Spring is officially here, and with Easter Sunday just a few days away, who doesn’t want to add a little marshmallow-y flavor to their … Pepsi? Sounds a little questionable, right? But Pepsi and Peeps are pretty certain that fans of both sugary treats will want to mix the two—especially when it comes in such fun packaging…
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Dunkin’s new branded merchandise collection is a partnership with TikTok personality Charli D’Amelio, the platform’s most-followed creator with more than 111.6 million followers. The line is a culmination of three big trends we’re seeing right now in branded merchandise: limited run to drive hype via exclusivity, collaborating with celebrities for their own…
Read MoreJapanese sportswear company ASICS had to do some PR damage control after releasing a statement supporting the nationalistic “One China Principle” and insinuating that it would continue to source cotton from Xinjiang province. After receiving criticism on social media, ASICS, which is the official apparel supplier for the Australian Olympic team…
Read MoreAn independent laboratory tested 260 hand sanitizer products from manufacturers given interim FDA approval and found that 44 contained benzene, which the CDC says can cause blood cancers like leukemia. Of the 44, none were from suppliers associated with the promo industry, but two were Star Wars branded sanitizers sold at retail by Disney…
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Sure, you can enjoy your favorite drinks from home, and you can watch sports on TV. But does your home entertainment area smell like your favorite sports bar? Thanks to three scented candles from Miller Lite, it can. The beverage brand released “Game Day Bar,” “Dive Bar” and “Beer Garden” candles, with proceeds going to the hospitality industry…
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Small businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic will now be able to apply for up to 24 months of relief totaling $500,000. Previously, the Small Business Administration limited the relief to six months worth $150,000. SBA administrator Isabella Casillas said the decision came down to the pandemic extending longer than…
Read MoreAmazon will begin selling more officially licensed NFL merchandise, such as replica jerseys, tailgating products and more, thanks to a new agreement between the company and the league. Effective yesterday, Amazon can now sell licensed NFL products from brands like Fanatics, New Era and more. Nike, however, will not be included…
Read MoreAt the start of the NCAA Tournament, we got a look at the impressive gift set players received to help them get settled and stay sane while they’re in the bubble in Indianapolis. It came to light, however, that the Women’s NCAA Tournament did not have these same perks, or even the same branding on the products…
Read MoreMIT scientists think they found a way to turn polyethylene (PE) fibers, the same material used for single-use shopping bags, into a wearable (and most importantly comfortable) fiber. This development could be huge as society moves away from single-use plastics and toward more environmentally-friendly materials…
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Chipotle is once again pushing the boundaries of what a fast food restaurant can do to market itself by releasing food-themed makeup kits. The collaborative release with e.l.f. Cosmetics includes a limited-edition line of vegan, cruelty free cosmetics (and a sponge shaped like an avocado)…
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