Creative kitting projects are one of the fastest-growing trends today. What is kitting? Quite simply, “kitting” can be defined as, “filling orders by preassembling individual items into ready-to-ship kits instead of picking and packing those individual items”. What we know is that when done right, sending out kits is a…
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(Original Post Updated 3.1.21) Would you be willing to pay a bit more if you knew someone or something was befitting from your purchase? Would you choose to purchase a product from a business that made regular charitable contributions over one that did not? Would you like to get your…
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In recent years, the use of reusable or paper straws has spiked in the U.S. thanks to companies like Disney® - who conscientiously discontinued offering plastic straws to visitors in their theme parks - and retail outlets like coffee giant, Starbucks® who have been moving toward using only paper straws…
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Great employers know that happy employees who feel valued and appreciated are the most productive and engaged employees. In fact, a study from Warwick University in the UK suggests that employees work more effectively, creatively, and collaboratively and are 12% more effective when they are happy. …
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As many school-age kids have headed back to the classroom - or to their laptops on the couch - anxiety for some has reached its peak. The many distractions that can and do occur while trying to focus on schoolwork can be super stressful on kids of all ages. This…
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As one of the top-selling promo product categories, it would seem that most people already know that incorporating apparel into your promotions is an effective way to get your message across. From trendy new products to high-tech gadgets to tried-and-true merchandise like caps and t-shirts, no doubt there is an…
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For most of us, summer and fall seasons are the perfect times for outdoor gatherings, reunions, and sports. Of course, with COVID-19 making us continually aware of safety concerns and the need for social distancing, much of our group activity has been curtailed or canceled altogether. But that doesn't mean…
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“Going green” isn’t just the in-thing to do for the environment, it’s also the right thing to do for your business. Nearly 70% of consumers in the US and Canada think it is important that a brand is sustainable or eco-friendly, according to a study conducted by the National Retail…
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NEWTON, IA—The Vernon Company has been named one of the 2020 Top 40 Distributors in the promotional products industry by the Advertising Specialty Institute’s (ASI) Counselor magazine. With a 5-year annual average growth rate of 4%, Vernon is 27th on the annual list of top-ranking industry organizations. “We are…
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