Sock Club, Austin, Texas, announced it is giving free custom packaging to all domestic orders from 120 to 1,200 pairs through the end of the month as part of the company’s ongoing 10th anniversary celebration. These efforts are in celebration of 10 years of business, and as a personal thank-you to its customers…
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Platforms, Product Mix and More: Answering Common Online Store Questions
Want in on the e-commerce opportunity? Then you’d better be able to provide your clients with an online store. And if you’ve never done it before (or you want to get more out of the stores you’re already operating), you’ve come to the right place. Join us as we answer some common questions about online stores…
Read MoreHow ‘Camp McDonald’s’ Evolved the Celebrity Fast Food Merch Partnership
McDonald’s has been one of the pioneers of collaborating with musicians for branded merchandise and meals, having already partnered with Travis Scott, J Balvin, BTS, Saweetie and Mariah Carey. Its latest collaboration with Kid Cudi took things in a different direction, adding some new wrinkles beyond a simple co-branded product drop…
Read MoreHALO Adds Executive Leadership
HALO, Sterling, Illinois, announced the addition of three members to the company’s executive leadership team. Hemant Kumar has joined HALO as executive vice president, chief financial officer. Kumar has extensive global experience working across different industries, geographies and cultures. Most recently, he served as CFO of Sol-Millennium Medical, a…
Read MoreThe Coors Light Branded ‘Thirst Trap’ Literally Traps Mosquitos in a Beer Can
Summer is also peak mosquito season, and Coors Light’s latest creation is a literal thirst trap that helps mitigate those annoying little bloodsuckers. The Coors Light Thirst Trap is a funnel that attaches to a beer can (preferably Coors Light) and traps mosquitos inside. Get it? “Thirst trap?” Pretty clever!…
Read MoreHow JSTOR Merch Became an Obsession for Academics on the Internet
In 2011, JSTOR, the academic journal site, started selling branded products like T-shirts, hats, stickers and even a “future scholar” onesie after seeing a college student’s JSTOR tattoo, according to Input Magazine. In 2018, JSTOR took its merchandise platform down to find a new vendor. That hiatus was extended by the pandemic. During that break, JSTOR merch became almost mythical online. Now, the merch is back…
Read MoreCap America Announces Key Leadership Updates, Multiple Promotions
Cap America Inc., Fredericktown, Missouri, is continuing to grow. The company currently touts an impressive 430 employees, which is the highest ever for it. “Not only have we introduced new customers, but we have earned the continued business of our many distributor and team dealer partners,” said Mark Gammon, Cap America CEO…
Read MoreTouchstone Merchandise Group Announces Relocation and Expansion of Headquarters, Warehouse
Touchstone Merchandise Group has announced a growth-driven, strategic relocation of its office headquarters and warehouse in Q3 of 2022. The move follows Touchstone’s highest-ever revenue year in 2021 ($92 million in sales and 30% growth). In September, Touchstone will open its BrandEQ Design Studio in downtown Old Mason…
Read MoreLiquid Death Sells Out of Branded ‘Powerbriefs’ Fitness Underwear, VHS Tape
Earlier this year, Mike Cessario, founder and CEO of Liquid Death, said merch was a “very serious part” of the company’s business. Now, the canned water brand is showing us exactly what that means—in the most unserious way possible: pink branded underwear and an ’80s-style workout video featuring comedian Bert Kreischer…
Read More7-Eleven Teams Up With Snack, Beverage Brands for Co-Branded Apparel and Footwear
7-Eleven is mostly known for serving Slurpees, Taquitos and coffee. This summer, though, it’s serving looks. The venerable convenience store chain is teaming up with some fan-favorite snack and beverage brands for co-branded merchandise that customers can win using 7-Eleven’s loyalty program/app…
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