las Vegas, has a gift suite that combines practical golf products with personal care, style, and more.
Read MoreNike Says It Will Fix the MLB Uniforms (But The Damage Is Ultimately Done)
Nike says it will fix the much-maligned new MLB uniforms it made with Fanatics. But, after throwing each other under the bus and failing to fully admit fault, the PR damage might be done.
Read MoreRandy Johnson Is Making Amends With the Birds Thanks to a DirecTV Promo
Randy Johnson and DirecTV teamed up for miniature ballparks (for birds) made from discarded satellite dishes, as well as a “Millet Mullet,” as a way for the legendary pitcher to make amends with the bird community and reward some lucky customers.
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