Manufacturing has been a hot topic of debate during the 2016 presidential campaign, and that surely won’t slow down in the coming months, as President-elect Donald Trump has made domestic manufacturing…
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Workers in American Apparel’s Los Angeles factory say they’ve received written notice that they will lose their jobs on Jan. 7 unless the new buyer of the company (which looks to be Gildan Activewear at the moment) elides to continue manufacturing from the building. “We were told we have jobs until the 7th of January,”…
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Apparently, geographical errors are a trend for promotional products in 2016. And, if there’s one thing that end-users can’t stand it’s finding their states’ icons misrepresented. Starbucks learned that lesson the hard way, according to The Oregonian. While Starbucks’ holiday cups were met with resounding approval (for the most part), the company’s Oregon-themed travel mug did…
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A new December webinar hosted by Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio, focuses on the “four Ps of marketing” and applying them to a T-shirt business. The free, interactive online class will introduce viewers to the controllable building blocks that are foundational to an effective marketing strategy, and explore their implementation in the context of decorated apparel…
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It was another successful year for Promo Marketing’s Power Meeting events. Promo Marketing hosted its educational, rewarding and fun events in Scottsdale, San Antonio, San Diego, Atlanta and now is getting ready to host more in 2017. “I thoroughly…
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Just a few days after the Vegas Golden Knights NHL expansion team announced its existence, the team already has attracted some controversy over its name. According to ESPN, the U.S. Army’s elite parachute team,…
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iPhone users who want to spice up their phones and keep the battery alive longer are in luck, as Apple just introduced its iPhone 7 Smart Case in red to benefit (RED) organization, which works to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. When customers purchase the new case,…
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You read the headline right. It seems that some people can never be too careful when it comes to protecting their electronic devices from harmful viruses. This is where the USB condom comes into play. It’s a plain looking USB adaptor, but they supposedly prevent data from being transferred or accessed, according to Quartz. This…
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It appears that Boston will be the next major U.S. city to pass legislation on plastic bags. Boston City Council members are set to meet today to debate a proposed…
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Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world … Some people drink champagne, and others buy a new dog. But, Donald Trump celebrated his presidential win with a hat redesign. According to Vanity Fair, the president-elect changed his “Make America Great Again” hats to say “USA” in large, white…
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