Last night (well, this morning), Donald Trump shocked the world and won the 2016 presidential election over Democrat Hillary Clinton. The changing of the presidential guard means a potential shift in the country’s economic landscape. So, to get a good look into what this election means for promotional products professionals, we spoke to Paul Bellantone,…
Read MorePanasonic Debuts Flexible Lithium-ion Battery
There’s been a lot of news surrounding lithium-ion batteries lately: between Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 debacle and the CPSC’s ruling that all hoverboards were unsafe due to the battery’s volatile nature, we heard a lot of scary stuff. But now, we have some good news (or at least intriguing news) surrounding lithium-ion batteries: Panasonic came…
Read MoreCalifornia Votes to Uphold Plastic Bag Ban
Yesterday, Californians got the opportunity to decide whether or not they wanted to validate the state’s previously approved ban of single-use plastic bags—known as Proposition 67. The proposition bans grocery stores and other selected retail outlets from handing…
Read MoreFood for Thought: Finding the Right Food Promotion for Clients
Food doesn’t have the staying power that a tote bag or a stylus does, so why are you selling them? Because it tastes so good. Also there are ways to get your client’s brand on food promotions. No matter how quickly it disappears, it’s still appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed. “So, we feel the purpose of…
Read MoreRoyal Apparel Appoints Customer Service, Custom/Private Label Manager
Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., promoted Gisselle Aguilera to manager over both the customer service and custom/private label departments. Aguilera started with Royal Apparel as an intern in 2011. The company expressed its excitement to see her lead the two divisions and work to enhance customer satisfaction. For more information on Royal Apparel, visit www.royalapparel.net.
Read MoreWhat Donald Trump’s Win Means for Promotional Products
Donald Trump shocked the world last night when he won the 2016 presidential election. While political campaigns are usually won on the issue, there’s another element that I think is worth looking into: promotional products. It may be a leap, but I believe promotional products played a huge…
Read More5 Long-Sleeve Tees End-Users Need This Winter
October was gone in an instant, and before you know it, radio stations will be playing holiday music 24/7. To help your clients’ end-users prepare for the winter chill, give them the gift of these trendy and warm long-sleeve T-shirts. Whether they’re hanging up colorful decorations, shoveling snow or cozying up by the fire, these…
Read MoreThe Wrap: How Donald Trump’s Win Affects the Retail World and More
Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world … With Donald Trump winning the presidential election last night, many businesses are left wondering, “How will this affect me?” For retail sales, Forbes predicted consumers will not make big purchases, and small purchases will also decline. Forbes also predicted…
Read MoreLindsay Lohan Partners with Next Level Apparel, Gildan for Charity Clothing
Lindsay Lohan is turning lemons into lemonade for a good cause. Internet commentators questioned why the actress suddenly is speaking in a different accent in a recent video. Instead of giving into the…
Read MoreFanatics to Run Merchandise Sales in Atlanta’s New Stadium
As the Atlanta Falcons NFL team and the new Atlanta United MLS team get ready to start playing in the soon-to-be-opened Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the two organizations made a deal with popular sports retailer Fanatics to handle in-house merchandise sales. The new stadium will include a two-story, 9,000 square foot team store in the stadium’s fan…
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