The University of Florida is celebrating another Gainesville icon—Tom Petty—through a collaborative merchandise capsule benefitting two nonprofits. The Tom Petty x Florida collection just debuted on the Tom Petty store, as well as at the University of Florida bookstore and online. There will also be a pop-up store on site when the Gators face off…
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Cooling Roof Paint and Fruit Juice Ink: Creative Ways to Tell Brand Stories
A good signage campaign tells a brand’s story. Some companies are taking that message to heart down to the literal ink it prints with. Coors Light and Dole just debuted environmentally-conscious signage campaigns with equally green inks.
Read MorePeloton Loses Lawsuit Against Lululemon to Prove It Didn’t Steal Designs
Peloton lost its lawsuit seeking a court declaration that it did not infringe on Lululemon’s intellectual property. After counter-suing Lululemon, a court dismissed Peloton’s claim that it did not infringe on Lululemon’s intellectual property.
Read MoreWilliams-Sonoma Inc. Expands Branded Merchandise, Corporate Gifting Capabilities
Williams-Sonoma Inc. announced that it’s expanding its presence in the business-to-business and branded merchandise arena, offering more corporate gifting and custom merchandise options. Customers will be able to shop from brands under the Williams-Sonoma Inc. umbrella, like Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Rejuvenation, and Mark…
Read MoreSupplyLogic WebbMason Acquired by Gallant Capital Partners
Just three months after SupplyLogic and WebbMason Marketing announced that they would merge the two companies, the combined company (SLWM) announced today that it has been acquired by Gallant Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based investment firm. “SLWM represents an opportunity to invest in a rapidly growing marketing services provider and partner with an outstanding team,”…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Is Selling Adult Happy Meals that Double as Streetwear Collaborations
McDonald’s is selling a Happy Meal specifically for adults as part of a tie in with streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market. It comes in a special branded box, and includes a figurine of a classic McDonald’s mascot (with a twist).
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As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they’ve kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to Kotis Design CEO Jeff Becker — No. 33 on our 2022 list — about how cutting ties with some customers,…
Read MoreUK Government Fines Two Sports Retailers and Soccer Club for Apparel Price Fixing
The U.K. government has fined Scottish professional soccer team Rangers F.C., along with sporting goods company Elite Sports and retail brand JD Sports, for price fixing. According to a release from the U.K. government, the Competition and Markets Authority found that Elite Sports and JD Sports “broke competition law by fixing the retail prices of…
Read MoreTim Hortons Introduces ‘Tims Run Club’ Apparel Capsule for National Coffee Day
Apparently National Coffee Day is right around the corner, and to celebrate going on a “Tims Run,” Tim Hortons is back with another apparel capsule drop: The Tims Run Club. It’s a clever play on words. A “Tims Run” of course being slang for going to pick up coffee at Tim Hortons, but also referencing…
Read More2022 Top Distributors: Artcraft’s Evolution to Meet Its Future Clients’ Needs
As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they’ve kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to Artcraft CEO and president Judy Zimmerman — No. 32 on our 2022 list — about the company’s recent investments,…
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