A lot of new parents look to the future while their kids are young. They think about what it will be like, the day their child learns to drive, graduates high school or, what Miller Lite is banking on, shares that first beer with dad. For Father’s Day, Miller Lite created the “Beer Bond,” a certificate good for one Miller Lite, redeemable in 2043 or later…
Read MoreOrbus Acquires SEG Systems & Services
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group announced its acquisition of SEG Systems & Services effective May 17, 2022. SEG Systems specializes in the engineering, design and manufacture of lightboxes, merchandising and display systems. SEG Services is a full-service retail marketing agency that offers service to clients through design, production and…
Read MoreSanMar Joins Vice President Harris’ Central America Initiative
SanMar has joined the Call to Action initiative, a multi-industry effort that has announced new commitments of $1.7 billion in new private-sector investments in Central America. Vice President Kamala Harris launched the Call to Action for businesses and social enterprises to make major commitments to promote economic opportunity for people in…
Read MoreScottish Soccer Team Accused of Price Fixing for Apparel, Merchandise
The Scottish professional soccer team Rangers F.C., along with the sporting goods company Elite Sports and retail company JD Sports, has been accused of conspiracy to fix merchandise prices. Reuters reported that the parties allegedly fixed the retail price of Rangers replica kits and other apparel products between September 2018 and July 2019…
Read MorePlugged In: What’s New and What’s Selling in Tech Promotional Products
What seemed like groundbreaking technology not so long ago (like the iPod) is now out of date. So you’d be forgiven if you’re behind on what end-users are looking for in their tech items. But that’s what the experts are here for. We spoke to a suppliers about what tech products their customers want, what trends are driving this demand and more…
Read MoreMaple Ridge Farms Donates $11,000 to Ukraine Relief Efforts
Maple Ridge Farms donated a percentage of its sales through April 30 to CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund, totaling $11,000. CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund aims at reaching 4 million people with immediate emergency assistance, prioritizing innocent families, women and girls, and the elderly, who are likely to suffer the most from this crisis…
Read MoreFacilisgroup Opens New E-Commerce Solution Commercio to Wider Audience
Facilisgroup has introduced Commercio, a new online store solution for promo distributors. Commercio has two store options. Pop-Up Stores let distributors quickly create a storefront for temporary needs, like order collections, redemption sites or fundraising. Distributors needing a full-service e-commerce site can start a Company Store…
Read MoreDenny’s Targets TikTok Crowd With New ‘Diner Drip’ Merch Collection
Restaurants now need to stay on the cutting edge of promotional marketing with capsule drops, celebrity endorsements and influencer collaborations. That’s why Denny’s partnered with TikTok stars earlier this year for new menu items, and now just introduced the next step of that plan with the “Diner Drip” merchandise collection…
Read MoreCan I Still Buy QuickBooks Premier as a One-Time Purchase? (And Why You Should Be Careful With One-Time Purchases)
January 31, 2022 was the last day that Intuit permitted one-time purchase of QuickBooks Desktop products. All future sales of QB Premier will be by subscription only. But be careful if you find something you think is a one-time purchase. I had a client who bought what he thought was one-time purchase of…
Read MoreTips for Selling Ballpoint Pens, a Perfect Promo for Your Clients
As we celebrate National Ballpoint Pen Day on June 10, it’s a good time to reflect on one of the promotional industry’s best sellers. Here’s why I recommend ballpoint pens for cost-effective, memorable branding and why you should suggest them for your corporate clients…
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