It isn’t very often that we have an opportunity to make the world a better place with our purchasing decisions, but we have found three companies that are enabling us to do just that. In the spirit of doing the right things, we are highlighting companies and products that give back to the community and…
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Magellan Promotions, Wauwotosa, Wisc., acquired Incentive Gallery, also based in Wauwatosa. According to Milwaukee Business News, the transaction was completed on April 3. Magellan Promotions specializes in the college market, providing items like pens, notebooks and beverage coolers to universities nationwide. Through the transaction, Magellan Promotions, which has six employees, will gain about 80 new…
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TD Bank, Cherry Hill, N.J., is recalling a line of its pens from its branches because of a manufacturing flaw that could potentially be a safety hazard. “With abundant safety in mind, TD self-reported our…
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This has proven a perplexing year for residents of Vancouver. Fans of the British Columbia destination’s Canucks endured a lackluster campaign that ended with their heroes owning the National Hockey League’s…
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The Myrtle Beach, S.C. City Council is looking to limit some of the obscene merchandise that is up for sale on its Ocean Blvd. We’ve all seen things like this in beach towns: Some…
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A shopper at an Arizona Walmart found a surprise in a recently purchased purse—a letter. The letter claimed to be from a “prisoner” in China who works at a sweatshop, and it detailed the harsh conditions for workers, according to Huffington Post. The writer said inmates are forced to work 14-hour days, those who don’t finish…
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Admints & Zagabor, Bellmawr, N.J., a division of Largo, Florida-based Hit Promotional Products, recently concluded an exclusive partnership to launch Mentos brand mints into the promotional products industry. “We are very excited to introduce the No. 1 mint brand in the world to the promotional products industry in the United States,” said Brett Hersh, president…
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We thought it was crazy when one scientist proposed cow manure for fabric. Well it looks like we might be eating our words, thanks to Patagonia’s new Clean Color Collection. The new apparel…
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Minor league baseball teams tend to do a great job getting creative with their promotional jerseys, and these new jerseys are a surefire hit. The Toledo Mud Hens are celebrating their Beatles theme night on June 16, and the corresponding jerseys are amazing. As a…
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If there’s one thing we love, it’s a clever company-on-company trolling. In response to Nordstrom’s fake mud jeans, Reebok has thrown down the gauntlet, and we’re big fans. Let’s recap: Last week, Nordstrom unveiled its brand new Barracuda Straight Leg Jeans, which retailed for $425. However, social media immediately fired back at the brand for an…
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