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LocknCharge Technologies Recalls Charging Stations
January 28, 2016 at 3:54 pm

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced yesterday that LocknCharge Technologies, Madison, Wis., is recalling its iQ10 charging stations due to a defective USB charging hubs that can cause an electrical shock to users. The charging stations are 16x16x12.5" white metal cubes with two black…

Staples, Office Depot Extend Merger Agreement
January 27, 2016 at 7:20 pm

Staples, Framingham, Mass., announced that it, along with Boca Raton, Florida-based Office Depot, intend to waive the merger-agreement termination date of Feb. 4, 2016, extending it to May 16, 2016. The companies' boards of directors did this to allow for the completion of the ongoing federal court litigation with the Federal Trade Commission. According to…

Superex Retains All Rights to Its Name, Trademarks and Intellectual Properties
January 27, 2016 at 7:04 pm

In response to numerous inquiries the company received over the past week, Michael Gisser, executive vice president of Toronto-based Superex, has provided details about the company's situation and its trademark ownership. “Superex Holdings has acquired all rights to and is the sole owner of the Superex name and all Superex trademarks, sources, procedures, patents and other intellectual…

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Tops NFL Merchandise Sales List
January 27, 2016 at 4:13 pm

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson won’t have a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy this season. But he remains atop the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) top 50 player sales list, according to information provided by the NFLPA. The rankings include all products sold through November 2015 by more than 80 NFLPA licensees online…

Puppies and People: 5 Management Insights
January 26, 2016 at 6:53 pm

People are much smarter than puppies, but raising a puppy can teach you a lot about how to manage people. I know this because with Tiffany, my family's first puppy 25-plus years ago, I did everything wrong. Tiffany was never potty trained, constantly barked at nothing and, essentially,…

Video: 10 Awesome Products from PPAI Expo 2016
January 26, 2016 at 6:38 pm

It’s been two weeks since the 2016 PPAI Expo, and we’re still thinking about our favorite products and moments from Las Vegas. From finding a new pet dog to getting a relaxing massage and even meeting Donald Trump, the Promo Marketing team saw and did a lot of awesome things at this year’s convention. Didn’t…

NFL Conference Championship Merchandise (and the Stuff We Won't See)
January 26, 2016 at 6:31 pm

After two heated NFL conference championship games, the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers will face off in Super Bowl 50. To commemorate the teams' respective conference titles, fans can now purchase AFC and NFC Championship merchandise, such as hats, T-shirts and prints.…

Polyconcept North America Expands Website Features
January 26, 2016 at 5:10 pm

Polyconcept North America (PCNA), Pittsburgh, a products supplier, announced that net pricing now will be available to logged-in users at www.pcna.com, making it easier for distributors to calculate pricing for projects. This release represents the latest round of enhancements in PCNA’s move to provide an improved online experience to distributors. “We want to provide our…

Jon Hamm’s Golden Globe Is Spelled Wrong
January 26, 2016 at 4:54 pm

Jon Hamm is a two-time Golden Globe winner and a six-time nominee. You’d think by now the Hollywood Foreign Press would know how to spell his name, right? And yet, while catching up with Vanity Fair’s executive West Coast editor Krista Smith at the Sundance Film Festival, where he’s a juror this year, Hamm said…

21 Super-hot Gadgets Designed for Millennials
January 26, 2016 at 4:48 pm

Primed for fun, these gadgets all have one thing in common: They help you embrace life. Recording extreme sports, chilling to the music of The National, streaming a Netflix show in HD ... all possible. 1. Griffin Travel Power Bank ($70) There's a keychain on the left, but it also happens to be a charger…