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While the assassination of Kim Jong-un’s half brother Kim Jong-nam conjured up many emotions, the strangest one, so far, is this one. According to Reuters, one man is hoping to turn the assassination into profit. Here’s the…
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European retailer Primark faced major backlash after its release of a T-shirt for “The Walking Dead.” According to BBC News, the T-shirt featured the phrase “Eeny Meeny Miny Moe” alongside a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire. Critics said the T-shirt depicted a rhyme with a racist…
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With all of the technological innovations related to water bottles and drinkware, companies have created a lot of ways for their drinwkare products to promote hydration. Some connect to apps to alert users when…
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), which handles New York City and the surrounding area, issued special MetroCards co-branded with Supreme, a popular street wear company. New Yorkers could buy the cards for face value, making them no more valuable than the classic yellow ones, but the highly sought-after Supreme logo has boosted the special cards’…
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After years of tireless debate and losing our voices (and our friends) in screaming matches, we can finally put one of life’s greatest mysteries to rest: A Snuggie is a blanket, not apparel. According to Quartz, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled on Feb. 10 that Snuggies, the “blanket with sleeves,” should be classified…
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Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced the launch of its new Hanes X-Temp Triblend with FreshIQ in the decorated apparel industry, which merges the best of lifestyle apparel and activewear without compromising on either. This new fashion tee brings the heathered look of a triblend combined with the cooling, wicking X-Temp technology and the advanced odor…
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For those not aware of the “Cash Me Ousside Howbow Dah” meme, that’s probably a good thing. To sum it up: 13-year-old Danielle Bregoli and her mother appeared on the Dr. Phil…
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HotelTonight has one of the smartest logos around. The simple lowercase “h” design also looks like a bed. Pretty clever, right? Well, what’s even more clever is what the company decided to do with the logo in particular. For the uninitiated, HotelTonight is an app that lets people find last-minute deals on hotel rooms. The…
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There’s a lot of discussion about bisphenol A, aka BPA, and whether or not it’s safe to use in drinkware and food products. According to the FDA, the chemical is “safe at the current levels occurring in food,” but a lot of manufacturers still try to go without it whenever possible, and BPA-free items, like…
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Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant, Hicksville, N.Y., announced the acquisition of Private Label Executive Gifts, Campbell, Calif. This acquisition marks Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant’s fifth acquisition in the promotional food gifts category. Private Label Executive Gifts is a leading West Coast supplier of Jelly Belly-branded products, unique mint tins and shaped mint products. It has been an…
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