Adding to the ever-growing list of pandemic-related supply chain headaches, cotton prices on Monday jumped to $1.05 per pound. That’s an 18% increase since Sept. 20 and a 35% increase on the year. It’s also the highest price per pound for cotton since November 2011. A combination of factors is driving these price increases…
Read MoreSnugZ USA Launches New Boxcar Full-Color Custom Packaging
SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah, has announced a new product offering with demand increasing in packaging and fulfillment. Boxcar Custom Packaging is now available as a fully customized, full-color solution with several sizes and decoration options to fit any budget. SnugZ will also offer custom sizes as well as fulfillment, warehousing and kitting services…
Read MoreNew Gore-Tex Material Is Thinner, More Sustainable
W.L. Gore & Associates just developed a new Gore-Tex material that is thinner, but still waterproof, windproof and breathable. It’s slated for a fall/winter 2022 release, and will be used by companies like Adidas, Arc’teryx, Salmon, Dakine and Patagonia…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Whataburger At It Again
For some of us on the PM staff, horror movies just never clicked. But maybe it’s time we give them a real shot. (“Hocus Pocus” counts as a horror movie, right?) While we give ourselves a mental pep talk before jumping into the spookiest time of the year, here are five not-so-scary promotional items from the past week…
Read MoreHow California’s Garment Worker Protection Act Impacts Apparel Sector
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will require the state’s garment factories to pay a minimum hourly wage in addition to giving workers other benefits. The Garment Worker Protection Act is designed to help ensure workers are paid properly and create a safer working environment, but opponents of the law believe it could lead to job losses…
Read MoreGrossman Marketing Group Acquires Symbol Marketing & Promotions
Grossman Marketing Group takes another step in its efforts to further expand its New England footprint as it announces the acquisition of New Hampshire-based Symbol Marketing & Promotions. The move expands Grossman Marketing Group’s relationships in the technology space…
Read MoreA24 Created 150 Real Swords as ‘Green Knight’ Promos (and Sold Out Immediately)
In A24’s “The Green Knight,” Gawain is given Excalibur by the king himself to engage in combat with the Green Knight of the movie’s title. In real life, you can get the sword for $450. Or, you could have, if you acted in time. They sold out pretty much immediately on the A24 store…
Read More2021 Top Distributors: How BAMKO Nearly Doubled Sales While Facing Pandemic ‘Pressure Test’
As part of our 2021 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about how they fared during the first year of the pandemic, their thoughts on the industry, their future plans and more. Here, we talked to Joshua White of BAMKO, the No. 9 company on this year’s list…
Read MoreArby’s Released Sweats That Were Smoked by BBQ Pitmasters
To coincide with the release of its new Country Style Rib Sandwich, Arby’s is releasing a line of sweatpants and sweatshirts that were actually smoked just like the meat and then vacuum sealed so they’ll still smell liked smoked meats when you wear them. The limited line is (of course) sold out…
Read MoreOne Clear Sign It’s Time to Sell Your Business
Frank Fiume successfully started i9 Sports, the nation’s first and leading franchisor of youth sports leagues and camps. Fiume discusses with host Greg Muzzillo the importance of going against the grain and pursuing your passion, and also understanding when it’s time to call it quits and exit the business…
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