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We’re captains of Team Cozy. We turn the air conditioning down until we’re chilly enough to wear pullovers, we walk the boardwalk at night so we can wear sweatshirts, and we count down the days until fall—our favorite season—kicks off. What did we choose as our team uniform? Fleece—the perfect fabric to cozy up with.…
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Cho Yang-ho, chairman of Hanjin Shipping, the South Korean shipping company, said that the company’s demise was a result of playing “a game of chicken” with large, government-backed shipping companies. The company sought receivership after…
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Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, announced that it will renovate its former manufacturing space into a state-of-the-art office facility. When finished, the space will occupy 105,000 sq. ft. and make room for a planned 25 to 50 new employees over the next three to five years. As part of the project, the company took steps to ensure…
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Ennis Inc., Midlothian, Texas, has announced the realignment of its operational management team to drive continuous improvement and better position the company for future growth. Three of the top general managers, all having multiple facility responsibilities, have been promoted to business unit directors and have relocated to the corporate offices in Midlothian. Ennis Inc. will…
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For the past few years, there’s been quite the intense debate stirring about whether or not the Washington Redskins should change their name, since it’s considered offensive to Native Americans. As a result, the U.S. Patent…
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In March, we reported on Sidestep, a new app that allows concertgoers to purchase merchandise before the show so they can avoid the long lines at the venue. Now, Sidestep received a boost in capital and reputation thanks to a $150,000 investment from Beyonce. Sidestep CEO Eric Jones told TechCrunch that “[Beyonce’s team] wanted [her]…
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UL has developed a mobile application, UL ChildAware, specifically designed with the children’s apparel industry in mind. The application has been designed with retailers, brands, manufacturers and suppliers’ needs in mind in order to help them adhere to new standards and changing regulations for children’s apparel. UL ChildAware provides practical and verified information on regulations…
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Wal-Mart is at the center of a T-shirt controversy again, and this faux-pas might be its worst to date. Wal-Mart’s online store features a collection of tees designed by third-party retailer Hollywood Thread, according to Mashable. One shirt, in particular,…
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With the second presidential debate occurring this coming weekend, things really are heating up in the political arena. And, between Donald Trump’s “Deplorables” merchandise campaign and Hillary Clinton’s controversial campaign pins, there’s been no shortage of attention-grabbing, political promotional merchandise stories. But, the question has been, which candidate does the promotional products industry support? According to a new…
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Towel Specialties, Baltimore, launched its new Cobblestone Mills division in September, featuring blankets and Turkish robes. “This launch has been in the works for well over a year as we built this line from the ground up,” Shawn Kanak, vice president of sales, said in a press release. “We experienced great success when we expanded our…
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