Netflix, which has done plenty of pop-ups and limited installments, is taking the idea of these immersive merchandising experiences and making them permanent, bridging a gap between a normal brick-and-mortar store and an event.
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What’s ‘Delicore,’ and How Can Your Restaurant Customers Embrace This Trend?
You’ve seen apparel trends like “Gorpcore” and “Normcore.” Now there’s Delicore—the phenomenon of restaurants and deli merchandise being treated as high fashion, thanks to celebrities and luxury labels. So, how can you turn this trend into an opportunity for your food service industry clients?
Read MoreColorado Merch Surges 1,200% Year-Over-Year Thanks to ‘Coach Prime’ Effect
University of Colorado’s merchandise sales have increased by 1,200% year-to-date, and most of that is due to the Coach Prime Effect. Similar to the Taylor Swift Effect, the Coach Prime Effect is what happens when a new variable enters an established medium and create new demand in something from new audiences.
Read MoreCharles River Apparel Gives New Purpose to Ordering Samples with Reciprocity Road
At the Reciprocity Road Rally in Nashville, Charles River Apparel partnered with Reciprocity Road and its partners to donate over $7,500 to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Reciprocity Road is a brand merchandising group serving more than 150 Fortune 500 companies. It is comprised of 11 distributors, with Charles River Apparel as…
Read MoreAfter Intellectual Property Lawsuit, Lululemon and Peloton Form Co-Branding Partnership
Just last year, Lululemon and Peloton were locked in a court battle over apparel designs. Now, the two fitness brands have announced a strategic partnership, which includes co-branded apparel.
Read MoreProforma Ranks No. 126 on Franchise Times Top 400 List
Proforma, Cleveland, achieved a significant milestone by securing the No. 126 position on the prestigious Franchise Times top 400 list. This noteworthy ascent marks a substantial leap from Proforma’s 2020 ranking at No. 158. “The Franchise Times Top 400 is an exclusive annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global system-wide sales,” said…
Read MoreTekweld Announces Deal to Control Pioneer Line Promo Sales in U.S.
Tekweld, Hauppauge, NY, announced yesterday afternoon that it will now control the sales and marketing efforts of Pioneer Line products in the U.S. The deal, which Tekweld referred to as a “licensing agreement” in a press release, will allow Tekweld to carry products like promotional banners, flags, table covers, pop-up walls, tents, and more. Pioneer…
Read MoreDrake Projected Giant QR Codes at Concerts for Branded Merchandise Drops
Drake used a QR code projected during his concerts and outside of venues to allow fans to get their hands on limited edition merchandise, and maybe even some cash, all in a branded package through a collaboration with Shopify.
Read MoreWhat Swag Golf’s $10 Million Injection Says About Today’s Golf Customers
Swag Golf is continuing to show that it knows where golf demand lies by securing a $10 million growth round by New York investment firm Verance Capital. The company’s continued success is an indication of what sorts of golf products a younger, less formal generation is looking for.
Read MoreSock 101 Announces Promotion of Nina Bui to Regional Sales Manager for the West Coast
Sock 101, Lee’s Summit, MO, announced the promotion of Nina Bui to the role of regional sales manager for the West Coast. With an exceptional track record as a territory sales representative, Bui’s dedication, enthusiasm, and outstanding client care have made her an invaluable asset to the Sock 101…
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