Promo Products

With summer in full swing, people are taking 
advantage of blue skies and warmer temperatures.

"Many people watching tonight can probably remember a time when finding a good job meant showing up at a nearby factory or a business downtown. You didn't always need a degree, and your competition was pretty much limited to your neighbors. If you worked hard, chances are you'd have a job for life, with a decent paycheck, good benefits and the occasional promotion. Maybe you'd even have the pride of seeing your kids work at the same company.

Are you in search of the next "it" 
 product? Well, look no further. Here is a 
 small sampling of what the various 
 vertical markets can offer your customers.

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) recently conducted research that showed positive gains for the travel industry. Following a successful fourth quarter 2010, business travel spending in 2011 now is expected to exceed prior estimates (made last quarter) of a 5 percent growth, and instead advance by 6.9 percent. However, it's not all business. Summer is fast approaching and vacations are being finalized.

Eagle Dry Goods, Old Hickory, Tenn., and Dunbrooke, Independence, Mo., announced a long-term strategic alliance between the two companies. As of March 1, Dunbrooke is now responsible for all sales and distribution of Eagle Dry Goods and Tommy Bahama product in the promotional products industry.

If we were running a foot race in a stadium, we could at any point look behind us and then ahead to determine exactly where we were in 
the race. Since all runners are visible at the same time, we could even get a good fix on the competition. But when the race is cross-country, the only thing we know is the ground we have already covered and how the few other runners nearby are faring. The rest of the race is a mystery. Will we have a lot of uphill ground to cover? Will we have soft, smooth paths to run or many obstacles to navigate around? Even if we think we are ahead, will we have the stamina to win or will someone pass us along the way?

Graphic Connections Group, LLC (GCG), announced the acquisition of TFT Embroidery. Both firms are located in Chesterfield, Mo.

Since the inception of the promotional products industry, distributors have been looking for ways to differentiate themselves from the competition. From product selection and services offered to prompt delivery, distributors have developed their individual strengths and gone to market in ways as unique as they are.

Whether it's a pen, a card holder or a cool t-shirt, everyone loves a promotional product.

Juggling multiple items with only two hands can often become tricky. If you want to get from point A to point B without any casualties, this month's mystery product can help.