TSC Apparel is expanding to a larger distribution center in Moreno Valley, California. In an announcement made this month, the Cincinnati-headquartered company said it plans to relocate its Fullerton location to a state-of-the-art, 125,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Moreno Valley, Calif. TSC expects the center to open by the end of February 2021…
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How are everyone’s New Year’s Resolutions going? It’s tough, we know. Regardless of whether you’ve been sticking to your plan every day or lapsing a little here and there, every day is a chance to keep working toward a goal. And promotional products, like the five we’ve highlighted here today, can help. This Mario clock, for example, helps you start waking up on time…
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Brand Fuel’s Danny Rosin joined the show to dig into three of his big ideas for the future of promotional marketing: merging digital activation with in-person brand experience, design beyond the logo and hyper-customization. Plus, “Promo Tinder,” Macho Man Randy Savage impressions, bringing your branded flamethrower on an Italian vacation, S&S’s private equity infusion and more!…
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The Bernie Sanders chair meme is everywhere. But it’s still a little surprising to see Sen. Sanders and his team embrace the meme status to make a new line of merchandise (even if it’s for a good cause). The official Bernie Sanders store launched the “Chairman Sanders” crewneck sweatshirt for $45, with all proceeds going to Meals on Wheels Vermont…
Read MoreAfter opening their own brick-and-mortar merchandise store in London last year, the Rolling Stones have moved on to their next merch-centered project: a line of branded chocolate bars inspired by song titles and lyrics (“Brown Sugar” and “Cherry Red”). The products went on sale yesterday at the band’s online store…
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Zing Manufacturing and S’well have announced an exclusive partnership. Starting immediately, Zing Manufacturing is the exclusive promotional products provider for the brand’s vast selection of premium, vacuum-insulated, reusable products. As part of this move, S’well will no longer sell direct, to further demonstrate its commitment to the industry. “The promotional products category has always been a…
Read MoreIn today’s digital world, everyone is turning to Google to find what they want, including promotional products buyers. Ideally, you want to show up on the first page of results for the right search terms. SEO is a long-term game. Even though you can’t drastically change your SEO ranking overnight, these small adjustments will gradually improve your ranking…
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Towel Specialties, Baltimore, announced the promotion of Shawn Kanak to president. As both president of Towel Specialties and an integral member of the executive team, Kanak will oversee national sales efforts for all three divisions—Towel Specialties, Cobblestone Mills Blanket Company and Xpress Towels…
Read MoreThe Los Angeles Times reported that nearly 700 dockworkers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have contracted COVID-19, and hundreds more have had to take virus-related leave, creating the potential for a debilitating slowdown. As of Jan. 20, a total of 45 ships were waiting to unload—the largest bottleneck in six years…
Read MoreOne of the primary concerns distributors have with suppliers is the overabundance of setup and decoration charges, along with artwork fees, complicated rush order requirements and varied shipping charges. Too often, distributors have to make a choice: “Do I pass along all these extra fees to my customer potentially upsetting them, or do I absorb the extra costs and just take the hit?”…
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