A&W is turning old and leftover promotional apparel into a fresh new streetwear collection called the “Thrift Store Collection.” Each of the 47 pieces is unique and made from upcycled promotional items, some of which feature a Frankenstein-esque, “sewn-together” look…
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2021 Wrap-Up: Our Most-Read Stories of the Year
In all our years covering the promotional products industry, this might be the most eventful year we’ve experienced. With so many big stories, it’s easy to forget about some of the things we published in 2021. So, in case you need a refresher like we do, here are the 10 most-read Promo Marketing stories from 2021…
Read MorePantone Announces 2022 Color of the Year: Very Peri
Pantone has revealed its 2022 Color of the Year: Very Peri, a bluish purple the Pantone says “displays a carefree confidence and a daring curiosity that animates our creative spirit.” The Pantone Color of the Year is a hue that the Pantone Color Institute believes encapsulates the general theme or feeling of society going into the year…
Read MoreP.F. Chang’s Launches Branded Apparel, Cookware and More as It Moves Toward Lifestyle Brand
P.F. Chang’s is marketing itself as more than just a restaurant by introducing a full line of branded goods ranging from apparel to kitchen items. The apparel selection is especially noteworthy, in that none of the 11 items features obvious P.F. Chang’s branding. Most feature design elements related to the brand…
Read MoreSailor Jerry Is Giving Away Custom Sweaters That Show Off Tattoos
Sailor Jerry’s, a brand that appreciates the physical art form of the tattoo, just released a new sweater with strategically placed cutouts so you can still show off your ink while you rock your holiday best. From now until Dec. 10, people can post images of their tattoos on social media for a chance to win one of 20 custom-made sweaters…
Read MoreMiller Lite Made Christmas Ornaments You Can Actually Drink Beer Out Of
Miller Lite knows we’re tired of all our boring family-heirloom Christmas ornaments, which is why the brand just unveiled “Beernaments”—branded ornaments you can drink a beer out of. Available for a limited time on Miller Lite’s website, the Beernaments come in boxes of six and feature some festive holiday branding…
Read MoreA&W Features Its Employees in ‘Anti-Celebrity’ Meals With Store Signage, T-shirts and More
Since McDonald’s started giving musical artists their own branded meals and merchandise, it seems like every fast food restaurant has gotten in on the act. A&W, however, is bucking the trend. The brand’s “anti-celebrity meals” feature its own employees and special signage, T-shirts and more at store locations…
Read MoreTim Hortons to Restock Sold-Out Justin Bieber Merch (But Resellers Are Already Cashing In)
Justin Bieber is one of the biggest stars on the planet, so it’s no surprise that his merch tie-in with fellow Canadian icon Tim Hortons sold out pretty much immediately. The company announced last weekend that it plans to restock the items, but that hasn’t stopped fans from buying merchandise at marked-up prices on resale sites…
Read MoreBAMKO Acquires $24.5M Distributor Sutter’s Mill Specialties
BAMKO, Los Angeles, announced that it has acquired the assets of Sutter’s Mill Specialties Inc. Sutter’s Mill reported promotional products revenue of around $24.5 million over the past 12 months. Jake Himelstein, president of BAMKO, said that BAMKO will look to integrate Sutter’s Mills’ robotics and automation capabilities…
Read MoreHALO Branded Solutions Issues Recall for Promotional Children’s Flashlights
HALO Branded Solutions and the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for promotional children’s projector flashlights. The flashlights are being recalled because children could disassemble the product and access batteries, creating a choking or ingestion hazard…
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