Unusual times call for unusual measures, and these times are about as unusual as they get. You are no doubt already feeling the impact COVID-19 has had on your business and the promotional products industry as a whole. In many areas, “non-essential” businesses have been forced to close, not to mention the thousands of festivals, … Continued
So how is working from home going for you? If you’re like me, the new normal of staying inside all day, every day is both a dream come true (No long commute! More time with my wife!) and vaguely upsetting (How many days has it been? Do we have enough coffee to make it through?). … Continued
I’m writing this from my living room. My cat is looking at me strangely because I’ve stolen the seat he often spends all day sleeping in, and my wife is playing Minecraft. I’ll likely join her once I’ve finished. Welcome to our new normal. At least for a while. Here at SanMar, in response to … Continued
If you’re into do-it-yourself projects, you know the feeling. You’ve got a shiny new tool, and you literally cannot wait to see all the things you can do with it. How much faster will you be? How much better will your final product look? Why are you asking all these questions? Let’s get to work! … Continued
“Do what you do so well that they want to see it again and bring their friends.” — Walt Disney — It may seem like magic in the moment, but the example Disney sets at its theme parks and cruise ships and resorts is one of an intricately crafted hospitality experience. This experience is shaped … Continued
Welcome back to “Is That Still a Thing,” where we look at social networks and examine whether or not it’s worth investing our time and energy into growing an industry presence there. Today, we’re switching gears a bit and looking at the most popular social network out there — Facebook. WHAT IS IT? According to … Continued
It’s January and at SanMar, we know new! With over 120 styles in the January 2020 New Arrivals catalog, we’re delivering endless opportunities for you to build your business this year. A 20/20 FOCUS ON TOP 5 STORIES Let’s take a closer look at the top 5 new product stories you’ll want to share with … Continued
Tradeshow season is just around the corner, starting in January with ASI Show Orlando, PPAI Expo and ISS Impressions Expo. With the big shows on the horizon, we thought we’d crack open the SanMar archives and take a look some of our favorite booths from years past. The 1990s Early 2000s The Last Decade What … Continued
The school year encompasses so much more than simply studying, taking tests and hoping to pass—a school year is a way of life. For many, when the first signs of spring come around it is also the sign that new sports seasons about to pick up. For example, baseball and softball are some of the … Continued
Welcome back to “Is That Still a Thing,” a new feature here on the Fabric Blog where we look at some of the more niche social networks and examine whether or not it would be worth investing our time and energy into growing an industry presence there. Today, we’re looking at a relatively new entry … Continued