The PGA Championship is marking two milestones today through Sunday as the tour takes to Missouri’s Bellerive Country Club. This edition will mark the last time the tournament will serve as the final major competition of the year, with the showdown set to move to May next season, making it the second big test for…
Read MoreCimpress Reports Growth Thanks to National Pen Co., Vistaprint
Cimpress, Venlo, Netherlands, parent company of both Vistaprint and National Pen Co., recently announced its fourth quarter 2018 earnings. The company reported that Vistaprint, which it had historically allocated about two-thirds of investment funds into since 2012, according to an accompanying letter to investors, stayed pretty much on track with the previous quarter. Cimpress reported…
Read MoreEuropean Union Could Force Apple to Adopt USB-C for iPhones
We incorrectly guessed a long time ago that Apple would make the jump to USB-C technology for the iPhone. It would make sense, though. It uses it on Macbook products, but its commitment to the proprietary Lightning cable is real, and doesn’t seem to be ending any time soon here. That might change in the…
Read MoreTommy Hilfiger Launches Smart Apparel No One Asked For
When it comes to smart apparel, there are many fashion brands that have done it right. Nike launched its immersive NBA jerseys. Levi’s partnered with Google for its smart jacket. But we can’t help but scratch our heads at Tommy Hilfiger’s new smart apparel venture. According to TechCrunch,…
Read MoreThe Magnet Group Announces New Castelli Headquarters Named After Fran Ford
The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., is pleased to announce the opening of the new Fran Ford Center, which will serve as the new home of Castelli Magnet. The factory moves from its previous location in Sparks, Nev., to a brand new, larger facility in Greenwood, S.C. Here, The Magnet…
Read MoreAll In the Logo: How Lululemon Turned Athleisure Apparel Into Work-Appropriate Attire
We’re constantly trying to find new and innovative ways to turn workout apparel into work-appropriate everyday wear. There’s still that one staggering question of “how do we get away with wearing a brand that is so commonly known for being one of the largest athletic/athleisure apparel companies?” Actually, the answer is quite simple, and Lululemon figured it out. It’s all about a new way the apparel company is using its logo…
Read MoreAre Clothing Vending Machines The Next Big Thing?
When we were growing up, we might have ventured a guess that clothing vending machines might exist in the future. Sure, those clothing items would have been branded with Lisa Frank artwork and the Spice Girls, but a vest vending machine is (almost) as exciting. According to Chron, there’s one of those very machines at…
Read MoreWhy a Dallas Fan Brought a Gigantic, $800 Bobblehead to Cowboys Training Camp
Since many of us here at Promo Marketing have an undying allegiance to the Philadelphia Eagles, we definitely understand how addicted fans can be to their favorite football teams and the products that serve to market their prowess. As the Birds prepare to defend the first Super Bowl victory in franchise history, they figure to…
Read MorePGA Championship Hints at What’s Coming In Golf Apparel
The PGA Championship is taking place Aug. 9-12 in Bellerive, so that means we only have one thing on our minds: golf apparel. The players have decided on their championship ensembles, so we can catch a preview of what trends are big on the green this year.
Read MoreSanfordB2B Parent Company Newell Brands Stock Drops to Five-Year Low, Projects $100M Loss Due to Tariffs
Newell Brands Inc. shares dropped to their lowest point since January 2013 yesterday after the company released its second-quarter results, in which it pointed out that trade tensions resulting from U.S. tariffs could cost the company as much as $100 million and impact each one of its businesses. Those businesses include SanfordB2B, a supplier of writing instruments in the promotional channel…
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