Supply chain problems have wracked the global economy for much of 2021, driven by the yo-yo effect of the rebounding economy, the uneven progression of business reopenings and pandemic-related restrictions, critical labor shortages, lack of raw materials and other issues,…
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These States Have COVID-19 Mask Mandates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed its face-covering guidance on July 27, advising vaccinated individuals in areas of substantial or high transmission risk to once again wear masks in indoor public settings, after announcing on May 13 that vaccinated individuals could…
7 Gold Medal-Worthy Promo Products From the Olympics and Team USA
The lack of spectators at the Tokyo Olympics could hurt merchandise sales. But, thankfully, we don’t have to make the trip to Japan to shop for things like apparel and other commemorative items. If you are over there, you might…
The CDC Issues New Guidance, With Emphasis on Full Reopening
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged schools on Friday to fully reopen in the fall, even if they cannot take all of the steps the agency recommends to curb the spread of the coronavirus — a major turn…
Current Status of the Promotional Products Global Supply Chain
It has been a challenging 16 months, to say the least. We have all had to make significant sacrifices and changes in how we live, how we work and how we interact with each other. While many of us are…
What Makes a Good Golf Promo
Charity golf tournaments and company golf outings are a cornerstone of the promotional products industry. So what makes a good golf promo? For one thing, there are a ton of things for logos to live on. Signage, apparel, golf balls,…
Are You Ready for In-Person Events?
Ready for In-Person Events? Because, they are returning! OEM, industry, new single- or multi-day online events are scheduled and in-process for this year. And what about in-person events? A recent study found that 81% of meeting planners will conduct their next…
Updates on the Global Apparel Supply Chain
The global apparel supply chain is complex; farmers, yarn spinners, textile manufacturers, cut-and-sew factories, suppliers and distributors. This intricate supply chain is knit together (no pun intended) by a complex transportation and logistics infrastructure. Right now, that complex supply chain…
GNP Branded Gear Selected as a Preferred Vendor-Partner by Hundreds of Colleges, Universities & School Districts Nationwide
Preferred Vendor-Partner, Promotional Items and Protective Gear Company Affordably Offers Enormous Selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Apparel, Bags, Drinkware, Technology Products, Writing Instruments, Awards, and More GNP Branded Gear is the preferred vendor-partner for hundreds of colleges, universities and school…
The Surprisingly Powerful Psychology Behind Free Swag
If you were to take a brief look around you. At your workspace, in your bag or briefcase, or perhaps in your closet then chances are, you’ll find some type of promotional product. Whether it’s a custom branded mousepad, pen,…