This Promotional Plastic Bag Has a Self-Destruct Option

The battle against single-use bags has yielded greater demand for reusable totes. But, one company has found a way to create a single-use plastic bag that not only can be recycled, it comes with a self-destruct option. Runners who completed the Chicago Marathon this past week received a post-race gift bag including promotional items and…

BEL Promo Announces Susan Lewandowski as Managing Director

BEL Promo, Miami, FL, recently announced the promotion of Susan Lewandowski to managing director. Lewandowski has been an integral part of the BEL Promo organization since 2018, when she was originally brought on as general manager. “Susan has been, and will continue to be, instrumental in the continued growth,…

FedEx Expects Lower Holiday Season Ground Shipping Volume

FedEx’s e-commerce delivery division announced last week that it expects lower volume forecasts as customers ship fewer packages during the holiday season. Reuters obtained an internal memo to 6,000 independent contractors who handle the delivery and trucking for FedEx Ground in the U.S., which says the company expects” downward adjustments to volume forecasts. “These changes…

Warm Up Your Sales With Outerwear and Jackets

Seasonal changes represent a big opportunity for distributors when it comes to branded merchandise. As the summer months wrap up and we say goodbye to warm weather, businesses and organizations are preparing their cool-weather campaigns. That means instead of umbrellas and coolers, they’re looking for scarves and fuzzy blankets. When it comes to branded apparel,…

Safety Made Acquires Assets of Ready 4 Kits

Safety Made, Keene, NH, announced that this week it has acquired the assets of Ready 4 Kits. The two companies share some history, with Safety Made president Paul Dubois getting his start at Ready 4 Kits until leaving in 2017 to start Safety Made. With this acquisition, Ready 4 Kits will become a brand within…

CNN Employees Were Upset by Poorly-Timed Promotional Gifts

CNN staffers are upset after their larger parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced layoffs and budget cuts, but that everyone still employed would receive a branded vest! Some employees received bizarre plaques after being let go by the company.