Two weeks ago, AB InBev made headlines with the launch of a new merchandise venture. Now, it’s back in the news over branded merchandise, but not in a good way. This time, it’s over a trademark infringement dustup with Patagonia, the outdoor apparel brand, who is charging the beverage giant with issuing a brew and affiliated branded merchandise that creates confusion with its own name and logo…
Read MoreHow to Stand Out in the Promotional Golf Product Game
When we’re trying to impress someone in conversation, we often list “The Legend of Bagger Vance” as our favorite film of all time. But, candidly, we’d have to give that accolade to “Happy Gilmore.” The point is that either way, golf’s influence over our lives cannot be denied, and we can see why. It’s a…
Read MoreStop, Thief!
To what lengths do you go to protect your valuables? Lock your home? Lock your car? Security system and cameras on your home? Alarm system on your car? Many people I know do all the above and more. But they are leaving the door wide open for the biggest thief of all. Who is the…
Read MoreThe Perfect Polo For ______?
We’ve paired our most popular polos with the situations where they excel. Regardless of where it will be worn, we’ll help you find a polo with the perfect style and features.
Read MoreWhy This Sustainable-Apparel Subscription Service Has a Long Waiting List
The last few years have been all about subscription services. We sign up for services that deliver shaving equipment, cleaning supplies and pet toys on a regular basis. They’re great because we don’t have to do anything but check the mail, but the problem is they do accumulate a bit of waste. That’s why Kristy…
Read MoreMarine Corps May Add Umbrellas, Earrings to Uniforms
The U.S. Marine Corps uniform board is considering changes to the marine uniform, including the addition of (optional) umbrellas for male Marines and silver earrings in dress uniform for female Marines. According to Marine Times, female Marines were always permitted to carry or use small black umbrellas while in dress or service uniforms, and male…
Read MoreHALO Branded Solutions Hires Dustin Wicks as Sales System Product Manager
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the addition of industry veteran Dustin Wicks to the company’s management team as system product manager. Wicks, who previously worked at The Vernon Company, will be responsible for driving the field sales transition for HALO’s new order management platform. Wicks will report to Dawn Olds, HALO’s senior vice president…
Read MoreHouston Astros Fan Sues Team Over T-shirt Cannon Injury
We’ve been saying for a while that T-shirt cannons are the most fun and exciting means of delivering free T-shirts to fans at sporting events. But it’s impossible to…
Read MoreMarket Watch: Distributors Discuss Selling to Six Top Promo Products Verticals
Let’s play a game where you’re a new distributor who has never sold a promotional product in your life. This is likely untrue if you’re reading this story, but stick with us for the sake of the thought exercise. You’re brand new to the industry, and you’re at a point where multiple trails begin in…
Read MoreWhat the Heck Is Dye Migration, Anyway? Screenprinting on Polyester: Questions and Answers
In today’s promotional product space, shirts constructed entirely of polyester or polyester blends are becoming more and more popular because of their softness. Why does it cost more to print on garments with polyester or rayon in them? The answer is that, when decorating garments consisting of polyester, the screenprint process requires a few tweaks due to an effect that can occur called “dye migration”…
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