Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., announced that, after receiving input from customers, it is expanding its children’s collection. The company created a new collection of tri-blend apparel in three size ranges for children: infant, toddler and youth. The company also is using…
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When it comes to promotional products, clients want impressions. They want their names on the forefronts of people’s minds. But let’s take it a step farther. Instead of simply prompting someone to think about the client, can we use the product, the design or the imprint to get people talking about it? Can we aim to create products that start conversations?…
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A Bangladesh court indicts 38 people for murder in the Rana Plaza factory collapse, Under Armour aims to change the apparel industry, Jerzees offers a rebate on fall fleece, Urban Outfitters takes a political stand, and Nike enters the world of augmented reality: Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world…
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Recently, we were enjoying ourselves at an outdoor show when the skies (unexpectedly) opened up. Luckily for us, the venue was handing out ponchos to help keep attendees dry. It made us think what a great promo opportunity it was, both to showcase a logo and to keep guests from leaving unhappy. Here is some rain gear that your clients and end-users can appreciate…
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It seems like Justin Bieber just can’t get this whole merchandise thing right. First, he had to recall T-shirts from his “Purpose” tour after fans noticed a typo on the back. Then Philadelphia Flyers fans got mad (surprise!) at…
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced yesterday that GSI Outdoors, Spokane, Wash., is recalling its kids’ insulated water bottles that it sold exclusively at L.L. Bean stores from July 2015 to May 2016.…
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Promo Marketing, the Philadelphia-based source of product and marketing information for distributor sales professionals, is pleased to announce the style winners for its 2016 Supplier Excellence Awards. For the first installment of winners, check here. And for the second installment, check here. The annual Supplier Excellence Awards give distributors the ability to vote for their favorite suppliers in…
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BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., received the 2016 American Red Cross North Central Blood…
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The Republican National Convention (RNC) is underway in Cleveland this week. Here, we’ve compiled a sampling of popular merchandise showcased on-site. T-shirts and Polos Since T-shirts are always a popular branded product, it’s no surprise that they are center stage at the RNC. Most of the branding is straightforward and features the official elephant/guitar RNC 2016…
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Top Brands Inc., an Oshkosh, Wisconsin-based, national marketing company and supplier, announced today its ongoing rebranding approach to align with the evolving incentive industry. New owners Pam and Gary Slavonic bring fresh energy and a renewed commitment to constantly push the industry forward. “Top Brands is 55 years old, and we are in no way trying to…
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