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The Future of iPhone Chargers: USB-C, Lightning or Wireless?
October 27, 2022 at 11:05 am

Thanks to new standards in the European Union, however, Apple will finally be forced to create iPhones with USB-C ports rather than its proprietary Lightning charger. But, could the future of the iPhone be completely charger-less?

These Stylish Bags Are Made from Rejected Airbags
October 25, 2022 at 2:00 pm

It's amazing seeing the progress companies have made with making eco-friendly products like apparel and bags out of eco-conscious material. Sometimes it takes developing new compounds, or creating new ways to use organic ingredients. Other times it includes repurposing products into consumer products. Swiss bag manufacturer Freitag just created a foldable bag from discarded airbags…

Balenciaga and Lay's Collaborated on a $1,800 Chip Bag Purse
October 24, 2022 at 12:35 pm

The hottest, most fashionable accessory right now might be a bag of Lay's potato chips. If you don't want grease all over your fingers, though, you're in luck. This isn't really a bag of Lay's chips. It's a Balenciaga bag meant to look like a bag of Lay's chips. The bag debuted as part of…

Hirsch Gift Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to Hirsch
October 24, 2022 at 12:04 pm

Hirsch Gift, Houston, has completed an extensive rebranding effort to reflect both the growth of the organization and a renewal of its corporate vision. At the heart of this rebranding is the change of the company name to Hirsch and an update of the corporate logo. “It’s a major milestone for the company, as we…

Live from PRINTING United: STAHLS' Jenna Sackett on the Future of Print-On-Demand
October 21, 2022 at 1:00 am

Apparel can be more than just a good freebie. It can an experience thanks to print-on-demand. Jenna Sackett, Brand Activation Manager for STAHLS, took the stage at Future State to discuss how apparel decorators should look into print-on-demand if they haven’t already and, if they have, how they can maximize profitability and customer retention, and…

Trends and Takeaways from PRINTING United Expo Take 1
October 19, 2022 at 7:12 pm

It was three years in the making, but we're finally on the show floor at PRINTINGUnited Expo in Las Vegas. To say it's overwhelming would be an understatement. For one, we're pretty happy to be here, having not experienced a show like this in a few years. For another thing, this show is freakin' massive.…

How One Distributor Met the Challenge of 'Wowing' the Customer
October 18, 2022 at 2:22 pm

What does it mean to “wow” a customer? Is it the first impression? Is it creating a promotion that they think about or use long after the event? Is it going above and beyond to make sure you reach the goal? It can be all of the above, actually. Brad Dalton, vice president of sales…