The Backpack

The Backpack is a dynamic newsletter that showcases the latest trends in merchandise, highlights top articles and podcast episodes, and covers global news shaping the merchandising landscape.

Released on the first and third Friday of each month, it’s packed with fresh content to keep you informed and inspired in the merch world.
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Feb 16, 2024

The Backpack: Issue #31

Friday, February 16 Vibe Check: Brooklyn Circus: A Masterclass in Merch Top Merch News: Future Proofing Promo Trends: Logo Slapping vs. Marketing Genius…

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Feb 02, 2024

The Backpack: Issue #30

Friday, February 2 Vibe Check: Miller Lite’s merchified beer run Top Merch News: 10 visionary ideas shared at skuconX Trends: “Big dumb cups” making big…

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Jan 19, 2024

The Backpack: Issue #29

Friday, January 5 Vibe Check: Luna Luna Art Park Merch: Unearthed from 1987 Top Merch News: The Brand That Gets Remembered Gets Bought Trends: Is This the…

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Jan 05, 2024

The Backpack: Issue #28

Friday, January 5 Vibe Check: Hottest Thing on the Menu is Merch Top Merch News: Come Hang with Us at Expo! Trends: Get Ready to Embrace “Quiet Outdoor”…

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Dec 15, 2023

The Backpack: Issue #27

Friday, December 15 Trends: Pantone’s Peach Fuzz (Color of the Year) Top Merch News: Year-End commonsku Recap! IYKYK: ACH Payments with Stripe are here!…

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Dec 01, 2023

The Backpack: Issue #26

Friday, December 1 Trends: Wonka Merch the New Barbie Merch? Top Merch News: Your 2024 Goal Planning IYKYK: New on commonsku: Supplier Spend Report! Vibe…

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Nov 17, 2023

The Backpack: Issue #25

Friday, November 17 Trends: Upcycling is HOT! Top Merch News: Your 2024 Goal Planning Vibe Check: Our Merch, Ourselves Can't miss content: Fairware’s…

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Nov 03, 2023

The Backpack: Issue #24

Friday, November 3 Top Merch News: commonsku in the News Vibe Check: Not Your Average Cannabis House Trends: The first major player to drop an AI Creator…

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Oct 20, 2023

The Backpack: Issue #23

Friday, October 20 Top Merch News: CEO Summit: Trust, Transparency, and Change Vibe Check: Drake Uses Bat Signal to Hand-Deliver Merch Trends alert:…

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