Here in Philadelphia, we do not often use the word “soft,” usually reserving it for mentions of the pretzels for which we are well-known and the sort of ice cream for which we go crazy every summer. No, folks, we are resolute residents who often feel the need to rebel against every swipe thrown our…
Read MoreHALO Branded Solutions Acquires Chamberlain Marketing Group
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced today that it has acquired Chamberlain Marketing Group, Taylor, Mich. Chamberlain Marketing Group was ranked No. 30 on Promo Marketing’s Top 50 Distributor list for 2018. The acquisition comes as a result of Chamberlain Marketing Group’s founder and CEO, Jerry Chamberlain, retiring. “I am retiring from the business and…
Read MoreAlternative Apparel Launches Youth Clothing Collection
Alternative Apparel, Atlanta, announced the launch of Alternative Youth, an eco-conscious collection of fashion basics for kids. The sustainability focused brand took its favorite retail-proven, adult styles and turned them into fun-sized styles for the younger set. “We are excited to introduce this level of fashion to youth apparel in the printwear market,” said Kevin…
Read MoreNordstrom’s $530 ‘Dirty’ Designer Sneakers Remind Us That Pre-Destroyed Apparel Is a Bad Idea
Nordstrom just unveiled the Superstar Taped Sneaker by Italian fashion brand, Golden Goose. The new (and not improved) pre-destroyed apparel is back for another round. Except this time, it’s in the form of footwear—and it sold out…
Read MoreHALO’s Melanie Levans Talks Creativity, Employee Recognition Programs
Employee recognition programs are great ways to show that their work is valued, and can be a strong incentive for them to keep up the good work. Melanie Levans, MAS, national account executive for HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., remembers one recent promotional campaign…
Read MoreTarget Decorated Apparel Appoints President
Target Decorated Apparel, a contract decorator based in Naperville, Ill., announced that Kevin Schardt has been appointed president. Schardt will assume the role previously filled by Target Decorated Apparel owner and chairman Steve Kanney. Prior to joining Target Decorated Apparel, Schardt served as vice president of operations and customer experience for Vantage Apparel. Previously, Schardt…
Read MoreOne Awesome Tip to Get More Done
You are in the middle of working hard and accomplishing important work. You are in the groove and the juices are flowing, allowing you to operate at peak productivity with really impactful ideas. You are in the zone and you are unaware time is passing. You feel great. You are about to … You were…
Read MoreRecalled Promotional Fitness Trackers Might Have Come Through Alibaba
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Provata Health Inc., a subsidiary of the StayWell Company, is recalling a promotional fitness tracker it distributed from August 2017 to July 2018. The firm received 13 reports of the tracker overheating during use and while charging, posing a fire/burn hazard. Three of the reports included burns to…
Read MoreDunkin’ Loses ‘Donuts,’ Gets Creative With Branded Cups
Come January, Dunkin’ will drop the “Donuts” from its name, with branded cups and other items already ushering in the chain’s change. In its press materials, the company hinted at some creative ways it plans to use its new logo and wordmark for promotional items…
Read MoreACLU Asks Michigan Walmart to Stop Selling Local High School’s ‘Redskins’ T-shirts
The ALCU of Michigan is coming after high school whose mascot is also the Redskins. However, it’s the Walmart in Paw Paw, Michigan that stocks these items, and therefore is the ACLU’s chief subject.
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