A collection of global shipping logistics companies sent a letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to clarify details on a new container-weighing requirement that could make big changes in the global shipping industry. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Global Consolidators Working…
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For those of you who answer the question, “What’s your favorite color?” with “rainbow,” there may finally be the perfect pen for you. The Scribble Pen uses a special ink cartridge and scanner to replicate any color with both a ballpoint pen tip and stylus tip for tablets. According to Mashable, the Scribble Pen allows…
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College was an exciting time in my life. For me, a kid from suburban Central Pennsylvania, it was a time when I moved to an exciting city, made new friends from all over the country (and the world)…
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Aprons Etc., a textile promotional products supplier, launched a new product line in 2016—Fast and Free. The line provides five-day production to in-hand delivery in the U.S. or Canada with free shipping. This upgraded delivery service and new standard production applies to select styles of table covers and flags in the 2016 event display category. For…
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McDonald’s Sweden is trying something new with its Happy Meal boxes: virtual reality headsets. According to Adweek, the promotion is connected to the Swedish “Sportlov” holiday, when many families hit the slopes for a week of skiing. The virtual reality viewers, named Happy Goggles,…
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Today is leap day, which only happens every four years. Those who were born on Feb. 29 only get to celebrate every four years, which means (because of science) that they only have birthdays every four years. So, for all of you leap day babies who think you’re turning 40 this year, you’re really only turning…
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The University of Utah Trademarks and Licensing Program said it will no longer do business with a Salt Lake City-based merchandise company following a post on social media of an inappropriate T-shirt. According to KSL.com, Offside Apparel, an independent business that sells Utah Utes memorabilia, posted a photo of another company’s design poking fun at…
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Goldstar, San Diego, announced the hiring of Lauren Balazs as Southwest regional sales manager. Based in Austin, Texas, Balazs will cover Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado and New Mexico. She has four years of industry experience on both the distributor and supplier sides of the business. “We are excited to have Lauren join Goldstar,” said Howard…
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Although Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday isn’t until April 21, that’s no reason why the Royal Collection Trust (RCT), a department of the Royal Household, can’t start selling commemorative china for a hefty price tag, according to The Independent. The souvenirs are set to feature…
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If you stayed up late to watch the end of the 88th Academy Awards last night, then you probably saw Leonardo DiCaprio take home his first Oscar for “The Revenant.” Fans everywhere have long anticipated the night when Leo finally would win the coveted award, and it’s no surprise that people already have started selling merchandise…
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