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Sam Hirsh | TripQuipment

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Sam Hirsh | TripQuipment

Sam Hirsh with TripQuipment Of Falmouth speaks to us about how the travel industry is doing going into the Spring and Summer season.  Also, a great cause…Briggs & Riley encourages consumers to join this initiative by turning in their gently used rolling luggage for a $100 credit towards a new Briggs & Riley rolling bag. Backpacks, duffle bags and briefs can also be donated for a $50 credit towards a non-rolling Briggs & Riley piece. Donations can be made between May 1-31, 2021 at participating specialty retailers across the US and Canada and for the first time ever, on the brand’s website, www.briggs-riley.com. In collaboration with Comfort Cases, Briggs & Riley bags will be donated to local foster care and family services agencies in each market to benefit children in need.

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