The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 842) would, among other things, prevent American employers from “misclassifying” their employees, preventing them from receiving union benefits. In doing so, it would essentially eliminate independent contractor status, with major implications for promo businesses…
Read MoreWestbridge Capital Ltd. Closes Acquisition of Overture Promotions
Westbridge Capital Ltd., through its subsidiary, Overture Promotions Inc., closed the acquisition of the business of promotional products company Overture. Westbridge Capital will be supporting a team led by Lou Weisbach and JoAnn Gilley. Weisbach founded HA-LO Advertising Specialties in 1971, and served as its CEO for almost three decades. During Weisbach’s tenure, HA-LO became…
Read MorePromotional Totes and Bags: Product and Decoration Trends, Sales Ideas and More
With vaccine rollout underway, a return to business-as-usual (or something close to it) is coming. But the heightened safety measures brought on by the pandemic will likely remain in place for some time. Here’s where promotional totes and bags fit in the current market, and some ideas for selling them…
Read MoreGildan Bounces Back With Big Q4: Activewear Sales Strong, Imprintables Mixed
Gildan Activewear reported strong results for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2020, with sales up 4.8% year over year to $690 million. For the full year, Gildan’s sales were down $225.3 million due to the pandemic’s impact in Q1 and Q2, but the company’s fourth-quarter numbers are an encouraging sign for the apparel market…
Read MoreGucci Uses ‘Detroit Vs. Everybody’ Design for T-shirt Line Featuring Major Cities
You’ve probably seen one of those “[Insert city name here] vs. Everybody” shirts. They’re a source of local pride, and carry over to a city’s sports and cultural identity. Gucci certainly noticed their popularity, and borrowed the phrase from original “Detroit vs. Everybody” designer Tommey Walker for its “Gucci vs. Everybody” line. The T-shirts are…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Branded Boxers, Pet Bandannas & More
Jason Sudeikis accepted a Golden Globe while wearing a branded hoodie featuring his sister’s business. That was probably the best promotional product of the week, but we’ve got five more for you today, including Tommy Wiseau boxers, some fun Minor League Baseball merch and more…
Read MoreGemline’s DeShaun Diggs on Diversity Recruitment in Promo
DeShaun Diggs shares his thoughts on the expanding need for diversity recruitment and diverse sustainability in this industry. As someone who is able to articulate the value of racial and generational diversity to fellow industry leaders, DeShaun continues to be an advocate for a more inclusive market…
Read MoreBAMKO’s 2020 (Non-PPE) Promotional Products Sales Increased by 11%, Overall Sales Up 88% to $202M: Analysis
We’ve watched BAMKO closely over the last year, as the distributor has been one of the promo industry’s biggest success stories during the pandemic. Now, the company’s full-year and Q4 results are in, giving us a complete picture of BAMKO’s sales and providing some valuable insights for the rest of the industry…
Read MoreJason Sudeikis Repped His Sister’s Business With Branded Hoodie at Golden Globes
Jason Sudeikis did some advertising for his sister’s New York dance and fitness studio by wearing a hoodie with its logo on it during his Golden Globes acceptance speech. When he was accused of “product placement,” he chalked it up to just being a proud brother…
Read MorePPAMidwest Launches ‘PhD’ Award Program
The board of directors of the Promotional Products Association Midwest (PPAMidwest) has announced the launch of the PPAMidwest PhD (Promo Honors Designee) Awards Program. This annual program will recognize three members who actively participate in the regional association’s regular slate of educational programs and events, as well as earning or renewing certifications from PPAI, and…
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