A record 44 container ships are currently waiting to access the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. That tops the previous pandemic record of 40, set in February of this year. (In January, 45 ships were anchored outside the ports, but that total included oil tankers.) The combination of labor shortages, COVID shutdowns at international ports...
Brendan Menapace
Promotional products distributors are experts in advertising their customers’ companies. They know how to pick a product that end-users will appreciate, place a logo or branding, and get it into the right hands. But, all of that attention to detail and drive doesn’t necessarily carry over to promoting yourself...
To say that 2020 was a difficult year for businesses would be an understatement. It was inspirational to see how companies faced such difficulty and uncertainty, and found ways to not only stay afloat, but thrive. The 2021 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies...
The pandemic propelled wide-format printing into the spotlight. Businesses had to put up signage enforcing mask mandates, explaining new order-pickup procedures, depicting current employee safety measures, or even just showing the general public that they were open...
If you provide samples wisely—choosing who gets samples and how many they get, and ensuring that the end-buyer is serious—you can give your clients the peace of mind that their order is exactly what they wanted, while saving money yourself...
Stadiums and arenas are back open for games and concerts, but things in the stands might not feel totally the same ever again. At least, if you’re in some particular arenas and stadiums, you might notice that your drink is in an aluminum cup, rather than plastic...
The Washington Football Team announced a multi-year partnership with Vistaprint as the “official design partner” of the team while it undergoes its rebrand. The “Washington Football Team” moniker was always going to be a placeholder as the franchise transitioned from the “Redskins” name to something more permanent...
With augmented reality technology, an ad is more than an ad. In this case, a shirt is much more than a shirt. This shirt in particular is the official jersey for English Premier League team Southampton F.C., which is using AR technology to give fans more than just a way to rep their favorite team...
If you ask Isaac Ormond of InfoProducts Corp., a distributor based in Sumter, S.C., he’d tell you that he’s really more of a consultant than a salesperson. That’s because when his clients come to him with an idea, he doesn’t want to just choose the first option on the table. He wants to tailor a promotion...
Both UPS and FedEx have announced additional peak surcharges as a result of the pandemic’s continued disruption of the shipping industry. FedEx announced increased fees on Peak – Residential Delivery Charge for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground domestic; Peak Surcharges on U.S. Express Package Services, U.S. Ground Services and...
As the pandemic changed the way people shopped and the products they were buying, customers that may not have needed packaging and labels before were suddenly calling up distributors asking for help. That created opportunities that should last long after the pandemic ends. Here’s where to find them...
FedEx is facing prolonged delays due to winter storms at its Memphis hub last month. The centrally positioned Memphis location is FedEx’s largest shipping hub, chosen in part due to the nearby Memphis International Airport rarely being closed due to winter weather...
It’s not hyperbole to say that Amazon dominates e-commerce. But there has been pushback against the site through initiatives such as Small Business Saturday and from big brands such as Nike, which previously announced it would stop selling sneakers and apparel on the site...
BAMKO's decision to acquire Gifts By Design was influenced by the company's belief that awards and employee recognition products for people working from home will be a major piece of the promotional market in the near future...
Face mask guidance continues to evolve. Almost immediately after his inauguration, President Biden issued an executive order mandating masks in federal buildings and on federal lands. Similarly, the CDC issued an order last Friday requiring...
