Health & Wellness

PPAI Calls on Industry to Support PPEF #GivingTuesday Campaign
November 6, 2017 at 1:37 pm

Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF) announced that it has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Since its inception in 1989, PPEF has awarded more than $1.7 million in financial assistance. “Giving Tuesday is the perfect time…

Case Studies and New Selling Opportunities With Zen From SnugZ USA
October 30, 2017 at 1:16 pm

Zen Collection from SnugZ USA is a natural aromatherapy line of essential oils, soaps, candles, bath bombs and bath salts to help balance, harmonize and promote the health of the body. Price points range from $1 for an essential oil infused natural lip balm all the way to $150 for the most luxurious gift set.…

United Airlines Celebrates Boeing 747 Retirement With Branded Amenities Kit
October 20, 2017 at 2:20 pm

United Airlines is celebrating the retirement of the carrier's Boeing 747 fleet by giving out a line of premium cabin amenity kits branded with the United Airlines logo and a picture of the 747 aircraft. Starting Oct. 23, travelers on United's Polaris international business and first class cabins, and on Premium Transcon flights, will receive…

S'Well Partners With Swarovski for $1,500 Water Bottle for Charity
October 5, 2017 at 2:00 pm

S'Well water bottles are all the rage right now. If you find yourself in a gym or yoga studio, chances are you've seen some fitness-focused people toting around one of the stylish drinkware items. S'Well is upping its style game in a big way, thanks to a partnership with Swarovski and the Breast Cancer Research…

Home and Beauty Goods Outperform Apparel in Retail Sector
October 2, 2017 at 3:07 pm

Retail trends are a great indicator of what end-users are looking for. Distributors are always looking at popular items in the retail space, and using that information to craft ideas for their clients. While apparel has long been a leader in both retail and promotional products, new information shows that retailers are starting to focus…

Pro Towels to Hold Blood Drive After Las Vegas Mass Shooting
October 2, 2017 at 2:35 pm

Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, announced that it has scheduled a blood drive at the Superior Decorating Las Vegas facility to help victims of the shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival outside of the Mandalay Bay hotel. "Understanding a senseless act is asking an impossible task," said Brian Porter, vice president of sales for Pro Towels.…

Scientists Combat Disease, Supply Shortage of Cacao
September 25, 2017 at 2:38 pm

Experts are fearing a global chocolate shortage, as not only do cacao farmers have to worry about diseased crops, such as the rampant "frosty pod rot" spreading throughout cacao-producing countries, but also the increasing demand for chocolate from countries like…

Baltimore Ravens Call Off DNA Test Promotion for Now
September 19, 2017 at 2:43 pm

Remember the Baltimore Ravens' DNA test giveaway? Hopefully none of our Baltimore-area readers were planning on going and receiving one, because the team put the promotion on hold for the time being after receiving criticism from local medical professionals. The decision to hold off on the giveaway, which…

Sweda Company LLC Donates More Than $30,000 for Hurricane Relief Effort
September 15, 2017 at 10:12 am

As Texas recovers from one of most severe storms to hit the Gulf region in decades, Sweda Company LLC, City of Industry, Calif., announced that it has made a donation of more than $30,000 for immediate relief efforts. Through a company-wide cash drive (with corporate matching efforts), Sweda Company LLC team members and their families…