Hirsch Gift, Houston, Texas, announced today that they have entered an agreement with Corkcicle to become the exclusive supplier of Corkcicle items in the promotional products industry. “The high quality and brand identity of Corkcicle has made their products some of the most popular that Hirsch Gift carries,” Peter Hirsch, CEO of Hirsch Gift, said.…
Read MoreBig Cereal Brands Duke It Out Over Shelf Display Materials
Imitation might register as the sincerest form of flattery for many individuals, but, in the business world, it often resounds as the easiest inspiration for litigation. Post Consumer Brands and General Mills, who hold nearly half of the ready-to-eat cereal market share, will soon engage in a legal confrontation, as the former is looking to…
Read MoreU.S. Army Trades Iconic PT Uniforms for High-Performance Features
Come Oct. 1, the Army will be trading up its classic gray workout uniforms for a darker, more technical look, according to Task & Purpose. These new uniforms feature 32 alternations from the old uniforms with plenty of features meant to aid in performance and increase comfort. Some of the features include: improved identification/key pockets,…
Read MoreNCAA Coaches, Adidas Executive Arrested in Bribery Scandal
A story of bribery and fraud is all over the news headlines this week, as 10 people were charged in a federal corruption investigation. According to ESPN, the three-year FBI probe has focused on coaches being paid to steer potential NBA players toward particular sports agents, financial advisors and apparel companies. So far, four NCAA…
Read MoreVelcro Releases Amazing Music Video to Protect Trademark
While most companies use lengthy press releases and sponsored news stories to get the word out about the legal repercussions of using their trademarked names, Velcro just took an amazing approach to its battle. The company released a music video entitled “Don’t Say Velcro” explaining that every time you…
Read More5 Trends Fashion Week Runways Predict for 2018
With New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week in the glamorous rearview mirror, we can begin to make some predictions as to what’s coming down the pipeline of the fashion world. Since promotional fashion has been following runway trends more closely lately, some of these new looks might work well for your promotional apparel…
Read MoreNational Park Service Indicates Reversed Bottled Water Ban Was Actually Working
In August, the National Park Service reversed its 2011 ban on single-use water bottles. Originally put in place to minimize litter in parks like the Grand Canyon, the ban still allowed the sale of sweetened drinks. So, the NPS decided to go with what some might see as the lesser of two evils: People are…
Read MoreWireless Charging Mats, External Batteries Are The Next Generation of Promotional Power
One of the biggest topics when it comes to purchasing a new smartphone is battery power. We’ve all heard (or uttered) the common gripe of “My phone was just at 100 percent, how is it already almost dead?” Apple is addressing some of its charging issues by putting more battery power in its new line…
Read MoreArtist Creates Functional Miniature Screen Printing Press
Artist Devin Smith, who specializes in miniatures, has made a fully-functional silk-screen press to make miniature screen-printed T-shirts. And yes, it is as adorable as it sounds. Design Boom reported that Smith was inspired to build the tiny replica after working at a T-shirt factory in 2013. He…
Read MoreMen’s T-shirt Sizing Is Hard, and This Startup Wants to Fix It
We all know our internal makeups possess more pull, but we will always have those who feel clothes make the man. Because of ill fits and lackluster designs, many end-users could alter…
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