Gucci Has a Strong Case Against Forever 21’s Stripe Trademark Attempt

When will Forever 21 just get the hint? Seriously, we’re getting sick of having to report every time the retailer is on the receiving end of a lawsuit. This time, fashion heavy-hitter Gucci is suing Forever 21 for trademark infringement, after the latter started selling items with similar stripe patterns. This comes after Forever 21…

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Innovate!

Stand out, be different, be fearless, innovate! The four things above are just one of my 10 secrets of successful people. That’s right. They stand out because they are not afraid to be different and are willing to innovate. Particularly in a business where we sell the same stuff from the same suppliers to the…

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Stevick Business Specialties and Advertising Co. Joins Facilisgroup

Stevick Business Specialties and Advertising Co., Minot, N.D., has joined Facilisgroup’s community of promotional products distributors. For more than 25 years, Stevick Business Specialties has helped its customers create long-lasting relationships with their clients through the power of promotional products. Owned by Bernie Berntsen and Mike Zimmer, the distributor specializes in business forms, wearables and…

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Three Hub Pen Company Employees’ Children Receive PPEF Scholarships

Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced that three employees’ children have been awarded Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) scholarships. PPEF is the industry nonprofit founded to recognize and encourage scholastic excellence and academic performance among promotional products industry employees and their college-aged children. Funded by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) and generous donations from companies…

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These 4 Back-to-School Trends Are Heating Up

While we cover our ears and hum Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out For Summer” every time a back-to-school commercial comes on the TV, there’s no denying that September is almost here. And while we can’t speak to the latest textbook volumes or which teachers give pop quizzes, we can tell you which fashion trends will be…

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