While things were looking up for Under Armour earlier this month, it seems the recovery might have been short-lived. According to The Motley Fool, the worst yet might be on the horizon for the sports apparel company. The Motley Fool breaks down Under Armour’s potential problems into four main issues. The first is that Under Armour’s…
Lately, customized, on-demand apparel has been making headlines. Adidas opened a shop in Berlin that gave customers the chance to customize wool sweaters on the spot, and Amazon patented a manufacturing system that could quickly produce a customized…
And then there was one—buyout option for Staples, that is. In April, our sister site Print+Promo reported that the Framingham, Massachusetts-based retailer was in early-stage talks with a limited number of private-equity firms for a possible sale. It’s no secret that Staples has been struggling over the last five years due to heightened competition from online giants like Amazon…
We’ve been following the saga over the allegedly hive-inducing American Airlines uniforms for some time now, and there just seems to be no resolution in sight. However, a Phoenix-based American Airlines flight attendant seems to be taking matters into his own hands, according to ABC 15 Arizona.…
When it comes to holidays like National Pizza Day, Dog Appreciation Day and Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day (yes, it’s real), it’s acceptable to capitalize on the holiday spirit for your business. But, consumers tend to draw the line at cashing in on Memorial Day, and the MLB learned that lesson the hard way.…
For more than 10 years, Promo Marketing has assessed the most successful promotional products distributors. The 2017 Top 50 Distributors list is the most comprehensive ranking of the biggest companies working today, ranked by 2016 sales volume. The list serves as a barometer of industry health, and provides a measuring stick for distributor companies looking…
A trip to aboutorganiccotton.org presents the contention that farming its inspirational namesake “does not allow the use of toxic chemicals or GMOs (genetically modified organisms),” relying instead on the combination of “tradition,…
Landes Inc., Houston, Texas, announced that it is bringing lifestyle brand SCOUT and its assortment of colorful bags, coolers and accessories to the promotional products industry. SCOUT has been a top brand sold primarily in specialty retail stores throughout the U.S. since 2004. Distinctive in its patterns, styles and materials, SCOUT has a tremendous following…
After a child in Texas swallowed a piece of a fidget spinner and required medical attention, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning parents of the toy’s potential danger. “CPSC is…
While the classics are always great when it comes to promotional apparel, trendy apparel gives clients the chance to take their fashion game to the next level. Suggest incorporating one of these fresh looks into their apparel offerings, and their end-users will thank you. 1. Cozy Crew by Boxercraft Inc. Comfort is in for 2017,…