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Linda commented on

Ellis: What Patagonia Got Wrong

I just sent in the request for a high end financial investment company to be allowed to logo the product and was told no. This is the exact wording: Patagonia response: "Patagonia does not authorize added logos on all orders. We’re happy to place this order without an added logo." The product would have to remain blank to the end user.

Donna commented on

Solutions: Quick Fixes

I find that the client whose first words out of their mouths is : I saw this on line for $xx, can you sell it for less? is a client that will end up taking up a lot of time, and end up ordering elsewhere. Clients going on line to research for pennies less becomes a hassle and usually will not end well for me. The work and time involved does not factor in to some clients minds.

Dan commented on

Patagonia Reverses Course, Will Allow Brand Embroidery

When the report came in on how bad sales were in the promotional division at Patagonia after the last pronouncement, then they changed their tune. They won’t admit it ever but I know it, you know it and Patagonia knows it!!

John commented on

Ellis: What Patagonia Got Wrong

One my last orders before my retirement (2015) and closing my business was for Patagonia vests. I went directly to Patagonia and had to go through so many hoops - approval of the client, approval of the logo, utilize their approved embroiderer, seeing a finished of proof. I will say this - their inside rep was terrific and so was the embroiderer. The customer was very happy with the results, and I was glad the order was done. I think that most people who receive something Patagonia are pleased, and probably don't give a flip about eco image. And why in the world would a product have a shorter life before going to the dump? Rubbish. My advice to Patagonia - get out of the way and let the industry work. John W. Patterson Former president, Total Promotions Group, Inc.

Mike commented on

Patagonia Reverses Course, Will Allow Brand Embroidery

The gall of Patagonia! Once a product is purchased, you no longer own any right to it or its use (i.e., decoration). If Patagonia truly believes that co-branding their products will increase the likelihood of said products prematurely ending up in landfills, why do they continue to come back to our industry? Just go away already!

Donna commented on

Zing Relocates To New Facility

What is the new address please? Very happy for ZING. BTW we love our company, especially Kimberley Rose.

Howard commented on

Icons: Roger Burnett And Danny Rosin

Congrats to Roger and Danny! They are super achievers and so deserving...

Kendra commented on

Patagonia Reverses Course, Will Allow Brand Embroidery

Great - are they also going to lift restrictions to allow other distributors to sell their product? Or is it going to stay the same little tight clique of distributors and others aren’t allowed in?

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