Bags & Luggage
February 28, 2018 at 12:42 pm
Though the usual suspects have attained placement in the Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball rankings, most observers would likely stray from christening any club as the overwhelming favorite to cut down the nets come April 2. Yes, next weekend’s slate of major conference championships will somewhat thin the herd, but anyone could pull…
February 20, 2018 at 2:25 pm
How many times has this happened to you: You're chatting with a friend and they say, "Oh, I love your bag," to which you respond, "Thanks, it used to be a banner." Too many times to count, right? OK, probably not, but as the practice of turning things like tarps and vinyl banners into tote bags…
February 19, 2018 at 3:08 pm
In an Adweek profile, Lambert explains her views on the shape of the industry, as well as how she took advantage of an opportunity to shake things up with her own company. By examining her own use of promotional products and observing how others use branded items, Lambert realized that a lot of items were going to waste...
December 18, 2017 at 2:53 pm
New York City, the fashion capital of the United States, has been the proving ground for the success of tote bags. People are no longer just using totes to replace paper or plastic shopping bags. Companies have realized the mobile marketing power of totes, creating branded bags for customers to carry out onto the streets. Clever designs and brand loyalty have combined to form the perfect storm for success...
December 14, 2017 at 2:14 pm
Smartphone integration is the way of the future. It's not even a debate anymore. We see it with apparel, footwear, paper products and more. To try to ease one of the most stressful parts of airline travel—checking (and possibly…
December 1, 2017 at 12:57 pm
Everyone loves the famed Ikea blue tote bag, so much so that Balenciaga copied the design and sold it for $2,000. We've seen streetwear companies turn the versatile bags into baseball hats, and now they're getting a holiday-inspired redesign. According to Mashable, British shop Bootleg Baubles transformed Ikea's tote bags into blue holiday stockings. The…
November 30, 2017 at 11:46 am
On Wednesday, the city of Boston announced that the city council voted to approve a plan that would ban the use of single-use plastic bags at stores, restaurants and pharmacies. The council unanimously passed the Reduction of Plastic Bag ordinance, but the ban still needs Mayor Marty Walsh's signature. If he signs the ban, the…
November 1, 2017 at 1:43 pm
Bisbee Arizona has repealed its plastic bag ban after receiving a tough ultimatum from the state: Repeal, or lose millions in funding. But, the mayor says the battle isn't over just yet.
October 5, 2017 at 2:33 pm
Louis Vuitton seemingly does not know when to give up. Ready for some backstory? Here's some backstory: February, 2016: LVMH, the umbrella company that owns Louis Vuitton, lost a case against parody bag company My Other Bag. December, 2016: Louis Vuitton took the case to appeals court, and the Court of Appeals for the Second…
August 25, 2017 at 9:48 am
Top Brands Inc., Oshkosh, Wis., announced that it will be the exclusive supplier for Red Rock Outdoor Gear, Robinson, Texas, in the corporate gifts, incentives and promotional products market. "Tactical and sporting backpacks, sliding packs and gear are very exciting categories with wide-ranging appeal to outdoor enthusiasts," Gary Slavonic, president of Top Brands Inc., said.…
