Bags & Luggage

Debbie Bartlett of AIA/Black Bear Promotions on Appreciation Gifts
October 31, 2016 at 5:56 pm

Everyone likes to be shown a little appreciation. Debbie Bartlett, owner of AIA/Black Bear Promotions, Saco, Maine, told a story about how her company helped Southern Maine Health Care express its gratitude toward hardworking hospital employees. Promo Marketing:…

Bag Makers Hires Regional Business Development Manager
October 17, 2016 at 3:33 pm

Bag Makers, Union, Ill., has hired industry veteran Nancy Bercovitz as a regional business development manager for the company’s Northeast region. Bercovitz will head sales efforts in six states: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Bercovitz brings three…

Michigan Moves to Ban Plastic Bag Bans
September 29, 2016 at 5:56 pm

With states, and even some countries, taking measures to ban plastic bags, Michigan has gone an entirely different route. Instead of banning plastic bags, the state government is trying to ban actual bag…

Did Apple Patent a New Paper Bag?
September 21, 2016 at 3:59 pm

Recently, Apple unveiled its new iPhone 7, which removes the headphone jack—potentially revolutionizing the way people listen to music. Could it be that Apple is hoping to revolutionize the paper bag next? That's what the company's recent patent indicated, according to The Next Web. Earlier this year, Apple transitioned…

16 Spice Girls-inspired Promotional Products (Because Why Not?)
September 21, 2016 at 2:48 pm

Maybe it's just me, but when the news gets to be too much to bear, I tend to reminisce. I think about simpler times, like my childhood—Nickelodeon shows, yo-yos, saying "wazzup" for no reason and, of course, the Spice Girls. The Spice Girls were, and still are, my everything. I've seen them in concert twice,…

4 Tips for Selling Luxury Brand Promotional Products
August 30, 2016 at 3:53 pm

So, your clients want their brands to resonate with end-users. Well, luxury brands already have achieved that elite status with the brand recognition to go with it. So why not bring you client along for the ride? Co-branding a luxury brand product with your client’s name and logo can have a major impact. We spoke…

Delta Airlines Introduces Trackable Luggage Tags
August 29, 2016 at 1:54 pm

Most of us know the pains of lost luggage. After a long day of flying, there's nothing worse than leaving the baggage carousel empty-handed. But, according to NBC News, Delta Airlines might be one step closer to solving this problem. The major airline is integrating Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) into some luggage tags in order…

British Olympic Team's Luggage Causes Airport Blunder
August 25, 2016 at 3:40 pm

We've all been there—it's late, your flight just landed and you want to get home (fast). But, there's one hurdle you still must face: baggage claim. As you're standing there, trying not to fall asleep, you try to identify your black duffel bag from everyone else's. After an hour, you swear you'll customize your bag in…