Good in the Hood
The hoodie or sweatshirt has become a staple product of branded clothing but where did it come from? Clive Alcott investigates
The history of the sweatshirt can be traced back to the early 20th Century.
Category: Member News
The BPMA & A Good Thing
The BPMA has teamed up with sustainability charity, A Good Thing, to help merchandise providers deal with unwanted goods responsibly
Latest Product Media Magazine – November & December 2023
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Kingly webinar examines sustainability
Textile supplier Kingly is holding a webinar looking at how sustainability is shaping the promotional industry.
Jutebag steps up to silver
Jutebag has gone from bronze to silver with its Ecovadis certification, a recognition of its dedication to environmentally sound business practices.
Sustainability nomination for Geiger
Geiger has been named as a finalist in the Lloyds Bank British Excellence Awards for Sustainable Business of the Year 2023.
Second acquisition for LSi
LSi has announced the purchase of London-based promotional merchandise distributor Propaganda with effect from 11 August.
Improvements for Laltex peak period
Laltex Group has announced changes to its production capacity, warehousing, and customer service in preparation for its end of year busy season.
Premier back on the acquisition trail
Essex-based Premier Print & Promotion has announced its thirteenth acquisition in the shape of Manchester merchandise distributor LogoX.
Double awards for Kingly boost organic credentials of textile supplier
Clothing specialist Kingly has marked a double achievement by gaining an important textile standard and winning a major promotional gift award.
SOLO Group and midocean join forces for one-stop merchandise offering
French promotional textiles company SOLO Group has acquired Dutch-based merchandise business midocean to better serve the needs of European buyers with a one-stop shop.
Building the skills gap
Every employer and employee recognise the need for building knowledge, service and expertise; after all it’s what makes our businesses distinctive and stand out from the crowd.
Promotion for Geiger UK’s Kinasz
Geiger has promoted Vicky Kinasz, managing director of its UK arm, to the executive team where she will work on strategic planning, policy, and overall future business growth and direction for Geiger.
USB2U invests in the future
Technology merchandise company USB2U has invested in two new full colour, digital printers to add to its production facility in Northampton.
Product Media Magazine: 2022 Features List
It’s out! The 2022 features list has now been published and Product Media is now looking for contributions for each special feature.
Wild Thang goes neon to support neonatal appeal
Team Wild Thang loved going ‘Neon for Neonatal’, in support of the Big Tiny Steps appeal. The appeal aims to raise £250,000 for Liverpool Women’s Hospital’s Neonatal Unit and is run by the hospital’s charitable arm.
USB2U Invest in the Future
The senior management team at USB2U are proud to announce that they have invested in two new full colour, digital printers to add to their state of the art production facility based in Northampton, UK.
Laltex Launch Debut Podcast: Industry Insight with Chris Nelson
Laltex Group Promotional Merchandise have launched a brand new podcast hosted by Laltex Promo National Account Manager, Chris Nelson.
India Free Trade Agreement: BPMA consults with members
With a Government goal to secure free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries covering 80% of UK trade by the end of 2022.
CPM: BPMA members can now sign up!
The long awaited Certified in Promotional Merchandise course is now ready and raring to go, starting the next intake in early July.
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