CoasterStone, Indianapolis, announced that it has acquired Tree-Free Custom, which has rebranded as 4 Quarts by CoasterStone. 4 Quarts by CoasterStone will now bring activity books, monthly planners, coloring books, playing cards, drinkware and more to CoasterStone’s product line. “Our relationship with Tree-Free Greetings has developed into a strong business partnership over the years,” said…
Read MoreMust I Upgrade QuickBooks Each Year?
Ask the Accountant… Question: I Google searched for QuickBooks support. They told me that I have to upgrade to QB Premier 2020 even though I am in QuickBooks Premier 2019. Is that true? Answer: I get many calls about this. Internet searches for QB support can connect you with non-QuickBooks entities whose business it is…
Read MoreGrateful Dead Branded Deodorant Exists, and Apparently It’s Edible (If You’re Into That)
Have you ever looked at your deodorant and thought, “Man, I wish I could just eat this instead of regular food?” If you have, and you’re big on jam bands, then buckle up. The Grateful Dead released a branded deodorant that is edible and vegan, so no dietary restrictions can keep you from the fun of eating your deodorant…
Read MoreFDA Expands List of Dangerous Hand Sanitizer Products to 50
In mid-June, the FDA listed nine hand sanitizer products from the Mexican company Eskbiochem SA de CV as harmful to consumers, then added five more this week. It also announced that 14 hand sanitizers manufactured in Mexico contain the toxic chemical methanol. The list includes..
Read MoreCap America Launches New CA Premium Product Line
Cap America Inc., Fredericktown, Mo., announced the launch of its CA Premium Line, a new line of products that incorporates Flexfit technology and focuses on on-field performance. The line features six new styles available in a multitude of color options and sizes…
Read MoreFC Barcelona, One of the World’s Biggest Sports Teams, Might Sue Nike Over Botched Replica Jerseys
One of the biggest sports teams in the world is potentially taking Nike to court over what it says are botched jerseys. FC Barcelona, the fourth-most valuable sports team in the world at a roughly $4 billion valuation, has had to put sales of its new Nike replica jerseys on hold after the colors started running whenever they come in contact with sweat or water…
Read MoreThe ‘Hello Kitty’ Bullet Train Has an Onboard Merch Store, Promo Products Everywhere
Yesterday, we included this “Hello Kitty” branded Japanese bullet train in the Fave 5, but we wanted to investigate it a little further because it’s pretty darn impressive. The train debuted in 2018, and pretty much from top to bottom (or engine to caboose), it’s decked out in all things “Hello Kitty”…
Read MoreAmerica’s PPE Supply Is Running Short, Again
In the early weeks and months of the pandemic, PPE shortages were a major concern. Eventually, supply caught up as industries mobilized to ramp up PPE production and infection rates began falling in the hardest-hit areas of the country. Stockpiles stabilized. The PPE shortage appeared to be behind us. That may no longer be the case…
Read MoreDale Denham Named to 2021 Constellation Research Business Transformation 150
Constellation Research recognized Geiger senior vice president and CIO Dale Denham in its 2021 Business Transformation 150, an elite list of executives leading business transformation efforts around the globe. Denham was recognized for his continuous success in leading digital transformation efforts with significant business outcomes…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Nalgene Bottles, a Spongebob Sponge and More
In an ideal world, we’d have promotional fireworks that explode in a dazzling display of a client’s brand name and logo. Until then, we’ll have to just celebrate the many existing promotional products that are awesome and worthy of our admiration every day. Check out this week’s edition of the Fave 5!…
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