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S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., has promoted Regina Tuitasi to its corporate team as national customer service manager. Tuitasi has been with S&S since 2010, serving as the manager of its California customer service team, and she has been in the industry since 1996 at the Americana Company prior to the S&S acquisition. Over her long…
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Lithium ion batteries aren’t just a problem for electronic devices like smartphones and computers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Boosted, Mountain View, Calif., is recalling its electric-powered skateboards because the lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, causing a fire hazard. Boosted is recalling this battery-powered skateboard…
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Remember when someone put some fabric on the Hollywood sign to make it say “Hollyweed” on New Year’s Day? That guy, Zach Fernandez, who calls himself “Jesushands” on the internet, is raking in some serious cash from “Hollyweed” merchandise. The New York Daily News reported that Hernandez launched an online merchandise shop on Sunday and…
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Uniflex, Philadelphia, recently opened a new 20,000 sq. ft. production, warehousing and distribution facility in Portland, Ore. The addition of this location, combined with current warehouses in Los Angeles; Tampa, Fla.; and Philadelphia, allows Uniflex to ship anywhere in the U.S. in two…
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Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., revealed its strategy for its U.S.-made apparel. Over the last few months, as it saw American Apparel in transition and its uncertain outlook for future production of U.S.-made, Royal Apparel has increased capacities and stock for clients in need of apparel made in the U.S. “Royal Apparel has been manufacturing U.S.-made…
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SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah, announced that it has acquired the assets for Soul Kix, Orem, Utah, a custom printed shoe company. “We are pleased to be acquired by SnugZ, who really has the capacity to grow the business to its full potential,” Terry McEwen, founder of Soul Kix, said in a press release. “SnugZ…
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It’s not a good time for chargers. After the San Diego Chargers swiftly announced their controversial move up the coast to Los Angeles (a city that already has a football team it barely wants), the team added insult to injury by immediately posting a new logo it would use in Los Angeles. And boy, what…
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Recently, the women’s apparel market has experienced some hardships. This past year, American Apparel declared bankruptcy, and eventually Gildan Activewear purchased the company. Now, another popular retailer, The Limited, just declared bankruptcy. According to USA Today,…
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It’s been a rough week for the (new) Los Angeles Chargers. Obviously, the team caused a major upset when it announced its plans to…
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For suppliers and distributors working in the golf apparel space, we have good news. Market research company Technavio released a study on the growing global golf apparel market, and the forecasts are positive. The study predicted that the…
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