Vistaprint’s Storefront Impacts Distributors In A Big Way

Two weeks ago, we reported that Vistaprint had opened its first brick-and-mortar storefront, Vistaprint Studio, in Toronto. The store offers an extension to what the e-commerce platform does—customized paper products and printing—but gives customers the chance to see products in a physical setting, similar to how promotional products professionals use showrooms for sales ideas. It also…

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This $295 Hoodie Is Designed to Last 100 Years

A century from now, human beings will still obsess over how to prolong their existences through the constant consumption of superfoods, the persistent purchase of anti-aging products and the unflagging use of exercise equipment. No matter how…

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Europe’s Massive Cyberattack Hits Maersk, Causes Shipping Delays

Computers across Europe and India were hit by a major ransomware cyberattack this week, causing system failures at A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk), the world’s largest shipping company. The company made a statement on its Twitter page, detailing the account: https://twitter.com/Maersk/status/879966081611431936 A company spokeswoman told CNBC that the IT issues could impact the company’s global operations, but…

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Visstun Adds Three New Cup and Container Sizes

Visstun, Las Vegas, announced the addition of three new sizes to its 2017 product line. The new sizes are a mid 16 oz. cup, a 16 oz. pint container, and a large 30 oz. cup. All are available in hot, cold and microwaveable paper, and recyclable white and clear plastic. A selection of lids is…

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A Guide to Selling Custom Golf Apparel

While the 2016 Summer Olympics, which returned golf to the international competition after a 112-year hiatus, helped to give the sport global acclaim, Americans have long loved the game. Though a 2015 National Golf Foundation report showed that the number of courses in this country has declined to 15,372 from a peak of 16,052, the…

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Are We Really Trying to Trademark Stripes Now?

Forever 21 tends to be the company on the receiving end of lawsuits, so we were definitely surprised to see it dishing out the lawsuit this time. According to Hollywood Reporter, Forever 21 filed a lawsuit against Gucci over the trademark of stripes. Yes, you read that…

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Canada Is Freaking Out Over 150th Birthday Merch

Canada’s 150th birthday is July 1 (don’t worry, neighbor, you don’t look a day over 100), and Canadians are going all out for the big day. According to The Huffington Post, Canada 150 merchandise is the hottest commodity in town. “It’s been unprecedented,” said Glen Miller, co-owner of Great Canadian Gift Company in Ancaster, Ontario.…

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This California Bill Would Ban Marijuana Merchandise

When California voted to legalize marijuana on January 1, 2018, we assumed marijuana merchandise would follow in Canada’s footsteps. However, it looks like a new bill being considered in the state Legislature would ban all branded merchandise, according to LA Weekly. Senate Bill 162, introduced by state Sen. Ben…

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