A California bill that would allow licensed beer manufacturers to give up to five cases of retail advertising glassware to retail partners annually has cleared the state Senate committee consideration, according to Brewers Association. If it passes into law, the bill would allow the retailer…
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NHL Hoping to Send Drinkware Maker to Trademark Penalty Box Over Stanley Cup Beer Mug Design
Though its players still engage in occasional brouhahas, the National Hockey League (NHL) does not see nearly as many fisticuff incidents as it did years ago, when it seemed every team had at least one player who would settle all scores. Since the league lacks many literal dustups, perhaps the overseers are looking to keep…
Cutter & Buck Introduces ‘New Available Now’ Fulfillment
Cutter & Buck, Seattle, announced a business initiative called “New Available Now” that enables new products to be immediately delivered to wholesale accounts when they are launched. “Our New Available Now strategy frees us to develop new products and deliver them to customers in half the time,” said Joel Freet, CEO of Cutter & Buck.…
Hirsch Gift Inc. Details Voluntary Charging Pad Recall
Hirsch Gift Inc., Houston, last week announced a recall of its CloudCharge Qi Wireless Charging Pads because the item could overheat while in use, creating a potential burn hazard. Customers were urged to immediately stop using the chargers and contact Hirsch Gift Inc. for a free replacement. The recall involved about 21,000 items. Today, Hirsch…
5 Creative Ways to Market a Business Using Promotional Items
There are many ways your customers can get creative about promoting their company that are more powerful than simply printing their name and logo on products. Below are five innovative ideas on how your customers can use promotional products to make their marketing more impactful. 1. Add a Website URL and Customer Service Information One…
Taylor Swift Is So Famous That Her Cats Have a Merchandise Line Now
Extremely famous person Taylor Swift obviously sells a ton of merchandise, especially at her live shows. Being one of the most famous people on the planet is good for merchandise sales, after all. But what about being the pet of one of those famous people? Does the transitive property of fame apply there? Yes, in…
American Lung Association Issues Not-So-Sweet Opinion on USPS Scratch-and-Sniff Stamps
Two months ago, news of scratch-and-sniff stamps from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) had us pondering which promotional products would benefit from a similar treatment and which would violate considerations of common sense. For the latter, of course, we had some fun with it, as we doubt anyone would consider adding a scratch-and-sniff scent to…
How to Calculate Gross Profit by Sales Rep in QuickBooks
Question: I have sales reps that I pay based on gross profit. Can I do these reports in QuickBooks? Answer: Unfortunately, no, QuickBooks does not calculate gross profit by sales rep for non-inventory items, which is 98 percent of our industry. I am working on a solution to this problem for some of my clients,…
Target’s CBGB-themed East Village Promotional Event Was Not Well Received
Music fans can be protective. Especially in the punk rock community, people who see themselves as “purists” or “lifers” might be quick to call out those whom they believe are “posers” or “sell-outs.” It doesn’t take someone deeply rooted in the punk rock scene to see some problems with Target’s latest promotional campaign, though. Even…
Hub Pen Company Hires Customer Service Rep Dawn Banta
HUB Promotional Group’s Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of Dawn Banta to its customer service team. Banta comes to Hub with many years of experience managing the accounts for several successful local businesses, often while also working with the public in hospitality. “I love people, and…