While its competitor Burger King is committing to reusable plastic packaging for menu items, McDonald’s isn’t sure that it’s worth shifting away from paper products. However, some activist shareholders are putting pressure on McDonald’s to make the switch.
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Starbucks Korea Delays Summer Bag Promo Following Formaldehyde Detection
Starbucks Korea has been a branding powerhouse, with promotional products almost outshining the actual coffee. However, the company is delaying a summer bag promo following detection of formaldehyde in bags released last year.
Read MoreReddit Plans to Cut Promo Spending in Half, But There Are Environmental Ways to Use Promo that Some Clients Might Not Know About
Reddit announced that it would cut its promotional product spending in half in favor of more sustainable options, after users on its r/ZeroWaste page discussed the environmental impact of promo. Many clients might not be aware of ways promos can still be sustainable without being cut out.
Read MoreEvans Manufacturing Co-Founder, President Alan Vaught Announces Retirement
Evans Manufacturing, Garden Grove, CA, announced the retirement of co-founder and president Alan Vaught. After an illustrious career spanning more than 30 years, Vaught has decided to step down from his role, effective June 30, 2023.
Read MoreIron Maiden Is Trying to Block a Lingerie Company’s ‘Maiden Wear’ Trademark
The heavy metal band Iron Maiden has taken legal action against a lingerie brand called Maiden Wear, hoping to block the company’s trademark on the basis that people would think it was associated with the band.
Read MoreProforma’s Acquisition Team Architects a $3 Million Deal
Proforma, Cleveland, announced that Jay Vento, president and owner of Proforma Spectrum Graphics has completed his acquisition of DataGuide, a more than $3 million printing and promotional products distributor headquartered in Boston.
Read MorePeople Are Upset With Wrestler/Dentist Britt Baker’s Black Eye T-shirt
AEW wrestler/actual dentist Dr. Britt Baker got a black eye during an AEW event on April 21. After her photo ended up on official merchandise, some critics say it “supports domestic violence.” Baker said that criticism is an example of a double standard.
Read MoreCoronation Celebrations: Heinz ‘Kingchup,’ Chocolate Busts, and Branded Carriages
This Saturday marks the coronation of King Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom. The excitement isn’t only contained to Britain, obviously, and excitement over this royal event is really heating up. In this modern world we live in, pretty much every event surrounding the Royal Family comes…
Read MoreThe Latest In Fast-Casual Merch: Sweetgreen Salad Mouse Pads and More Streetwear Style
The jump from fast-casual restaurant to fast-casual merchandise brand is a common move these days. Look at Chipotle or Panera. Now, Sweetgreen is joining its competitors by not only introducing merchandise with the same streetwear-drop style as the others, but roping it into a new loyalty program to incentivize customers to join. The restaurant’s Sweetpass…
Read MoreLiquid Death Collaborated with Travis Barker on a Branded Enema Kit
Liquid Death’s new branded promotional product is a partnership with Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker: a Liquid Death x Travis Barker collectible enema kit. It’s called “Enema of the State,” and it certainly attracts attention.
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