First impressions are everything. Whether you’re in a business meeting, at a backyard barbecue or deciding whether or not you want to watch that entire YouTube video, you make emotional decisions within the first few seconds of meeting a person. That same logic applies to product packaging. When you send the results of all your … Continued

Get in Style for School Sales
School’s out for summer, and students are beyond ready for a few months of fun in the sun. In the world of promotional apparel, however, there’s no better time to start preparing to go back to school. With over 76 million students in the United States, there’s plenty of opportunity to be found in this … Continued
SanMar Family Values: Do the Right Thing
Nobody ever said that doing the right thing is easy. More often than not, it means making a bigger effort, giving up something important or taking responsibility. We do these things because, even if they’re harder in the moment, they’re worth it in the end. Which is why Do the Right Thing is one of … Continued
Red House: Sophisticated and Timeless
Achieving a polished, sophisticated uniforming look has never been easier thanks to the timeless button-down looks found in Red House. For years it has established itself as a go-to brand for style that elevates the appearance of any team. Red House also understands that your workday can quickly turn from calm to busy and, thankfully, … Continued
Mentorship: Why It’s Important and How To Get Started
Mentorship isn’t just for students and interns. We work in a fast-paced, relationship-driven industry, and there’s no better way to expand your connections and learn about the latest trends, techniques and fabrications than by becoming a mentor or a mentee. Yes, the benefits go both ways! You can learn just as much as your protege … Continued
Meet Anna, a SanMar Product Development Manager
There are those who think that a t-shirt is a t-shirt is a t-shirt. Anna Leos definitely has something to say about that. “There are a lot of things you don’t realize go into the end garment,” Anna explains. “We’ve thought about every single thing; we’ve thought about the fabric, the color, the stitching, the … Continued
SanMar Family Values: Make a Difference
Here at SanMar, our Family Values are at the heart of everything we do. We understand that we have the exciting opportunity to have a positive impact on the communities in which we are involved. This is why Making a Difference is one of our core values and drives many of our decisions. SanMar strives … Continued
5 Tips For Better Business Storytelling
If you Google “storytelling for business”, you’ll find pages and pages of articles, blogs and classes related to this topic. And that makes sense because storytelling goes back eons. People have been sharing stories with one another as long as we’ve been around. We connect through stories. Far from being the latest marketing trend, telling … Continued
SanMar Brands: Welcome to the District
When looking for fashion basics that are not only trend-right but also come at a great value, District delivers again and again. District is a brand that inspires individuals to showcase their unique style and with each new style that is introduced in the line it keeps raising the bar on what a fashion “basic” … Continued
From Order-Taker to Trusted Advisor
In a world of virtually assisted online shopping, the quality of your company’s customer service can make the difference between a one-time customer and a long-time business partner. Becoming your customers’ trusted advisor can really elevate your business relationships, but how do you do that? How do you move from a simple order-taker to a … Continued