Sunday registers as a period of repose in many cultures, but when aficionados learned last month that Walt Disney World would be granting eternal rest to a…
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Your ‘Made in China’ Apparel Might Actually Be From North Korea
“Made in China” is a common phrase on a number of consumer items all over the world. Chances are, most of us have at least one piece of clothing with it printed on the tag. But, some of those “Made in China” declarations may be misleading. Reuters reported that an increasing number of Chinese textile…
Read MoreWhite Supremacist Group Uses Detroit Red Wings Logo at Rally
A Michigan white supremacist organization called the Detroit Right Wings descended on Charlottesville, Va., with signs using the logo for the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings. The white nationalist group tweaked the image slightly to make the wheel’s spokes resemble the lightning bolts of the Schutzstaffel, or “SS,” of Nazi Germany. The…
Read MoreGet Out There With Rugged and Outdoor Items
The rugged and safety apparel market no longer is reserved for distributors who enjoy getting their hands dirty. The sectoractually is experiencing tremendous growth. According to Sandler Research, the global safety apparel market is expected to grow 8.12 percent by 2020. This spells major dollar signs for your business, and with the right information at…
Read MoreCopyrights to Keep Three MLB Participants From Using Preferred Nicknames During Players Weekend
The Phillies have given us here in Philadelphia very little to cheer about this season, as they hold the worst record in baseball at 43-72. No matter the dismal nature of…
Read MoreThe Magnet Group Announces RAC Board of Directors Appointment
The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., announced that Tom Clouser, MAS, regional sales manager, has been appointed to the Regional Association Council (RAC) Board of Directors. Clouser is a District One representative effective immediately. “We are delighted to welcome Tom Clouser…
Read MoreFanatics Secures $1B Investment
Fanatics has proven itself a major player in the sports merchandising game, inking deals with the NFL and NBA for licensed merchandise. Because of its growing presence in the big leagues as the go-to stop for licensed merchandise, SoftBank just invested $1 billion to the e-commerce company. With that capital, Fanatics grows its value to…
Read MoreCustomizing Quickbooks for Promotional Products Distributors
Question: Are there any reports in QuickBooks that are designed specifically for the ad specialty industry? Answer: Unfortunately, there are no ad-specialty-specific reports, but all of the reports on QuickBooks can be customized. And some have been put to good use by distributors. If you have loaded QuickBooks Premier specifying the Manufacturing and Wholesale Edition,…
Read MorePromo Strategies for a Crowded Beverage Market
A trip down the beverage aisle of any grocery store is like diving straight into a rainbow of endless choices. There are more beverage brands out there than it’s possible to count, and in an industry as colorful and diverse as this one, it’s difficult to stand out. That’s where promotional products come in, of…
Read MoreUSPS Sued by Artist After Printing Wrong Statue of Liberty on 4 Billion Stamps
Since its October 28, 1886 dedication, the Statue of Liberty has proven a celebrated symbol of freedom and opportunity. Come Sept. 11, artist Robert S. Davidson intends…
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