Bretton Woods Group Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, is expanding its investment in the premium incentive segment by adding Top Brands Inc. to its portfolio of companies. Top Brands will team up with Computer Incentives LLC to offer a wide variety of products to the premium incentive and corporate gifting channel…
Read MoreWith events getting back to full swing (in safe fashion, of course), people are not only looking for swag to commemorate their first event post-global shutdown, but also something custom and cool. If you’re looking to add a custom touch to your customer’s next promotion, rotary-printed bandannas fit the bill…
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Leo Resig is co-founder of the well-known lifestyle and comedy website The Chive and creates popular apparel such as “Keep Calm and CHIVE on.” Tune in to hear Resig’s story about starting a business with Bill Murray, and advice on how pursuing your passion and being aware of your surroundings can lead to great success…
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In an effort to be more inclusive, Starbucks incorporated a lilac shade into its annual red-and-green holiday cups. The cups also feature little spaces for baristas and friends to write personalized messages.
Read MoreNetflix’s branded merchandise effort has been wide-ranging across its shows and movies. But there’s perhaps no greater cash cow on the streaming service than “Stranger Things.” While fans wait for the next season, Netflix wants to keep the show top-of-mind. What better way to do that than a totally immersive store, complete with all of…
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Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, has opened a new sales office in Dusseldorf, Germany, to work in coordination with its German distribution facility in nearby Nettetal. This office is part of Geiger’s overall strategic plan for global expansion to better serve its customers’ international shipping and distribution needs…
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S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Illinois, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire competitor TSC Apparel, marking S&S’s fourth acquisition since 2010. Over the past decade, S&S has made significant investments in North American capacity and technology. With approximately 4 million square feet of warehouse space and…
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A24 just released a book about movie merch, and is now auctioning off promotional products featured in the book to raise money for good causes. Where else can you find a “Dumb and Dumber” double-sided pencil (eraser-end only), “Fargo” paper shredder or a“Jackass” whoopee cushion?…
Read MoreIn working with hundreds of small and medium-sized business owners over the years, the last six with distributors, I have noticed five common mistakes most of them make that are hindering business growth. Let’s take a look and those mistakes and what to do to correct them. If you stop making them, you will see a big difference in your business…
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We’ve made it pretty clear where we stand on promotional ugly sweaters for the holiday season. They’re so common now that to really stand out you have to do something really fun or clever. Well, Swiss Miss did something really fun and clever by introducing an ugly sweater with a zippered hot cocoa pocket—and it’s already sold out…
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