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Shake Shack Just Dropped Merch That’s Perfect For Your Next Shake Shack Run and More
If you’ve ever considered Shake Shack your “brand” then you’re in luck. The fast food burger joint has just launched a new merch collection that screams “I’m ready to eat a burger, and probably dip my fries in my milkshake.” Instead of opting for the streetwear direction…
commonsku Announces Brand Refresh
commonsku, Toronto, a promotional products business and sales software, launched a fresh new brand reflecting the changing times and bold new direction. “Over a decade has passed since we first launched our brand and our beloved mascot, skubot, and now we’re thrilled to launch a brand new refresh architected by our vice president of marketing,…
2023 Top Suppliers: How Ariel Premium Maintained Deep Stock to Stay Resilient
As part of Print & Promo Marketing’s 2023 Top Suppliers list, we asked some of the top-ranked suppliers about how they managed to continue their growth throughout the uncertainty that has still loomed over 2021 and 2022. Read on for our conversation with Yuhling Lu, co-CEO of Ariel Premium Supply, the No. 11 supplier on…
A Woman’s Car Caught Fire, and Her Stanley Tumbler Survived (And Even Kept Ice Cool)
A woman posted on TikTok after her car caught fire, and her Stanley thermos sat in the cupholder nearly unscathed. Not only that, but the ice was still frozen. To pay her back for the free publicity, Stanley is not only sending her some cups, but it’s replacing her car.
Oakland Sent Branded Boxes to MLB Owners In An Effort to Keep The A’s
Welp, it’s official. The Oakland A’s are moving to Las Vegas, following their former neighbors, the Raiders, and the surprisingly successful Golden Knights hockey team. The Oakland faithful tried to hold onto their team, though, including the use of print and promotional products to try to sway MLB owners from allowing the relocation. The “Stay…
Sundance Film Festival’s Cotopaxi Co-Brand is a Colorful Celebration of Utah Brands
The Sundance Film Festival has completely transformed Park City, Utah. What was once a quiet mining town is now a cultural epicenter. To match that high-value, outdoorsy aesthetic, the festival collaborated with Utah outdoors brand Cotopaxi for co-branded merchandise.
BEL Promo Promotes Alan Tabasky to President, Chief Supply Chain Officer
In a strategic move to propel growth and amplify success, BEL Promo, Miami, announced the elevation of Alan Tabasky to the position of president of BEL Promo and chief supply chain officer of BEL USA. Tabasky, a seasoned leader, will further drive the strategic growth of BEL Promo.chief “We have such a great team at…
2023 Top Suppliers: An Analysis of Industry Success and Pain Points
Your guide to the industry’s leading supplier categories — including our 2023 Supplier Excellence Awards The 2023 Top Suppliers list is a ranking of the print and promotional products industries’ biggest supplier companies by 2022 sales volume as reported by the suppliers
CoasterStone Announces Partnership with Conimar Custom
CoasterStone, a division of DSH Indiana Inc., Carmen, IN, proudly announces the exclusive distributorship of Conimar Custom promotional products. This partnership brings the popular Chop-Chop flexible cutting mats, placemats, service mats, as well as additional coaster sizes and material options to CoasterStone’s top product line. “Our new partnership with Conimar will combine the manufacturing and…