Top Brands Inc., Oshkosh, Wis., announced that it will be the exclusive supplier for Red Rock Outdoor Gear, Robinson, Texas, in the corporate gifts, incentives and promotional products market. “Tactical and sporting backpacks, sliding packs and gear are very exciting categories with wide-ranging appeal to outdoor enthusiasts,” Gary Slavonic, president of Top Brands Inc., said.…
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Learn to ask the right questions to the right people at the right time. One of the worst things we can do is to ask ourselves the wrong questions. Instead of asking yourself, “Why can’t I lose weight?” Ask yourself, “What can I do today to live a more healthy life?” Instead of asking yourself, “Why…
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The Department of Justice (DOJ), in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has passed a permanent injunction prohibiting three New York companies from importing and selling children’s products and toys “until certain remedial measures are implemented.” The CPSC found that the companies—Everbright Trading Inc., Lily Popular Varieties & Gifts Inc., and Great Great…
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Another promotional products business has pleaded guilty to price fixing. This comes after Zaapaaz Inc. did the same just over two weeks ago. According to the Houston Chronicle, Custom Wristbands, Burbank, Calif., and its owner and CEO Christopher Angeles pleaded guilty to communicating via text and online messaging platforms with other conspirators, agreeing to set…
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Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), has expanded its Distributor Advocacy Council (DAC) with the addition of Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stran Promotional Solutions. The DAC mission is to elevate the standards by which firms that import and manufacture products are consistently delivering safe, high quality, socially compliant and environmentally conscientious merchandise, and its affiliates recognize QCA as the…
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Last summer, Nintendo, long a purveyor of domestic delight, reminded children of the joys of the great outdoors through Pokemon Go. The phenomenon continues to captivate, despite a recent setback, but Disney is desiring to be the darling of augmented reality devotees through some indoor fun. Come Sept. 1, it will unite “Star Wars” fans…
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Donald Trump’s red “Make America Great Again” caps, and the multiple variations for different occasions, have become the most iconic representation of his campaign and presidency, at least in merchandise form. Look at any picture from his rallies and you’ll see a sea of red. While the hats have done exceedingly well, it’s hard to…
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While there was much mayhem surrounding eclipse glasses, one eclipse-themed product experiencing its day in the sun (get it?) is these adorable newborn eclipse T-shirts. According to WSMV Nashville, the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital decided to take advantage of the cosmic event to gift newborn babies commemorative T-shirts to celebrate their very special birthdays. The T-shirts…
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We’ve got to say, we’re really excited about this apparel news from Target. According to CNBC, the retailer is expanding its children’s clothing line to include apparel items for children with special needs. Following the company’s success with its new Cat & Jack private label clothing line for children, Target revealed its sensory-friendly collection for…
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Given its fast food restaurant chain status, McDonald’s will forever find folks thumbing their noses at its offerings. (A recent Facebook post by yours truly, for example, was met with a “Why are you poisoning yourself with that garbage in the first place?” comment when I dubbed a Philadelphia establishment “hell on earth.”) So, one…
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