With Amazon taking major steps to conquer the apparel world, other big box retailers are looking to remain competitive. At least that’s what it looks like Target is doing with its new clothing lines. According to CNBC, the company is launching four new brands in the apparel and home goods categories: A New Day, Goodfellow…
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Top Brands Partners With Incipio Group
Top Brands Inc., Oshkosh, Wis., announced today that it will be partnering with Incipio Group to bring its lineup of brands, including Braven Audio, Incase, Incipio and Griffin Technology, into the corporate incentive and promotional products market. “Incipio Group has quickly become an international powerhouse with their incredibly diverse lineup of mobile device accessories, premium…
Read MoreKylie and Kendall Jenner Face Major Lawsuit Amid T-shirt Controversy
Last week, we reported that Kylie and Kendall Jenner released a new line of merchandise essentially pasting their faces on top of cultural icons, like Jim Morrison and Pink Floyd. Even worse, these Kendall + Kylie T-shirts were selling for $125. While people were already outraged over the debut…
Read MoreMexican Association Set to Sue Heineken Over Beer Labels
Heineken is one of the biggest names in brewing, with the iconic green bottle known the world over. With a lager range called “Desperados,” Heineken has…
Read MoreHasseman Marketing Acquires Paparazzi Promotional Products
Hasseman Marketing, Conshocton, Ohio, announced today that it has acquired Paparazzi Promotional Marketing, Irvine, Calif. “Marty [Hagerty, founder of Paparazzi Promotional Marketing,] has a great creative mind and has built a business with a great reputation,” Kirby Hasseman, CEO of Hasseman Marketing, said in a press release. “I am so excited to partner with them…
Read MorePM Video Battle: Alexander Promotional Products Versus Ariel Premium Supply
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: Have a great holiday weekend! For those who live in states where fun fireworks are legal, be careful!) Last week, Alexander Promotional Products won again, and now will…
Read MoreThe Magnet Group Promotes Dave Glaser to Vice President of Field Sales
The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., has promoted Dave Glaser to vice president of field sales. Glaser started with The Magnet Group in 2011 as a regional sales manager, and was promoted to national sales manager in 2015. “Dave continues to exemplify leadership with our sales organization and the company,” said Aaron Gunderson, senior vice president…
Read MoreNew York Knicks Misspell Draft Pick’s Name on Jersey
These are interesting times to be affiliated with the New York Knicks. The once-proud franchise has not sniffed the postseason since 2013, parted ways with president Phil Jackson on Wednesday, is struggling to determine what…
Read MoreMinor League Team Tempts Fate With Tommy John Bobblearm
Tommy John Surgery. As a pitcher, those are three words you never want to hear, because it has the potential to be career-ending news. But, as minor league baseball teams tend to do, they’re taking something and turning it into a fun, original promotional product. In this case, the Potomac Nationals are giving away an…
Read MoreKendall and Kylie Jenner Literally Paste Faces Over Vintage Band Tees, Call It a New Line
The Jenner brand is worth a lot these days, so putting the family stamp on things like apparel should be a surefire way to generate some revenue. Particularly, sisters Kylie and Kendall could put their likenesses or names on pretty much any piece of apparel, and you’d have a successful item. The problem is that…
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