For the first time ever in the promo industry, you can view dozens of SnugZ USA items in 3-D and interact with them via augmented reality. Lingo of the future, we know. But what that means is you can experience digital objects in the real world with a scan of a QR code on your phone’s native camera…
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BAMKO Announces Strategic Partnership With Carder and Associates LLC
BAMKO announced a new strategic partnership with corporate gifting company Carder and Associates LLC. BAMKO likened the partnership model to a Silicon Valley incubator, where the company uses its stature to nurture another and help it achieve growth. Carder will preserve its ownership and autonomy, but will merge…
Read MoreWatch: Power Meetings 2022 — Find New Products, Meet Top Suppliers and Make Business Connections No Trade Show Can Match
They’re back for 2022! The gold standard in industry relationship-building events, our Power Meetings provide a networking experience that trade shows and other events simply can’t match, giving supplier sales leaders and top distributors a chance to talk projects, find new products and solve business challenges…
Read MoreFormer Competitors InkSoft and Printavo Acquired in Private Equity Deal
InkSoft and Printavo, a pair of cloud-based software providers for the decorated apparel and promotional products industries, were acquired yesterday by PSG and Blue Star Innovation Partners, both private equity firms. Former competitors, InkSoft and Printavo offer similar services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed…
Read MoreUPS Debuts Branded Streetwear and Merchandise Collection at New York Fashion Week
UPS is jumping into the fashion market by releasing a limited edition apparel and merchandise collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week. Yes, this is the same UPS known for brown uniforms and delivering packages. The “Be Unstoppable” collection includes T-shirts, joggers, caps, water bottles, speakers and more…
Read MoreThe North Face Settles Trademark Infringement Case With North Carolina Apparel Seller
In September of last year, The North Face sued a small Raleigh, North Carolina, apparel seller over an imitation logo that referenced drug dealing. Now, the case has been settled, and the seller, who made apparel with “The Trap Face” on it, is prohibited from selling his products that infringed on the logo…
Read MoreVans and Crayola Go Customizable With Co-Branded Apparel Line
Vans and Crayola are teaming up again for a line of colorful sneakers, apparel and accessories, including customizable Vans sneakers. Each shoe style features vibrant color schemes reminiscent of the Crayola packaging, and some even have things like Velcro straps that look like crayons. There are also hoodies and T-shirts…
Read MoreLondon Van Gogh Exhibit Criticized for ‘Insensitive’ Merchandise
A Van Gogh exhibit in London has received criticism over souvenirs that some feel are insensitive. The Courtauld Gallery’s merchandise offering includes an ear-shaped eraser, a bar of soap whose description says “for the tortured artist who enjoys fluffy bubbles,” and an “emotional first aid kit for 20 key psychological situations”…
Read MoreThe Rams Won the Super Bowl, But Who Won the Merch Bowl?
At the final whistle last night, the Los Angeles Rams were named the Super Bowl Champions in front of a hometown crowd. Naturally, Rams fans in LA wanted to commemorate the win through merchandise, but don’t assume that the winning team is the one with the strongest merch sales leading up to the game…
Read MoreNFL Taps Four LA-Based Streetwear Brands to Design Super Bowl Apparel Capsules
Super Bowl LVI is this weekend, and the NFL is paying homage to Los Angeles, the game’s host city, in the most fitting way possible. No, the league isn’t staging a three-hour traffic jam on the 101. But it is working with four LA streetwear brands to release limited-edition apparel and merchandise capsules celebrating the city and the game…
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