Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) announced today that it has decided to cancel PPAI Expo East, scheduled for June 3-5 in Atlantic City, N.J. In an email statement, PPAI president and CEO Paul Bellantone outlined the association’s decision amid the COVID-19 pandemic still growing in the U.S….
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Crocs has been making moves with names like Post Malone and other collaborations, like KFC and Peeps. Now, the shoe company is making headlines once again, but for something a bit more serious. Crocs has launched a new program to donate 20,000 pairs of shoes per day to health care professionals…
Read MoreStarting this month, many of us have transitioned to fully working from home. A whole lot of end-users are doing the same. If you’re looking for inspiration on promo products to suggest to customers for work-from-home kits, here are a couple of ideas…
Read MoreIKEA has already partnered with several big names in the fashion industry, including Virgil Abloh, to create items like the “wet grass” rug and more. But the company is perhaps best known for its iconic blue FRAKTA bag that fits just about anything. So, naturally, it’s turning the bag into a branded, streetwear-style bucket hat…
Read MoreWhile working from home, it’s essential that we all stay moving during the day. The same goes for end-users, so now’s a good time to check out some new products to suggest for clients. Resistance bands? Check. Maybe a water bottle for working out? Good idea. Here are seven great promo products we found to help people stay active…
Read MoreSuppliers and distributors able to continue operations are looking for ways to stay in contact with their partners and customers and do the best they can during this time. One of the ways were seeing everyone stay connected is through social media. Here’s how a few suppliers are doing that, along with their advice for using social media during this time…
Read MoreThis is a list of promotional products suppliers that have announced temporary closures due to statewide shutdowns or other disruptions related to COVID-19. This list will be continually updated with new information as we receive it. Please note that this list includes only suppliers that have closed…
Read MoreWith most of the promotional products industry made up of small businesses, the uncertainty surrounding the spread and containment of COVID-19 has instituted a new, and certainly challenging, existence. Facebook is looking to offer some relief through $100 million in grants aimed at assisting small businesses in more than 30 countries…
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Just shy of two years after it launched the NextGen Cup Challenge to develop a completely recyclable and compostable cup, Starbucks has announced that it’s testing new environmentally friendly cups in some locations, including New York, San Francisco, Seattle, London and Vancouver…
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We love seeing all the creative merch that comes out before Valentine’s Day, but people forget that February is also the beginning of Shamrock Shake season at McDonald’s. This year, McDonald’s is auctioning off a “Golden Shamrock Shake” cup valued at $90,000, and all money raised benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities…
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