UPS said yesterday that it would return to the bargaining table with employees in order to avoid a potential strike that would otherwise take place on Aug. 1.
Read MoreSome T-shirt Decorations Can Increase Their Value By Thousands (According to Yves Saint Laurent’s Nirvana Drop)
In today’s day and age where Kardashians are wearing Slayer and Metallica shirts, old band shirts have a high fashion appeal to them. But Yves Saint Laurent just launched a line of ’90s- and grunge-inspired products, including a Nirvana Shirt featuring the “Insecticide” album cover that costs $4,450.
Read MoreBear Naked Granola Made a Belt So Naked Hikers Can Cover Themselves With Bags of Granola for National Nude Day
You probably didn’t know this (or maybe you do — no judgment from us), but July 14 was National Nude Day. To help observers celebrate with a rigorous hike, Bear Naked Granola created a special product to cover a hiker’s private area with a bag of granola, while still keeping in the spirit of the…
Read MoreKoozie Group Enters Exclusive Supplier Partnership with GoGo by Shed Rain
Koozie Group, Clearwater, FL, announced a new partnership with GoGo by Shed Rain, a retail brand that includes joyful, affordable products backed by 75 years of expertise in the umbrella market. Koozie Group will be the exclusive supplier of GoGo umbrellas in the promotional products industry. IMAGEN Brands, Koozie Group’s sister company, will continue to…
Read MoreUnfolding the Latest in Presentation Folders & Brochures
First impressions are everything, and some promotional products distributors might be overlooking how presentation folders and brochures play a part in that.
Read More5 Minutes to Getting a Better ROI from Your Holiday Gift Program
Businesses make significant investments in their holiday gift programs, from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Too often though, gift purchases are left to the last minute and end up with someone running to the nearest big‐box store or searching the internet for gifts. The result: ROI is much less than it could have…
Read MoreConvergence Corner: How One Distributor Turned a Sourcing Problem Into a Solution
There will almost always be hiccups in promos. Heidi Weber, marketing executive and owner at GF Advertising knows this. What started as a problem, with cardboard for a branded kit out of stock with no delivery date in sight, ended with a promotional campaign that looked even better than she originally envisioned.
Read MoreLove or Fear: Pick One
Most psychology experts agree that there are only two primary emotions: love and fear. All positive emotions are derived from love. All negative emotions are derived from fear. For business owners and sales professionals, success starts with making the right choice. Choice 1. Love When we love what we do, everything brings us joy, excitement,…
Read MoreTrader Joe’s Is Suing Worker’s Union Over Merchandise Trademark
Trader Joe’s United, the union representing Trader Joe’s employees, has been selling merchandise like apparel, buttons, bags, and coffee mugs as a means of raising funds. However, the grocery store chain is now claiming that the union is infringing on its copyright by using certain imagery and markings on the products.
Read MoreSet Passwords When Set Closing Dates in QuickBooks
Ask the Accountant… Question: I have set a closing date in my QuickBooks, but my employees keep making entries in the previous year anyway which messes up my books for last year. Is there a way to stop that? Answer: The best way to avoid that problem is to set a password when you set…
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