BamBams LLC, Manassas, VA, announced yesterday that it has acquired Visual Promotions, a promotional products supplier based in Sealy, Texas. The official announcement was made to both companies on July 7, 2023. “The opportunity made sense because of the meaningful synergies, adding significant production capacity and new products to our business,” said BamBams president and…
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Hirsch, Houston, announced a shift in its management structure. Paul Hirsch will serve as the CEO of the organization. Peter Hirsch, Hirsch’s founder and Paul’s father, will retain his role as president. “Paul’s elevation to CEO further places him in the leadership role for the continued growth of Hirsch Inc.,” Peter Hirsch said. “He has…
Read MoreUniversity of Arizona students are turning old Wildcats football jerseys into updated apparel, and influencing a new upcoming apparel line in partnership with the university that will turn recycled jerseys into new pieces and accessories. Arizona Replay, as the project is being called, is a collaboration between the university’s Marketing and Brand Management department and…
Read More7-Eleven’s birthday collection includes apparel and other birthday-ready products like gift bags and balloons. While it gets some things right, some of the apparel seems too focused on one day of the year, and only appeals to a small audience, rather than a long-lasting and wide-ranging apparel promo.
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KFC, which has already done things like a fried chicken bouquet kit and finger sporks, is eschewing some of the goofiness of its recent promos for a partnership with Louisville-based sunglasses company Shady Rays.
Read MoreDuring Fanatics’ ‘Merch Madness’ event, the company (along with some celebrity helpers) gave out more than $20 million worth of branded apparel and merchandise. Also, founder Michael Rubin hinted at how physical products will play a role in this company’s digital future.
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The city of Pittsburgh is launching its first officially licensed merchandise line, in collaboration with local printer CommonWealth Press. According to Pittsburgh Magazine, the “Printed in Pittsburgh” merchandise is co-branded with both the city and CommonWealth Press; includes T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, pennants, and drinkware; and will contribute a percentage of revenue to the city’s…
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Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, IL, announced a name change to Orbus Visual Communications, effective immediately. The name change reflects the company’s expanded capability, offering, and commitment to meeting the evolving visual communication needs of its clients in events, interiors, and retail.
Read MoreNirvana LLC, alongside Live Nation Merchandise, have been selling T-shirts, hoodies and mugs with a design of “Upper Hell” from Dante’s Inferno, as drawn by C.S. Scott-Giles. The artist’s granddaughter claims that Nirvana illegally used and claimed ownership of the image.
Read MoreRaising Cane’s, a chain of chicken restaurants, partnered with rapper Post Malone for a line of collector’s cups. Someone apparently stole 249 cups from the Galleria Mall in Houston — a total of $6,150 worth of cups
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