Over time, we as a society have done some pretty cool things with shoes. We’ve put wheels on them, we’ve put springs on them, we’ve put them on the moon. But, as of yet, we haven’t really brought them into the world of printing in the sense that the shoes themselves are printers, have we?…
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Colorado Brewery Faces Unprecedented Merchandise Demand After Nightclub Shooting Heroics (For Better or Worse)
After being present for the Q nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs, the owners of Atrevida Beer Company in Colorado Springs are facing demand for branded merchandise that they can’t keep up with, and though the intentions are good, it’s caused headaches for the company.
Read MoreLook to Fender and Gibson to See How to Turn Any Company Into a ‘Lifestyle Brand’ Using Branded Products
Every company needs to be a lifestyle company to some extent it seems. Look at some of the biggest sales verticals for promotional products. Look at the food and drink, automotive, and sports sectors. And now, big music brands like Fender and Gibson are doing the same with all sorts of merchandise.
Read More4th Quarter Selling Guide: Making the Most of the End of the Year
As the year comes to a close, take a look at what end-users will be looking for in terms of year-end gifts, appreciation, and cozy ways to stay indoors during the colder months. Some product categories are holdovers from the pandemic, though lockdown days are behind us.
Read MoreTaiwan Pet Company Accuses Tesla of Copying Cardboard Cat Box Design
A few days ago, we reported that Tesla was selling a cardboard litter box/cat bed that matched the angular shape of its yet-to-be-released Cybertruck. It turns out, the angles and shape might be coincidental, as a Taiwan-based pet company is claiming Tesla “borrowed” its existing design. https://twitter.com/Focus_Taiwan/status/1692111494476095748 According to Focus Taiwan, the Taiwan-based based Hulumao…
Read MoreSpotify’s Band Shirt Day Shows the Power of a T-shirt (As Well as Online Shopping)
Spotify announced this week that it would hold the second-annual event called Band Shirt Day on September 15, in cooperation with MerchFriends, which is a nonprofit organization that helps build “a sustainable ecosystem for independent music merchandise.”
Read MoreA First Look at Ralph Lauren’s Ryder Cup Golf Apparel
Ralph Lauren does a pretty good job designing apparel for the U.S.’s premier athletes. The designer brand’s Team USA gear for the Olympics is always interesting, and creates influence elsewhere in the apparel world, as other companies look to replicate the mixes of style and athletic function. In the promotional apparel space, golf is a…
Read MoreMinnesota Cookie Company Partners with The Black Keys for Combination Concert T-shirt
At the Minnesota State Fair, Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar is selling co-branded T-shirts with the fair’s headlining musical act, The Black Keys. The shirts are limited to just 250, and are only available at the concert.
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! Vote Now for the 2023 Supplier Excellence Awards!
Voting for the 2023 Supplier Excellence Awards is now open, giving distributors the chance to honor the top suppliers in more than 40 categories.
Read More10 Considerations to Get the Most of Your Wide-Format Investment
While it might be tempting to jump into wide format printing with both feet and hope for the best, there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to truly make this new venture successful.
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