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Avoiding Last-Minute Order Panic Before Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year, commonly referred to as Spring Festival since the 20th century, remains the most important social and economic holiday in China. The holiday was originally tied to the lunar-solar Chinese calendar. Time was spent honoring your household, deities and ancestors. Families also gathered together to enjoy great feasts and connect with one another. After the adoption of the Western calendar in 1912, people of China joined in celebrating January 1 as New Year’s Day. Today China continues to celebrate the traditional Chinese New Year, but as Spring Festival, a shorter version of the original holiday. However, traditions have evolved over time and younger generations of Chinese use it as a chance to take a break from work as opposed to renewing family ties.

 

How does this impact you as a promotional products distributor?

China factories will be shutdown from 2/7-2/25 to celebrate Chinese New Year, causing production and order delays for your business. 

Domestic Manufacturing

Thinking about ordering from an overseas promotional products supplier? Think again.

Save yourself some time and the irritation of not knowing where your order is.

At SnugZ USA we’re open all year long. Let us handle all your needs with your local inventory and products assembled right here in the USA.

Zip-It

Remember to take advantage of Zip-It! Zip-It is SnugZ USA’s next-day service program. If you place your order before 2:00 pm EST, it ships the very next business day at no additional cost. Zip-It is available for our most popular items.

What Products Qualify for Zip-It Service?

Look for the “Z” icon next to the item number in the SnugZ Catalog or on our website to indicate which items are offered on the Zip-It Next-Day service program. Get more details about the program here.

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Don’t just live life, Traverse it.

With every order, the Traverse craftsman starts with the raw ingredients. A piece of leather and a brand logo. But instead of working with detailed blueprints, the master is able to craft his work one stitch and cut at a time. Just enough structure to provide a template while still leaving room for improvisation and creativity. The result is not only the longest lasting promotion you’ve ever seen but one which will elicit a visceral response above and beyond the mere function of the leather good itself. A smart brand wants its reputation to be associated with multiple fibers of a quality experience. Traverse has emerged as more than a great promotional product – it’s an emotional charge to the senses.

A few months ago, a distributor customer of ours called seeking a unique promotional item for a client that truly embodied our craftsman mantra we not only made her a beautiful leather purse and notebook which instantly became incorporated into her brand’s daily workflow, but we also made a film to tell the story.

What we found has implications for the entire promotional industry. If you think about it, every brand has a story. And for those whose story is dedication to being the innovators, the disruptors and the leaders in their category – this is what being a craftsman is all about. This is the essence of what it means to TRAVERSE life. By taking the path that leads to the unknown is risky but it’s the only way to truly break new ground. Brands who understand this inherently surround themselves with products that stand for the same thing. Traverse leather goods elicit a response each time they are shared and used. It’s a piece that will be kept and integrated into your life for years to come.

We invite you to explore our new Traverse leather line which includes journals, notebooks, wallets, accessories and more.

Don’t just live life, Traverse it.
#TRAVERSElife

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Step to Your Own Beat with SoulKix

SoulKix Collage

They’re Yours. Make them that way. 

With SoulKix by SnugZ USA, you become the designer. Promo has just taken another huge step forward with the ability to create your own custom kix. In fact, it’s an industry first. Because you are the designer, the shoes you ultimately design are yours and yours only. Pretty cool right?

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3 Ways to Customize 

Before anything else you will choose the color of your SoulKix.  The material options are Black, White, and Black/White. Next up, how will you print your logo or artwork?  See below for inspiration on how to customize:

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1) Single Images: If your choose this option your artwork is printed identically onto each shoe.

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3) Separate Images: Last, but not least, you can choose to have different pieces of artwork printed on each shoe.

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Find your perfect fit for your Kix!

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50K Screen Printed Lanyards in 5 Business Days

50,000 Screen Printed Lanyards

Did you know at SnugZ USA we can make up to 50,000 screen printed lanyards in only 5 business days (from proof approval)?

Top reasons to order a SnugZ Lanyard

  • Made in the U.S.A.
  • Best lanyards in the Promotional Products Industry
  • 20+ Attachment Options
  • Endlessly Customizable
  • 5 Day Business Production
  • Zip-It next day shipping available on many lanyards. View the parameters here.

 

Now through April 2017, we’ll waive setup on orders over 1,000 pieces. Use code ‘PCLY217‘.

 

Applies to domestic screen printed lanyards on cotton, polyester, nylon, neoprene, heathered and marled materials only.
Excludes earplug and sewn lanyards (ask about rush production). Valid through April 2017. 
LP12M - 1/2" Polyester Lanyard with Metal Crimp & Split-Ring
LP12M - 1/2" Polyester Lanyard with Metal Crimp & Split-Ring
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Do you know where your order is?

You: Picks up the phone to call the customer service line from a supplier that promised your order would be to you on time. That was 3 weeks ago…

Customer Service: No answer. Waiting, the phone rings at least 20 times.

You: Hang up and begin to wonder in frustration what you’re going to tell your client who’s waiting.

 

Unfortunately this scenario, for a lot of us, isn’t far from some of the customer service experiences we’ve had.  Don’t count on an over-seas supplier to deliver on time.

Fortunately at SnugZ USA we are open all year long and source from local inventory and products made right here in the USA.  Let us take care of your promo needs and give you peace of mind.

Trust us and order today: snugzusa.com

 

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12 Places Bad Nasties (Germs) Hang Out

A Germ’s Favorite Destination

Think of every single place you visit or touch during the week: your place of work, the kids toys, two or three restaurants and that is just the tip of the iceberg.  Unfortunately you may not know the last time those places were properly cleaned and disinfected.  According to the CDC 80% of all illness if caused by hand contact.

Sanitizer makes it easy to combat germs and “Bad Nasties” on-the-go.  Make sure you carry it with you and apply often!

12 Places Bad Nasties Hang Out

  1. Public Restrooms
  2. Restuarants
  3. The Office
  4. Air Planes
  5. Hotels & Motels
  6. Swimming Pools
  7. Movie Theaters
  8. Day Care Centers
  9. Schools
  10. Your Home
  11. The Doctors Office (Surprisingly Enough)
  12. Hospitals

Why SnugZ USA Sanitizer?

“SnugZ USA offers hand sanitizer products that are made up of 62%-63% food grade ethyl alcohol. Richard Massey, regulatory affairs director for SnugZ, said the company conducts both in-house and independent testing by an FDA-certified facility to ensure its hand sanitizers are effective and safe.” You’ll want to read the entire article by ASI Central here.

Did you know that sanitizer when used properly can eliminate up to 99.9% of germs?  That’s why it’s such an excellent fall and winter giveaway that everyone will use to keep healthy.

We have several bottle options that are ready to be customized for you! Everything from our 1.9 oz Clear Sanitizer with Carabiner attached to SPF 15 Lip Balm to our unique Duo Bottle with Moisture Bead Sanitizer.  Order today!

 

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Zip-It: Next Day Shipping

Zip-It

WHAT IS ZIP-IT?

“Zip-It” is SnugZ’s new next-day service program.  If you place your order before 2:00 pm EST, it ships the very next business day at no additional cost. Zip-It is available for our most popular items.

WHAT PRODUCTS QUALIFY FOR ZIP-IT SERVICE

Look for the “Z” symbol next to the item number in the SnugZ Catalog or online at snugzusa.com to indicate which items are offered on the Zip-It Next-Day service program.

#ZIPITGOOD

 

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More than 50 new products and counting…

We've Been Busy

 

WITH MORE THAN 50 NEW ARRIVALS IN 2016…WE’VE BEEN BUSY.

Do you remember the first order you ever made from SnugZ USA?  We bet you do!  Just like it was yesterday.

Make SnugZ your destination and check out all our new products here.  Here’s some great ideas to get you started:

  • Duo-Bottle
  • Zen Essential Oil
  • Sunscreen
  • Wax Warmer
  • New Linen Gift Bag
  • Tingle Lip Balm
  • SweetZ

SnugZUSA.com // #DestinationSZ

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Diane’s Item of the Week

In need of an item that’s trending and will make an impact? Did you need to make up your mind yesterday? Not a problem. We made it easy for you. Twice a month, SnugZ will post a Product of the Week entry to highlight an item we’ve noticed has caught recent blaze with our consumers or historically popular this time of year. We’ve selected a handful of our finest employees who have the most interaction with direct customers to provide you with that valuable information to support any time-crunching decision making necessities.

This week we have lovely Diane Donahue, from our Sales Team, who is an excellent choice of someone who works with customers directly on a day-in, day-out basis and above all, listens attentively to what is recently coveted, budget-friendly, and effective. We asked Diane to provide her recommendation and this week, she recommends item: AKCP34SM.CAR—Polyester Keychain w/Carabiner.

 

This is a screen printed key chain. What makes it stand out is its functionality, it is easy to put in your pocket or attach it to your backpack, purse, or belt loop! In addition, it’s economical; the durable polyester is long lasting in quality. Lastly, pricing is just right for your budget; starting quantity of 100 is $1.50 (C). The attached Carabiner makes it both sporty and tenacious. Everyone needs one of these! For more information on this item such as higher quantity prices and imprint size, you can visit our website by clicking here or give us a call at (888) 447-6840. Be sure to stay tuned to our SnugZ SparkZ Blog as we bring you more Items of the Week. Drop a comment, ask a question, or provide your own recommendation—we’re all ears.