There are usually shipping delays around the end of the year as consumers, retailers and corporate buyers ramp up holiday purchases. This year, though, might be unlike anything we’ve ever seen—both in overall volume and in timing. FedEx and UPS have told some shippers that they’re already at or near shipping capacity for the remainder of the year…
Read MoreNatural Trends to Donate Up to $5,000 of Sanitizer With Each Order
Natural Trends, Springville, Utah, has announced a “Season of Gratitude” initiative, in which the company will donate up to $5,000 of sanitizer per distributor order. “We realize that while so many business have been struggling and hurting this year, we’ve been blessed to stay very busy,” said Paul Christensen, president of Natural Trends. “Since March,…
Read MoreSeth Godin, Ann Handley to Speak at skucon on Jan. 7
commonsku, a promotional products business and sales software, is kicking off the year with a bang by hosting skucon, a virtual conference, on Jan. 7. Registration is now open at skucon.com for the virtual event, which features keynotes led by marketing luminaries and best-selling authors Seth Godin and Ann Handley. “We sense a renewed energy…
Read MoreAllbirds Makes Sustainable Apparel Splash With New Line (Including T-shirt Made From Crab Shells)
Allbirds, the company known for its minimalist, sustainably made footwear, introduced its first line of apparel. In doing so, the retailer is making a huge statement about eco-friendly capabilities and the future of fits. The company’s initial launch features non-gendered items, including a T-shirt made from the shells of marine life…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Margarita Parties, HAZMAT Suits and More
Does everyone have their Halloween costume figured out? I’m thinking this year I’ll hand out candy to the kids in my neighborhood dressed as “The Sweatpants Monster” or “Basketball Shorts Zombie.” Can you tell I’m not exactly feeling motivated to go all out this year? The kids won’t care, as long as I give them…
Read MoreSouth Dakota Governor Pulls Hoodie From Campaign Store for Minor Legal Offense
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem had to remove a sweatshirt from her reelection campaign store due to the fact that it broke the law. The item, a zip-up hoodie with the state’s seal on the front, technically broke South Dakota law by using the state seal without “specific authorization from the secretary of state.” This, according to KOTA, “is a Class 1 misdemeanor”…
Read MoreStarbucks Goes Extra Spooky for Halloween Merch Collection
This season, Starbucks launched a few different Halloween drinkware options—like tumblers for cold drinks and regular mugs for warmer beverages—and if you’ve been keeping up with our previous Starbucks merch coverage, you’ll know just how hard it is to find these items in-store. Here are a couple of highlights from the collection…
Read MoreHow One Distributor’s Small-Business Promo Campaign Used Multiple Products and Channels to Engage Audiences
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the community. Today, when all it takes to buy online is a click of a button, it can be easy to forget about the mom-and-pop businesses around the corner. But Sarah Barr, owner of Konhaus Print & Marketing, Camp Hill, Pa., turned a way to showcase local businesses into a fun game, and even managed to do some self-promotion in the process…
Read MoreThe Future of Packaging Is Recycled and Eco-Friendly
The world is moving toward a more eco-friendly future. We’re biking more, we’re limiting our single-use items like water bottles and bags, and packaging has become more minimal and constructed with more eco-friendly materials. It’s something we noticed at the 2020 PPAI Expo—a major shift toward sustainable material like paper and other recycled/recyclable materials, and…
Read MoreWhat Campaign Merchandise Is Allowed At Polling Places? (Spoiler: Not Much)
A combination of the e-commerce world of today and arguably the most contentious presidential campaign in modern history has created a team sports atmosphere regarding campaign merchandise. One place American voters can’t show that kind of support, though, is the actual polling place—in most cases, anyway…
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