Toddy Gear, Chicago, announced today that the company’s vice president, Jason Emery, was promoted to president, effective Jan. 1. In his new role, Emery will continue to focus on the development of new products while managing company operations and its sales…
Read MoreApparel Startup Launches T-shirt Made With Cinnamon to Limit Odor (and It Folds Up Smaller Than Rolled Socks)
An apparel company is using ancient Egyptian technology to keep shirts smelling fresh for longer. That ancient Egyptian secret? Cinnamon. Koup, a company founded by Brian Chuang, will debut a T-shirt made from recycled bottles and infused with cinnamon extract at CES 2021 in Taiwan…
Read MoreHigh-End Scrubs? How a Former Nike Exec Sees the Future of Medical Apparel
A former Nike executive is starting his own medical apparel company, taking some of the lessons he’s learned from one of the world’s premier apparel brands to the uniforms and workwear sector. Lago, formed by Michael Tang, who most recently served in Nike’s corporate strategy department, will incorporate sustainability practices and high-end design…
Read MoreFacebook Warns Employees Not to Wear Branded Apparel in Public After Suspending President Trump’s Account
After it suspended President Donald Trump from the platform, Facebook is urging its employees to avoid wearing branded apparel for their own safety. “In light of recent events, and to err on the side of caution, global security is encouraging everyone to avoid wearing or carrying Facebook-branded items at this time,” an internal memo sent Monday said…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: BAMKO’s Dunkin’ Cups, ‘Up’ Merch and More
Everyone just assumes that, because we do this for a living, these intros are easy to write. Sure, we make it look easy because we’re super cool, but it’s not as easy as you might think. Now, when it comes to spotting good promos, that’s always easy. And you’re in luck, because we have a nice batch here for you this week…
Read MoreGoldman Sachs Asks Attendees Not to Wear ‘Storm the Hill’ Event T-shirts as It Rebrands Legislative Advocacy Day
Goldman Sachs was set to have a legislative advocacy event for small businesses this week. That would be fine, except the event was called “Storm the Hill,” and after last week’s attack on the Capitol Building, Goldman Sachs had to do some damage control, including asking recipients to please not wear the event T-shirts they had already received…
Read MoreSnugZ USA Announces Promotions for Three Powerhouse Women Leaders
Over the past several years, SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah, has experienced tremendous growth in employees, orders and product offerings. Several key positions were necessary to prepare for that future growth and strategic direction of the company. They are listed here…
Read MoreStart 2021 Right at Our Back to Business Virtual Power Meeting: Winter Edition
After two successful virtual events, we’re looking forward to another round of relationship-building and networking fun at the Back to Business Virtual Power Meeting – Winter Edition. If you’re not sure about attending, maybe these stats from our previous event will persuade you: 92% of distributor attendees said they would attend another virtual event, 94% said…
Read MoreGovernment Drops $15K Fee for Distilleries Producing Hand Sanitizer
In the spring, when PPE products like hand sanitizer were in low supply from traditional manufacturers, alcohol distilleries stepped in and used their own facilities to help boost supply. Now, almost a year after the initial shutdowns in the U.S., those distilleries that answered the call were hit with an unexpected charge…
Read MoreShowdown Displays Launches New Virtual Showroom
Showdown Displays, Brooklyn Center, Minn., announced the creation and introduction of its exclusive, interactive virtual showroom. The Showdown Displays Virtual Showroom is an innovative virtual environment that provides an interactive and informative user experience. The showroom uses a web-based platform, allowing it to be shared across multiple locations and geographies, all while supporting an unlimited…
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