Unfortunately, they haven’t invented a drink that stays cold on its own yet, so we’ve had to adapt by creating special drinkware items. There are plenty of items like tumblers and can coolers that keep drinks at the desired temperature, but they’re not necessarily the kinds of items you’d want to use at a bar…
Read MoreCalvin Klein Is Selling $390 Rubber Cleaning Gloves And We’re Confused
If this is an April Fool’s Day prank, Calvin Klein is a few weeks late to the fun. According to Nylon, the fashion brand just released a pair of $390 rubber cleaning gloves, and we are thoroughly confused. The Pink Rubber Gloves come in one size, and are described as “rose” pink with a logo…
Read MoreGeiger Regional Vice President Laura Holt Retires
After 18 years working as regional vice president of sales for Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, Laura Holt, MAS, has retired on April 13, 2018. Geiger acquired Laura’s company, Holt Marketing Group Ltd., on Jan. 1, 2000. Prior to the acquisition, Holt was actively involved in running her promotional products company,…
Read MoreThese Retail Apparel Trends Are Holding Strong in 2018
When you work in promotional apparel, you’re always on the lookout for what’s doing well in retail apparel trends. For 2018, we have a good idea of what retail trends continue to dominate, and which trends are beginning to emerge. Athleisure According to Jane Hali & Associates LLC,…
Read MoreThis Man Has Collected 15,700 Promotional Golf Balls
One could certainly say, and make a horrible pun in the process, that Don Thompson has an eagle eye for finding noteworthy golf balls. With approximately 15,700 of the dimpled delights, the Wisconsin inhabitant…
Read MoreSo Not Hot: Here Are the Apparel Brands Teens Hate This Year
We’ll admit it—it’s been a while since we’ve been teenagers. As such, we’re pretty out of the loop about what the teens are into. (They’re still into Pokemon and Maroon 5, right?) Thankfully, our favorite survey, Piper Jaffray’s “Taking Stock of Teens,” is out for spring 2018, and…
Read More2018 Style Guide: Executive Apparel’s Lisa Denham on What’s New in Promotional Uniforms
Promotional uniforms are shifting for 2018. They’re getting more technical features and designs, and they’re even getting more casual. To help distributors stay on top of the latest in promotional uniform trends, Promo Marketing interviewed Lisa Denham, marketing director for Executive Apparel, Philadelphia. Promotional Uniforms Style Trends For promotional uniforms, 2018 will continue to see…
Read MoreAre You Making These 5 B2B Marketing Mistakes?
In his 1711 poem “An Essay on Criticism,” Alexander Pope declared, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” While those sentiments serve us well in an assortment of situations,…
Read MoreBlue Generation Adds Michael Reisbaum as Director of National Accounts
Michael Reisbaum, BASI, has joined Blue Generation, Long Island City, N.Y., as director of national accounts. Reisbaum comes to Blue Generation with experience as a distributor, decorator and supplier representative. “I’m thrilled to bring experience on all sides of the industry, as well as my network of remarkable and successful promotional product distributors to Blue…
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Returns to the U.K. With a Focus on Body Positivity
American Apparel is back in the U.K. after its tumultuous period of rebranding and acquisition by Gildan Activewear. The reintroduced American Apparel will reportedly focus on body positivity and diversity, according to Vogue. After closing 13 of its stores across the U.K. in 2016, American Apparel will return on April 23, albeit online only. Vogue…
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