Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, a multi-generational family owned and operated company, announced it has acquired Bloomington, Illinois-based distributor CM Promotions as part of its continued expansion strategy and to broaden its client base in the Midwest…
Read MoreGiven that the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) dubs its sports teams the “Rebels”—with the men’s basketball team adding “Runnin” to accentuate the players’ quickness—one should not find it surprising that the overall athletic fan base would have looked to take rapid action against something with which it disagreed. Just ahead of the new…
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The internet has given us countless opportunities for education and growth as human beings. We can access information at the touch of a button. Arguments are settled in seconds. We can see metaphorical vaults of historical documentation from a little device in our pocket. It also comes with some double-edged swords, however. The permanence of…
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Showdown Displays, Brooklyn Center, Minn., has acquired Xarisma, a manufacturer of soft signage based in Huntsville, Ala. In October, Showdown acquired Jansen Display Group, furthering its European presence, and formally integrated Creative Banner Displays. “Xarisma’s creative branding solutions and innovative display development is an ideal complement to the current offerings of Showdown Displays,” Kevin Walsh,…
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Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., a made-in-USA knitwear manufacturer, announced that there will be no price increases for first half 2019. Prices will remain the same, in spite of raising labor costs, a hike in raw material costs and tariffs. With the company’s U.S. manufacturing (knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing ), it is committed to delivering the same…
Read MoreWe’ve covered political apparel at polling locations extensively. The issue continues to be a hot-button topic, with a political apparel ban in Minnesota even reaching the Supreme Court. More and more states are voting to end political apparel bans at polling locations, and it looks like South Dakota might be the next state to make the shift…
Read MoreIf you’ve been wondering when the intersection of technology and apparel would reach its peak, we might be fast-approaching it. According to The Verge, Chinese schools are rolling out chip-equipped uniforms to its students…
Read MoreEver since he obtained megastar status in 2010, many interesting news bits have been afoot in the life of Justin Bieber. Each time the Canadian hitmaker steps out, it seems the press finds itself enthralled with another opportunity to track his existence, no matter if the opportunity has anything to do with music. Thanks to…
Read MoreEvery year, we wait around for Pantone to reveal its highly anticipated Color of the Year. However, the Pinterest 100 is another significant report that gives us a ton of insight into current and upcoming apparel trends. The report is based off user search data, so it’s a good indicator of the trends that are…
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Soon, pretty much the entire promo industry will converge on Las Vegas for PPAI Expo. To get you ready for the trip, Kellyann Messick, road warrior for Hit Promotional Products, dropped by the studio, live and in-person, to give her best advice on Expo prep, business travel, industry events, what to do in Vegas and…
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