Cindy Rumpf Novack founded CandlesAndSupplies.com. What started as a fun hobby with her daughters has now grown into a warehouse with more than 50,000 square feet of supplies and $8 million in sales. Novack sells much more than just candles and soaps, she delivers an experience for the customer and is empowering people to pursue…
PromoStandards announced its decision to postpone its inaugural Technology Summit in Tampa, FL, due to Hurricane Ian. The Tampa Marriott Water Street hotel has been evacuated and cannot guarantee it will accept guests in time for the event. For the sake of PromoStandards members, vendors and the Tampa Bay community, the event previously scheduled for…
Rose Gold in Promo Millennial pink, pink gold or rose quartz—rose gold has many names and has saturated the promotional marketing industry for nearly a decade. It, along with metallic hues, are in high demand. Whether you are pursuing a trendy pen, a travel mug or a notebook as your promo item, the goal is…
Ask the Accountant… Question: I am considering a software that says it integrates with QB. Is that all I need to know? Answer: Every product that says it integrates with QuickBooks has its own definition of “integrate.” In each case, the integration depends on what data is mapped into QB, which is defined by the…
Williams-Sonoma Inc. announced that it’s expanding its presence in the business-to-business and branded merchandise arena, offering more corporate gifting and custom merchandise options. Customers will be able to shop from brands under the Williams-Sonoma Inc. umbrella, like Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Rejuvenation, and Mark…
Just three months after SupplyLogic and WebbMason Marketing announced that they would merge the two companies, the combined company (SLWM) announced today that it has been acquired by Gallant Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based investment firm. “SLWM represents an opportunity to invest in a rapidly growing marketing services provider and partner with an outstanding team,”…
McDonald’s is selling a Happy Meal specifically for adults as part of a tie in with streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market. It comes in a special branded box, and includes a figurine of a classic McDonald’s mascot (with a twist).
Brand Fuel, Raleigh, N.C., announced that it has officially become a Certified B Corporation. The “B” in B Corp stands for “Benefit for All,” emphasizing five central stakeholders: workers, customers, suppliers, community and the environment. Brand Fuel joins the growing movement of more than 5,000 Certified B Corporations from 158 industries across 85 countries, including…
As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they’ve kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to Kotis Design CEO Jeff Becker — No. 33 on our 2022 list — about how cutting ties with some customers,…
The U.K. government has fined Scottish professional soccer team Rangers F.C., along with sporting goods company Elite Sports and retail brand JD Sports, for price fixing. According to a release from the U.K. government, the Competition and Markets Authority found that Elite Sports and JD Sports “broke competition law by fixing the retail prices of…