After Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus recently announced they would not be restocking the Ivanka Trump collection due to poor sales, it seems more retailers are following. According to BuzzFeed, retailers Belk, Jet, ShopStyle and Home Shopping Network also have dropped the Ivanka Trump brand. “When our major…
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HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the acquisition of Michael C. Fina Recognition, New York City. “Michael C. Fina Recognition is one of the most reputable recognition companies globally, maintaining an experienced and success-driven management team,” said Marc Simon, CEO of HALO Branded Solutions. “We plan to build the Michael C. Fina Recognition business through…
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At first glance, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) creating Facebook and Instagram pages doesn’t seem like a big deal. In fact, it makes sense. Some might have already assumed the organization already did. But, this comes as a bit of a controversial move. What first stands out is the day that the CPSC announced…
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Imagine this: You’re in a meeting with a potential client. The client wants a promotional campaign to drive revenue and leave as many lasting impressions as it can. You think for a while, and respond with this: “How about we do something kind of boring?” Bet you haven’t done that. But, it’s what the San…
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Soft Stuff Creations, Surrey, British Columbia, is pleased to announce the addition of Sharon Griffith as vice president of marketing. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Griffith most recently spent the last 15 years as vice president of sales and marketing for Kanata Blanket. Griffith will oversee the company’s promotional division and will be tasked with…
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The U.S. House Republican tax reform proposal includes a recommendation to adopt a Border Adjustment Tax (BAT). If it passes in any form, it will increase the cost of promotional products significantly. The BAT will have a negative overall impact to the promotional products industry. You must start learning about BAT, and how it is…
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Grossman Marketing Group, Somerville, Mass., a 107-year-old, fourth-generation, print and promotional products distributor, has acquired Premier Marketing Group, Manchester, Maine, expanding its full-service marketing operations and client base. The new acquisition comes just three years after Grossman Marketing Group acquired ASAP, a Norwalk, Connecticut-based promotional products firm, and just one year after Grossman acquired Fleet Business…
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Man, what a Super Bowl. Regardless of whichever team you rooted for, there’s no denying that what the Patriots did was unexpected and, if we may say, pretty amazing. (And at least one digital content editor was actively rooting for the Falcons.) So, it’s no surprise that Patriots…
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As business owners and sales reps, we love to hear “yes.” Yes to scheduling new appointments. Yes to earning opportunities for quotes and proposals. Yes to winning new business. We love hearing “yes.” However, business owners and sales reps are going to hear “no” many more times than they hear “yes.” So, it’s time to…
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is recalling its “Happy Holidays!” Mickey Mouse Nightlights because the liquid from the nightlight can leak into the electrical outlet, causing a fire hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission…
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