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Ubiquitous and often humorous, bobbleheads have established a steady presence in the American consciousness, frequently inspiring some very novel creations. The sports world has perpetually given the nod to the figures as means to celebrate performers,…
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New Beats by Dr. Dre headphones could be a good indicator of what wireless headphones will feature in the near future, as more smartphone products are ditching the headphone jack and wireless systems grow in popularity. Apple made the news on the release of its iPhone 7, which was the first model to do away…
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In the midst of the tragic events unfolding in Texas, T-shirts have been popping up in Corpus Christi, Aransas Pass and Rockport featuring the slogan “We survived Hurricane Harvey.” The T-shirts have been selling on the side of the road, and they’ve ignited their own controversy. According to…
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McDonald’s surprised everyone this year when it launched its new, trendy uniforms. Some people loved them, some people hated them, and some said they looked like Star Wars villains. It seems like White Castle liked what it saw, however, because the company is the latest fast food giant to give fashion-forward looks a try. According…
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We all saw the catastrophe that was Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s attempt to use celebrities’ likenesses, like Notorious B.I.G. and Jim Morrison’s, on a new line of T-shirts (without permission). It didn’t end well—in fact, it ended in a lawsuit. Well, it looks like someone who has been in the fashion industry a lot longer,…
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Remember back in January when we analyzed whether or not you should be worried about Amazon’s apparel takeover? Back then, it looked like Amazon was on the verge of becoming an apparel competitor, but now, the company is truly becoming an apparel powerhouse. Just in this past week…
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Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant, Hicksville, N.Y., announced Kaitlyn Fingerle as the newest member of its inside sales team. Fingerle will be directly responsible for leading and executing incoming projects for select accounts, as well as providing crucial support to the outside sales team, specifically in the Northeast. “I am so excited to join Chocolate Inn/Taylor &…
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“Star Wars” is one of the most profitable intellectual properties in the world. Fans of the franchise have been scooping up merchandise in huge numbers even before last year’s reboot. As part of the current marketing plan, “Star Wars” fans are able to grab merchandise during the annual “Force Friday” event. Last year, when the…
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Kim Kardashian has never been one to shy away from conflict when it comes to her merchandise lines. Back in April, Kardashian was under scrutiny for selling weed-themed candles depicting her as the Virgin Mary. Weed-themed candles are one thing, but you wouldn’t expect back-to-school items to be hotbeds of controversy, right? Right? Wrong. Critics…
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MAC Specialties Inc., Oceanside, N.Y., announced that, effective Sept. 5, 2017, Maria D. LaFichi will be joining the company as vice president of sales. LaFichi brings more than 40 years of industry experience to MAC Specialties Inc., most recently as executive vice president for Zenith Promotions, a position she held for 20 years. In addition…
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