Art museums and artists are doing more to blend retail and appreciation through branded merchandise. Want proof? Look no further than a recent ArtNet op-ed by Elliot Safra, titled “Why Artist and Museum Merchandise Is the Next Major Growth Category for the Ever-Expanding Art Market”…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Too Many Entries in QuickBooks
Question: I just entered a whole bunch of entries for last year. Is there a way to avoid that? Answer: Yes, it’s easy to avoid too many entries in QuickBooks. In QB Premier and Enterprise. Go to Company > Set Closing Date > Set Date/Password. You can designate a specific date as a closing date—typically at year end…
Read MoreOrbus Launches New E-Commerce Website
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group announced that it has launched a new e-commerce store on Orbus.com that improves customers’ experience when ordering. The new e-commerce site provides customers with user-friendly ordering, expedited order processing and more comprehensive information at their fingertips…
Read MoreWendy’s Creates ‘Morty’s Mayhem’ Pop-Up in Las Vegas With Special Signage, Merchandise and More
For March Madness, Wendy’s has once again collaborated with Adult Swim for a special “Morty’s Mayhem” pop-up event. Previously, Wendy’s had transformed a restaurant into “Morty’s,” complete with special signage throughout the experience. This time, Adult Swim and Wendy’s will similarly deck out the restaurant and give customers the chance to win branded merchandise…
Read MoreFC Barcelona Will Advertise Music Artists on Jerseys Thanks to Spotify Deal
FC Barcelona will play next season with Spotify’s logo on the front of their shirts, but for certain games, the popular music streaming service might give way to specific artists looking to advertise on one of the most celebrated jerseys in sports. Spotify might shine a spotlight on artists like Shakira, The Weeknd and more by putting their names and logos on the shirts…
Read MoreFTC Takes Action Against CafePress for Alleged Data Breach ‘Cover Up’, Fines Former Owner $500K
The FTC announced yesterday that it has taken actions against CafePress following an alleged data breach and subsequent “cover up.” As part of the proposed settlement, CafePress will need to implement information security programs, the former owner of CafePress must pay $500,000 to small businesses affected by the breach…
Read MoreProforma Expands Marketing Team to Support Aggressive Growth Plan
Proforma announced that it is continuing to build its marketing team to support its rapid growth. Over the last several months, Proforma hand picked 10 experts in their respective fields to support key marketing initiatives from design to e-commerce. These new hires will play an integral role in supporting the company’s marketing efforts…
Read MoreCan’t Find T-shirt Stock? Try These 8 Ways to Save the Order
The T-shirt has long been one of the most popular promotional products. But not even the mighty tee is immune to supply chain challenges. As everyone struggles to piece together orders and track down inventory, the good news is there are some things distributors and decorators can do to improve their chances. Here are eight ideas…
Read MoreStran & Company Announces Sheila Johnshoy as Chief Operating Officer
Stran & Company Inc. today announced that promotional products industry veteran Sheila Johnshoy has been appointed chief operating officer to support the company’s continued growth. Johnshoy brings more than 20 years of leadership in the industry, and has previously served at SwagUp LLC, ePromos Promotional Products and Harland Clarke…
Read MoreStarbucks Will Begin Phasing Out Single-Use Cups This Year, Switching to Reusable Cup Program
In a massive sustainability effort, Starbucks announced a new initiative that includes phasing out single-use paper and plastics and introducing a reusable cup program in six markets around the world. The company said that by the end of next year, customers in the U.S. and Canada can use their own personal reusable cups at Starbucks, including at the drive-through and for mobile orders…
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