All-American Styles for a Patriotic Season

June 28, 2016

The 4th of July is a time to celebrate America and show off our patriotism. This year – packed full with the Summer Games in Rio, the 100th anniversary of our National Parks and a presidential election – is an especially ideal time to rock American pride. Help your customers capture an American Vintage vibe … Continued

Continuing to Pioneer in Africa While Making a Difference

June 21, 2016

Six years ago when SanMar began sourcing from Tanzania we committed to responsible apparel manufacturing in Africa. At the time, we were pioneers in sourcing there and didn’t know the impact the apparel industry would make on the continent. From empowering women with the independence to earn their own income to spurring development in local … Continued

Father’s Day Gift Ideas – All Tee’d Up

June 14, 2016

You gotta love the resident grill-master, bug-squasher and keeper of the remote. Dads. Just because they’re not always crazy about shopping doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy thoughtful gifts. You can dress Dad up, but what he really wants is to get comfortable and relax. And what’s more laid back than a soft, cozy t-shirt? So … Continued

Don’t Sweat It: Performance Fabrics are on the Job

June 7, 2016

Sweat. It’s par for the course when you’re putting out hardcore effort. Sweat gets rid of toxins, cools the body and cleans pores. It does a body good but we don’t want it hanging around — especially if we’re planning on cycling to work. Enter performance fabrics. Wicking away sweat is just the beginning of … Continued

Selling to 5ks & Charity Races: T-Shirts with Braggin’ Rights

June 1, 2016

From couch potatoes to moderate runners to kindergarteners on a fundraising mission, 5k races have become popular Saturday morning excursions. Many participants don’t even call themselves runners — they signed on to get a little family fun, some exercise and of course a t-shirt with built-in bragging rights. Pay attention to the calendar of events … Continued

Building Your Brand in the Social Media Era

May 24, 2016

The digital age has fundamentally changed the way we shop and do business. More and more, social media is becoming a valuable asset within the marketing toolkit. While you shouldn’t part ways with your traditional marketing strategy, there is good reason to ramp up your social media efforts. Many of your customers are one or … Continued

Introducing a New Alternative for our Customers

May 18, 2016

Our goal is to offer the best products, brands and service in the industry. We know that your customers expect styles that look and feel great, while serving as the perfect canvas for a variety of decoration. So we’re thrilled to offer a new alternative with 41 Alternative Apparel styles. Alternative Apparel is best known … Continued

Millennials: How to Sell to this Important Generation

May 13, 2016

There are more than 80 millennials in the U.S. today. In fact, they outnumber Baby Boomers 3 to 1. Over the last year, millennials have become the majority in our country’s workforce, with an estimated buying power of $200 billion. Without a doubt, they are a force to be reckoned with. Millennials have never known … Continued

May 5, 2016

May is national Bike Month, encouraging people to trade in four wheels for two. While it’s not always a feasible full-time transportation mode, biking is a wonderful way to save money on gas, make a positive impact on the environment and get some great exercise. Today’s athleisure looks make it easier than ever to transition … Continued

Fresh Takes on Vintage American Styles

May 2, 2016

Fashion is making the old new again with a resurgence of American Vintage styles. The trend is refreshing vintage and modern looks from the 1970s, the Old West and classic Americana. Denim is key to American Vintage. From denim-on-denim ensembles to embroidered “rider jackets” decorated with buttons and patches, it is an essential item. Layer … Continued