Promo Products

Grapevine Designs, Lenexa, Kan., an affiliate of A Brand Company, today announced that it will acquire CR Promotions, a Kansas City, Missouri-based promotional product distributor. The acquisition will provide Grapevine Designs with new in-house sales and support team members, along with notable additions to its overall client base. “Although it’s sad to retire the CR…

Expert Brand, Vernon, Calif., has announced the launch of its One Order, One Shipment, One Invoice (OSI) program, which offers printed performance shirts in one set-up. Customers can place an order by including their selected style numbers and colors, and uploading their desired artwork, and they will receive complimentary shipments within seven to 14 days.…

The Pennsylvania primary elections are today, and I’m performing my civic duty by casting my vote after work today. I’m already anticip

Debco, Concord, Ontario, announced that it is recalling its Tonal Thirst Mug. According to a statement from Debco, the handle may break off when in use. The recall includes the mugs purchased between Aug. 1 and April 11 in white/black, white/blue,…

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is forming a group of international experts to evaluate new evidence on the potential effects of bisphenol A (BPA), a widely used ingredient in drinkware and housewares, on the immune system. According to a press release, the Dutch Ministry of Health requested that the EFSA examine results of a…

Accolades Inc., Norcross, Ga., received the Jackie Robinson Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner award (MVDBP) from the Atlanta Braves and MLB during a pre-game ceremony on Jackie Robinson Day at Turner Field this past week. Accolades Inc. founder…

Disney is no slouch when it comes to promotional marketing. It's hard to forget the immense number of "Star Wars"-related promotions, events and merchandise that we saw around the release of "Star Wars Episode VII: The…

In order to take care of others, people need to look out for No. 1 first. This is why personal care products—lip balm, lotion, candles—are a hit with end-users. Courteny Lanflisi, marketing coordinator for Ariel Premium Supply, St.…

Yeti Coolers Inc. (Yeti), an Austin, Texas-based manufacturer of drinkware and coolers, is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, Ark., claiming that drinkware products sold at Wal-Mart infringe on patents and trade…

The Legacy Group, West River, Md., announced the appointment of Jolie Porter as managing director. She succeeds Jessica King, who served as managing director of the group since 2011. "We are excited to welcome Jolie to the Legacy Group," said John…