A Vist to Philadelphia’s ‘Rocky’ Store at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

The city of Philadelphia Visitor Center teamed up with Sylvester Stallone for a branded merchandise pop-up outside of the city’s art museum. The museum steps are famous for the “Rocky” training montage, and millions of visitors flock to the statue outside each year, creating a perfect merchandising opportunity.

Ennis Acquires Eagle Graphics Inc. and Diamond Graphics Inc.

Ennis Inc., Midlothian, TX, announced its acquisition of Eagle Graphics Inc. from Annville, PA; and Diamond Graphics Inc. from Bensalem, PA. Since 1976, Eagle Graphics has specialized in fulfilling the commercial printing needs of its customers. Some of Eagle Graphics capabilities include eight-color UV web printing, digital printing, security printing, jumbo rolls, traditional forms, and…

St. Regis Appoints Jesse Waltman as New Chief Financial Officer

The St. Regis Group, Cheektowaga, NY, announced the appointment of Jesse Waltman as chief financial officer. Waltman joins as a member of St. Regis’ executive team, reporting directly to newly-announced CEO, Mark Waisbrod. Waltman is a chartered professional accountant who brings more than 15 years of experience in a wide range of finance and business…

Getting a Handle on Your Time

In her best-selling book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” author Marie Kondo identifies high levels of clarity and focus that result from eliminating unnecessary items from our personal and professional lives. Removing “clutter” brings with it an almost overwhelming sense of relief and an ability to spend more time and attention on the things that matter most. The same principal can be applied to our quest to make more efficient use of our time. To “de-clutter,” we must first identify and yes, write down how we spend our time…

Colorado Merch Surges 1,200% Year-Over-Year Thanks to ‘Coach Prime’ Effect

University of Colorado’s merchandise sales have increased by 1,200% year-to-date, and most of that is due to the Coach Prime Effect. Similar to the Taylor Swift Effect, the Coach Prime Effect is what happens when a new variable enters an established medium and create new demand in something from new audiences.