The PopGrip Plant, made from 35% plant-based materials, including corn starch, canola oil and castor beans, is set to hit the retail market in September of this year, according to Mariah Wakeling, vice president and creative director for iClick. Wakeling added that iClick will bring the PopGrip Plant to the promotional products industry in January 2022…
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2021 State of the Industry Report
The economic, legislative and market factors shaping print and promo a year into the pandemic
Read MoreRapper Machine Gun Kelly’s New Merch Comes With a Screen Printing Kit So Fans Can Decorate It Themselves
Rapper Machine Gun Kelly ventured into the punk rock world with his latest album, “Ticket to My Downfall.” While some people questioned his punk credibility, he’s at least giving fans an opportunity to get DIY with his merchandise by selling a pair of pants that come with an at-home screen printing kit…
Read MorePatagonia Will No Longer Add Corporate/Brand Logos to Its Apparel: ‘Perfectly Good Gear Ends Up Forgotten’
Patagonia announced that it is “transitioning away” from adding corporate logos to its products. The company has long been a popular choice for high-end corporate apparel. The famous mountain logo is synonymous with a certain level of quality and brand-name recognition. But it’s also been one of the most discerning brands when it comes to partnerships.…
Read MoreOmniPrint International Presents DTG Creators Boot Camp Featuring Successful Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders: Last Chance to Register!
In addition to providing digital solutions for traditional screen apparel printers looking to upgrade to DTG, the Creators Boot Camp will also address net new revenue possibilities for commercial, in-plant, wide-format, packaging and promotional printers. Registration is free…
Read MoreHow New Promotional Products ERP Solutions Can Increase Efficiency and Decrease Operating Expenses (and What to Look for When Selecting One)
Tomorrow’s winners will use the current business climate as an opportunity to be prepared to succeed as the pandemic recedes and the economy returns to the norm. An efficient, flexible, cloud-based ERP system is no longer a luxury for distributors. It is essential to combine, coordinate and simplify the processes required to manage the business…
Read MoreOfficial Trump Merchandise Store Returns on GOP-Backed Platform After Shopify Ban
Three months ago, Shopify took down the official Trump Campaign and Trump Organization online stores. The decision came after the U.S. Capitol building attacks, with Shopify saying that the sites violated terms of use policies. Today, Trump merchandise is back on the web via WinRed, the Republican Party’s small-dollar fundraising platform…
Read MoreStarbucks Is Testing a Reusable ‘Borrow a Cup’ Program (Similar to Burger King’s Reusable Packaging)
Starbucks is testing a new reusable cup program in Seattle this spring. The Borrow a Cup program started at five stores on March 30 and will last through May 31. For an extra dollar, Starbucks customers can get their beverage in a reusable cup, and then return it next time they come in by scanning it at a kiosk or through a local Seattle pickup service…
Read MoreThe Best 2021 Masters Merchandise: Pimento Cheese Sandwich Tees, Garden Gnomes and More
The Masters Tournament will allow a limited number of fans to watch in person at Augusta this year, meaning the patrons-only merchandise tent will be open. But, since it won’t be at full capacity, the online shop is still up for folks watching from home. And this year’s merchandise is pretty wild…
Read More3 Things to Know About Promotional T-shirts (a Year Into the Pandemic)
The ever-popular T-shirt is still that, though it has taken on a new role within the past year as an actual everyday essential. Now, the same tee can transition from a full work day to a (virtual) happy hour and even to bedtime. For wearers, comfort matters just as much as durability. These are just a few of the ways the T-shirt market has changed…
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