Are Collapsible Water Bottles the Next Big Thing? Probably

There’s no such thing as a standard water bottle anymore, is there? With all of the different design components and features, water bottles have become one of the most versatile and customizable products in both the retail and promotional…

PM Video Battle: PM Video Battle: HALO Branded Solutions Versus US Imprint

(Due to some technical issues, we’re starting over with this week’s PM Video Battle with a new video. The battle will end on the same day as previously planned.) Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next…

Hub Pen Company Adds Susan Bousquet to Customer Service Team

Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of Susan Bousquet to the customer service team. The Massachusetts native comes to Hub Pen with more than 30 years of customer service experience in the promotional products industry, growing along with…

FatFace Recalls Women’s Sweaters

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that FatFace, Wilmington, Del., is recalling two styles of women’s sweaters—the overhead Cowes sweater and zip-up sweater—because they failed to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles. The CPSC received one…

Trump Threatens to End Trade Agreement with South Korea

While yesterday we reported that President Trump had a change of heart about his plan to terminate NAFTA following a conversation with the leaders of Mexico and Canada, he came forth with strong words regarding the U.S.’s…

Trump Tax Plan: No BAT (For Now), Business Tax Down to 15%

It’s been a big week in terms of legislation related to tax and trade. CNN reported that, after speaking with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trump has decided not to scrap NAFTA after all. He instead plans to discuss the trade agreement with the other two partners to reach…