The VMAs might not be getting the viewership of other big-name entertainment parties, like the Grammys or the Oscars, but the show is still a major party in the music biz. And, because of that, the organizers don’t typically skimp on the swag bags that attendees receive. Like other events, there are glitzy gifts—shopping sprees,…
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What Has Amazon Been Up to In Apparel Lately?
Other than expanding its printing capacity for on-demand apparel, it’s been a pretty quiet summer for Amazon apparel news. Or so we thought. It turns out the retailer has been making some moves in the apparel sector, and we thought it was a good time to check in. Here are three of the bigger ones…
Read MoreCase Involving T-shirt Printer Who Refused to Make Gay Pride T-shirts Reaches Kentucky Supreme Court
In 2012, a Kentucky print shop called Hands On Originals refused to print shirts for a gay pride festival after Blaine Adamson, co-owner and manager of the shop, objected to the messaging on the T-shirts. A lengthy legal battle ensued, and the case is now headed to the Kentucky Supreme Court, with implications for T-shirt printers…
Read MoreWhy a Vintage DARE T-shirt Was the Talk of Serena Williams’ U.S. Open Match
Calling the matchup between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova a “rivalry” really tests the limits of the word, as though they have met 22 times and on many big occasions, the former leads their head-to-head 20-2. The latest drubbing came Monday night during the U.S. Open, and while the victory for Williams drew plaudits, a DARE T-shirt that her husband Alexis Ohanian donned was the real star…
Read MoreChinese Import Tariffs Could Hit Women’s Apparel Even Harder Than Men’s
the U.S. tends to import more women’s apparel from China than it does men’s apparel. According to the Wall Street Journal, 42 percent of women’s and girls’ clothes and shoes came from China in 2018, whereas the percentage for men’s and boys’ clothes and shoes was 26 percent. That comes out to $23.5 billion worth of women’s apparel, versus $10.9 billion for men’s…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes at Debco’s State-of-the-Art New Facility (and Housewarming Party!)
When we got an invite to head north to Canada and visit Debco’s brand new facility in the greater Toronto area, we jumped at the chance. The Debco Housewarming Party took place June 19, and we got the scoop on the supplier’s future plans and how it graduated from a 37,000 sq. ft. office and print shop to an enormous new 245,000 sq. ft. facility…
Read MoreMaple Ridge Farms Announces a New Give Back Campaign
Maple Ridge Farms, Mosinee, Wis., announced its “Give Back” campaign, a new social responsibility initiative. Tom Riordan, president of Maple Ridge Farms, announced that the supplier will be partnering with Habitat for Humanity as part of the 2019 initiative. The company has selected 15 gourmet gifts to be included in the initiative, providing an array…
Read MoreGemline Announces New President, CEO and VP of Marketing
Gemline, Lawrence, Mass., announced multiple personnel moves yesterday: Frank Carpenito appointed as company president; Jonathan Isaacson promoted to chairman and CEO; and Saadia Bryant promoted to vice president of marketing, product and design. Carpenito has been on the Gemline board since 2014, and in his new role will be responsible for handling the company’s day-to-day operations…
Read MoreWhy a Texas Teen Has Collected More Than 200 Animal Shelter Promotional T-shirts
We often hear that everything is bigger in Texas, and 13-year-old Jayson Kimberly is helping to prove that the sentiment applies to the knack for being selfless, too. Hoping to draw attention to the issue of animal welfare, the adolescent is donning promotional T-shirts for different animal shelters throughout the school year…
Read MoreCharles River Apparel Sponsors and Participates in Cradles to Crayons’ Backpack-A-Thon
Charles River, a bronze sponsor of the Backpack-A-Thon event, donated products to be included in the backpacks, and recruited a team of employees and distributors around the Chicago area, including staff from Printable Promotions, Axis Promotions and Club Colors, to participate as volunteers…
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