Drinkware

The pandemic has changed the way bars and restaurants do business. Yes, they’ll need employee uniforms, menus and bottle openers just like before. But they’ll also need to-go containers for curbside customers and mask accessories for staff. Here are a few ideas for this new, hybrid operating environment...

Starting in July, McDonald's coffee cups and stickers will feature the phrase “We Can Do This,” a slogan borrowed from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to encourage vaccine confidence in the U.S. The items will also include the vaccines.gov web address to schedule appointments and read safety information...

We don't know much about astrology. But today’s official horoscope from Promo Marketing says that you should indulge in something you enjoy, like an ice cream sandwich or a corn dog, and that the position of Wednesday’s skies means that you will get to see five fun promotional products from around the world...

Have you guys watched “The Circle” on Netflix? If you haven’t, it is insane. Basically they put a handful of people into one-bedroom apartments, where they interact with other contestants via a social media platform called “The Circle” without ever actually seeing anyone’s face. From there, it’s basically like a combination of “Survivor” and the…

Visstun announced last week that it will move out of the promo industry to focus on its food packaging division. In an email sent to distributors, the supplier said it is still operating and will be available to handle projects, but is "no longer seeking to actively grow in the promotional market." Digispec and CounterPoint will continue operating as normal...

Starbucks is testing a new reusable cup program in Seattle this spring. The Borrow a Cup program started at five stores on March 30 and will last through May 31. For an extra dollar, Starbucks customers can get their beverage in a reusable cup, and then return it next time they come in by scanning it at a kiosk or through a local Seattle pickup service...

After a few celebrities like Dakota Johnson were spotted with gallon-sized water bottles, people started taking their hydration a little more seriously. And now, much like S’well bottles and Nalgene bottles before it, the gallon-sized water bottle is getting write-ups from pop culture sites like Pop Sugar ranking the best ones...

This batch of products covers everything we love about spring: blossoming trees and flowers, eating outside without needing to sit under a heat lamp, playing games with friends, and sports. Hopefully these products give you the same boost that you get from a sunny day after a long winter...

The year is 2021 and, sadly, the Skypad apartments and robot housekeepers that the Jetsons promised…

The pandemic is wreaking havoc on the global supply chain, with real consequences for print and promo businesses. Shipping delays and price increases are happening now, but other impacts will take time to play out—and last long after the pandemic ends. Here's what distributors should know and what actions they can take...