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As we discussed last week, augmented reality apps, like the immensely popular “Pokemon Go,” are on the rise. Tech giants basically are throwing money at augmented reality development. Now, Pantone just released a new app, Pantone Studio, for the iPhone on Tuesday. The app includes color guides, and, even cooler, a “color picker,” which allows…
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We’re not going to lie to you: We’re counting down the days until fall starts. (Just 49 more days to go!) Suffice to say: we’ll take any excuse to think about our favorite season. And, we hope you’ve been thinking about it, too…
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The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro kickoff Friday. But as of July 27 (nine days before the Olympics officially begin), brands that sponsor specific Olympic athletes, but not the overall Games, are barred from using Olympian terms and branding under Rule 40 through Aug. 24…
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Lululemon implements price increases, Kanye West wants to create $30 Adidas sneakers, Victoria’s Secret introduces Victoria Sport athleisure line, a new T-shirt monitors air pollution, and Gucci tries to bring back berets: Here’s what’s happening in the apparel world…
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After receiving three reports that young children lacerated their mouths while drinking out of reusable stainless steel drinking straws, Seattle-based Starbucks decided to recall them. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that Starbucks sold approximately…
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The Premier Group announced that Skylight Creative Ideas, Bel Air, Md., joined the group. Skylight Creative Ideas, owned by Bob Titelman Sr. and Bob Titelman Jr., has been in the industry for 39 years. “We at Skylight appreciate this opportunity to join the Premier Group,” the Titelmans said in a statement. “We look forward to…
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The Hillary Clinton campaign team took action to modify four offensive campaign pins, according to The Weekly Standard. Forty-five artists and graphic designers created a collection of pins for Clinton’s online store, but the public took offense with Polish artist Agniezka Gasparska’s collection of pins. The pins in question all followed the same format and hinted that…
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Third Eye Blind, the alternative rock band best known for ’90s hits, like “Semi Charmed Life” and “Jumper,” played at a charity concert in Cleveland during the Republican National Convention. Knowing that the crowd would…
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Leaderpromos, a Columbus, Ohio-based distributor, announced its expansion in the Chicago market to better accommodate its rapidly expanding customer base in the Midwest. The new office space, located in Chicago, will provide space for new hires—Ben Turry, director of sales and relationship management; and Rory Fitzgerald, client relations manager—as well as accommodate future growth in…
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SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., announced its newest product collection, which includes 99 new styles. These new products are available on www.sanmar.com and featured in the 2017 apparel, bags and caps catalog. “There are a lot of trends sparking excitement in the industry, such as athleisure, varsity looks and camouflage,” said Lee Strom, vice president of marketing…
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