Oversized Sports Hat
: Hats have been an essential part of the promotional products industry for decades, but a new style sports hat is gaining huge popularity. The oversized sports hat has become a statement piece to express your loyalty towards your favorite team or brand. Oversized sports hats have been spotted on celebrities and influencers and have […]
Trend Forecast 2023: Streetwear/90s Nostalgia
As we move into 2023, it is apparent we are still craving the comfort of the past. One era that continues to influence modern products and fashion trends is the 1990s. The 90s were a time of unique and memorable materials and products, many of which have become nostalgic items for those who grew up […]
Women-Owned Businesses We LOVE to Support
On March 8th, the world will come together to celebrate International Women’s Day – a day dedicated to celebrating the incredible achievements of women around the world. For small businesses, which is the backbone of the U.S. economy, this day holds particular significance as it provides an opportunity for us all to recognize and celebrate […]
Trend Forecast 2023: Good for the Planet
The promotional products industry is not often an industry that is thought of as being environmentally friendly. In fact, there were a few articles that have surfaced in the past that pointed out how harmful meaningless tchotchkes and giveaways are, leading to the “brand-fill.” At Whitestone, we recognize the damage that unthoughtful, useless swag items […]
Sweeter Cards
: Sweeter Cards is a women-owned company that creates greeting cards with a sweet surprise inside. Every card contains a candy bar, making it a two-for-one gift. At Sweeter Cards, they use fair trade certified chocolate, recyclable card packaging, vegetable based inks, and employ adults with disabilities to bring their two-for-one concept to life. Their […]
Products Made from Coffee Grinds
: One approach that companies are exploring to reduce their environmental impact is using ground coffee to create products. The process involves collecting used coffee grounds from coffee shops or cafés, drying them out, and mixing them with a binding material. Companies have used this innovative practice to make unique products such as tumblers and […]
A Message from Our President
Dear Friends of Whitestone, This week marks the ten year anniversary of Whitestone’s inception. To celebrate this milestone, I wanted to share a note with all our clients, vendors and friends of the company to express how truly grateful I am for all the business and support we’ve had from you along the way. […]
10 Lessons of Love: Growing a Small Business
This year Whitestone is celebrating a decade in business. Building this company has been the most rewarding journey and experience. I’ve grown in so many ways and if you would have asked me when I started this business where I thought we would be after ten years, I couldn’t have imagined we would be where […]
PPAI MVP Products
Our sales team scoured the showroom floor at the PPAI Expo to learn about the best products that are new for this year. We took their expertise and narrowed it down to the top 3 products that will gain popularity in 2023. Kashwere Kashwére was created over twenty years ago out of the inspiration to […]
Trend Forecast 2023: Luxe Wellness
Wellness has been a top of mind trend for several years, and it’s only expected to bloom in 2023. Throughout the pandemic, consumers reevaluated their mental and physical wellbeing and now place wellness as a top priority. Brands now have a part to play to help people access wellness. Consumers are searching for products that […]
