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Global Trends in Product Transparency
June 10, 2016 at 5:28 pm

On November 23, 2015, the world’s largest food manufacturer, Nestle, disclosed publicly that slave labor was being used to produce its seafood sourced from its supply chain in Thailand. An investigation had shown that Thai fishing operators lured migrant with false promises. The migrants were sold systematically and then kept in bondage and degrading conditions…

Canadian Officials Urge US to Use its Method of Preventing Counterfeiting
June 9, 2016 at 5:47 pm

After this year's Super Bowl, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents seized an estimated $39 million worth of counterfeit Super Bowl items. NHL officials just warned hockey fans last week to be on the lookout for counterfeit Stanley Cup merchandise. Heck, even AC/DC asked U.S. marshals to stop counterfeiters from selling items outside of their concerts.…

Raining Rose Inc. Adds National Large Account Sales Resentative
June 9, 2016 at 3:21 pm

Raining Rose Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has announced the addition of Kelly Slaughter as its new national large account sales representative. Slaughter grew up in St. Louis, and attended college at St. Louis University. She worked in her hometown for…

The Republican National Convention Selects Official Merchandiser
June 9, 2016 at 2:58 pm

While the merchandise provider for the Democratic National Convention was chosen months ago, the Cleveland 2016 Host Committee selected its official merchandise provider for the Republican National Convention yesterday. According to Crain's Cleveland Business, Mogadore, Ohio-based ASW Global was chosen as…

Bonnaroo Bans (and then Unbans) Single-use Water Bottles
June 8, 2016 at 6:18 pm

Bonnaroo, the famous music festival that takes place in the middle of the Tennessee summer heat, now will allow factory-sealed single-use water bottles within the concert area after initially barring them from the festival. Previously, according to The Tennessean, the festival decided this year to only allow empty water bottles into the concert area. This…

Promo Direct Launches Patriotic Product Line
June 8, 2016 at 3:34 pm

Promo Direct, Henderson, Nev., has launched a complete website section dedicated to patriotic promotional items. It is aimed at businesses and individuals wanting to highlight a marketing campaign focused on the Fourth of July celebrations. Most of these products feature the U.S. flag or camouflage colors. The company aims to use these products to provide…

We Are the Champions
June 7, 2016 at 6:12 pm

I'm going to level with all of you. A few years ago, I did not know the first thing about…

Logomark Announces '12 Weeks of Summer' Campaign
June 7, 2016 at 3:59 pm

Logomark, Tustin, Calif., announced its "12 Weeks of Summer" campaign, which will run from May to July 2016 and offer weekly product releases, promotions and prizes, including a trip for two to Southern California. “Logomark’s '12 Weeks of Summer' program is a fun way to show our appreciation to our customers and announce our exciting,…

Debco Recalls Mugs Due to Laceration, Burn Hazard
June 6, 2016 at 5:55 pm

Debco, Concord, Ontario, announced that it is recalling its Tonal Thirst Mug because the handle may break off when in use. Debco recommended in a press release that end-users immediately stop using the mugs and contact their…

Trump Protesters Burn, Steal $2K in Merchandise
June 6, 2016 at 5:38 pm

The lead-up to the 2016 presidential election has been heated to say the least. Both supporters and critics of the candidates have been vocal, and many Trump rallies have seen protests before, during and after. At one Trump event in Albuquerque on May 24, protesters burned thousands of…