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50 Years of Climate Action with Earth Day

April 21, 2020

I really like Earth Day. It falls a few days before my birthday (Yes, I’m the girl who celebrates “Birthday Month”), so every year I try to do something in the Earth’s and my honor like buy something to plant in my yard — flowers are my favorite. In fact, I did so this weekend … Continued

Women Making a Difference at SanMar

March 10, 2020

Sunday, March 8, was International Women’s Day. Over half (53%) of SanMar’s 4,200 employees are women. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest numbers, between 2008 and 2018: Women comprised 47% of the total U.S. labor force Accounted for the 51% increase in the total labor force growth 73% of employed women worked full-time … Continued

Classic Blue: Pantone Color of 2020

December 24, 2019

The signature color for 2020 is a classic. Literally. For 20 years, Pantone has chosen a Color of the Year to represent the year to come, based on influences from pop culture, social trends, film, travel, art and fashion. The Pantone Color of the Year for 2020 was announced in early December, and it’s a … Continued

Gift Giving Made Easy

November 5, 2019

The end of the year is a time for coming together and feeling joy. But, sometimes, the need to think of the “perfect” gift for someone can generate stress. The 2019 Gift Giving Guide offers three curated collections to celebrate and appreciate clients, colleagues and co-workers. No matter who is on your list, there is … Continued

SanMar Family Values: Invest in Each Other

December 31, 2018

The turn of the calendar to a new year is a natural time to look back on what we’ve done and to look forward to what we want to do. Here at SanMar, whenever we plan for the future we ask ourselves how our Family Values figure into our plans because the SanMar Family Values … Continued

Tradeshow Tips and Tricks

December 11, 2018

‘Tis the holiday season, and you know what comes right after the holidays? That’s right…it’s promotional products tradeshow time! Some of the industry’s biggest shows occur in January, including the ASI Show, the PPAI Expo, the ISS Conference and others. It’s a chance to come together with your peers, learn about the latest trends and … Continued

Outerwear Solutions for Everyday Endeavors

December 4, 2018

Outerwear is one of the most highly sought-after pieces of promotional apparel. According to ASI, 50% of consumers in the United States own a piece of promotional outerwear, and it’s easy to understand why. Outerwear is versatile, it’s durable and it keeps your company’s logo visible no matter the season. But with so many outerwear … Continued

‘Tis the Season to Cozy Up Under a Blanket

November 27, 2018

Thanksgiving is in the rear-view mirror, the holidays are upon us and winter will be here before you know it – though it already feels like winter in much of the country! SanMar is known for our huge offering of t-shirts, polos, jackets and more, but we also have a wide array of accessories, including … Continued

Three Trends To Be Thankful For

November 20, 2018

It’s that time of year again. Time to get together with family and friends, share an unreasonably large amount of food, and remember all the things that we’re thankful for. Here at SanMar, there are three trends in particular that stand out. Nostalgia Everyone loves a good throwback, and you don’t have to look far … Continued

Donating $126,000 to Make a Difference for Children in our Communities

November 6, 2018

SanMar’s eight distribution centers and home office came together earlier this year to work with the Why Not You Foundation to raise funds for Friends of the Children. We joined forces with the Why Not You Foundation because of their commitment to meeting the needs of children while giving them the opportunity to thrive. SanMar … Continued