Hatswork Round-Up: December 26, 2019

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas ¹! Today, I have another take on the ugly Christmas sweater ² for you. We will also look at utilizing branded merchandise within the hotel ³ and hospitality industries ⁴, and another restaurant ^{19 5} drops a merch line.

Promo Marketing

These Ugly Sweater Running Shoes Show Anyone Can Get in on the Holiday Decoration Trend ⁶

We have looked at several versions of the classic ugly Christmas sweater ⁷ lately, but this one took even me by surprise. One sneaker brand ⁸ got in the holiday ⁹ spirit by designing a running shoe ¹⁰ to resemble a knitted sweater complete with Christmas trees ¹¹, reindeer, and jingle bells that chime with every step.

ASI

Hot Market: Hip Branded Merchandise for Hotels ¹²

This article looks at several high-end hotels ¹³ and the exclusive promotional products they are selling both online ¹⁴ and in their hotel ¹⁵ lobby stores. They're selling everything from hats to candles for travel enthusiasts ¹⁶.

PR Newswire

IHOP Announces Opening of a PancakeWear Shop, and Online Retail Destination Dedicated to the World's Best Food ¹⁷

It seems like every restaurant chain ¹⁸ under the sun has its own line of apparel and accessories for fans and foodies nowadays, and it is easy to see why. They work and consumers love them. Every time I read an article about new promotional products from a restaurant ^{19 5}, they sell out almost instantaneously.

Now, you can add IHOP ²⁰ to that list.

• Bright and Cheery Holiday Sweaters ²¹
• Cheeky Tote Bags ²²
• Pancake-Themed Socks ²³
• Breakfast Line-Up of Enamel Pins ²⁴
• Retro-Inspired T-Shirts
• Pancake-Obsessed Trucker Hats
• Breakfast-Centric Onesies ²⁵

Of all the restaurant merch ²⁶ we have covered, which is your favorite? Tell us why in the comments below, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook ²⁷ using the hashtag #hatswork.

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