Kids these days probably don’t know what a Walkman is, but Microsoft still combined the past and present of tech by creating a Walkman modeled after the Xbox Series S console. And, get this, kids: It really plays cassette tapes.
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Simplicity and Sustainability in 2023: A Look at the Top Trends in Stationary, Home and Fashion Merch
The world around us shifts and evolves at a fascinating pace, so we’ve compiled some trends to help navigate 2023! These three main trends that highlight Spector & Co.’s 2023 Look Book are Natural Touch, Back to Basics and Cozy Home. These trends reflect a growing consumer interest in merchandise that is eco-friendly, timeless and…
Is Being a Distributor a Long-Term Business?
Ask the Accountant… Question: I have been a distributor for over 25 years, and would like my daughter to take over my business in the next five years. She is concerned that being a distributor is not a long-term business. What do you think? Answer: Being an ad specialty distributor is definitely a long-term, lifetime…
4imprint Is the Second Distributor with a Billion-Dollar Year
The promotional products industry has another billion-dollar distributor. This morning, 4imprint, Oshkosh, WI, announced that it expects $1.14 billion in 2022 revenue, an increase of 45% from the year prior.
New Webinar: Apparel Fulfillment On Demand
Register today for our upcoming webinar on Tuesday, February 7 at 2:00 PM EST to hear from Rachel Corey, Promotional Program Manager at Stahls; and Cassie Green, Senior Content Editor, discuss the latest heat printing technology, live activations, printing on demand, and so much more! Click here for more information.
A Kansas Apparel Company Is Out $100K After Buyers Pose as Hospital Employees
A Manhattan, Kansas, branded apparel company is out $100,000 after fraudsters posed as hospital employees looking for merchandise. According to WIBW, the suspects came to Champion Teamwear and said they were employees of New York Presbyterian Hospital, and ordered more than $100,000 in merchandise, which Champion Teamwear fulfilled but never got paid for. This type…
Live from the PPAI Expo: HALO’s Big Year, Hanes’ New T-shirt Tech, Hexa Custom’s Originality and More
Listen in as Brendan ventures the show floor to talk to HALO about their record-breaking $1 billion year, Hanes about its “revolutionary” pre-treated T-shirt technology, and Hexa Custom about their bespoke outerwear and custom design site.
Scotland Proposes Ban on Alcohol Branding, Upsetting Local Distillers
The Scottish government issued a report on alcohol branding, and weighed legislation that could ban any branding in an effort to reduce the “attractiveness” of alcohol. This means branded drinkware, apparel and other ways breweries and distillers market themselves in Scotland.
Rihanna Is Making a Merchandise Collection for Her Super Bowl Halftime Show
For a lot of people, the Super Bowl halftime show is a bigger deal than the game itself. This year, Rihanna will entertain the masses during the break, and she’s already commemorating the occasion with a special line of Savage X Fenty apparel for those who don’t really have any skin in the game on the football field.
The 6 Foot Rule and $20 Million in Sales
Opportunities for sales are everywhere every day. Most of us just don’t pay enough attention. Introducing the 6 foot rule. This is not a COVID thing. This is a great rule for sales professionals. Simply stated, the 6 foot rule, when it comes to sales prospecting, means that anyone who comes within 6 feet of…