Community | Buzzworthy 5. Jimmy John’s ‘Pickle’ Pieces The “freaky fast” sandwich shop is also known for its jumbo kosher dill pickles, and its merch includes a crewneck sweatshirt emblazoned with “PICKLE” across the chest in pickle green, a “Don’t forget your pickle” keychain, a pickle ornament, pickle bucket hat, pickle socks and – of course – the recent addition of this JJ-branded pickleball set. Savvy players will keep an actual pickle on hand, too, in case of cramps on the court. 6. Stanley Quencher Steams Ahead As A Must-Have Product If anyone had any lingering doubts about the power of the Stanley Quencher, viral video of shoppers lining up overnight and rushing Target shelves in January likely put those doubts to rest. Target’s limited-edition “Galentine’s Day” Stanley drinkware collection – and the metallic Winter Pink tumbler sold exclusively at the Starbucks locations inside Target stores – sold out within minutes. The coveted items were soon posted for anywhere from $100 to $11,000 (no, really!) on eBay and other auction sites. The extreme and enduring popularity of the Stanley Quencher makes it a must-have product for promo, too. Drinkware is always among the top 10 product categories, and several suppliers offer a variety of brandable Stanley drinkware. Dozens more have plenty of great dupes that provide a similar silhouette and quality at a lower price point – many of them with more color options and plenty of stock on hand, as well. Image courtesy of Jimmy John’s Image courtesy of eBay 78 • MARCH 2024 • PPAI
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