One of the biggest difficulties in limiting the spread of COVID-19 has been the daunting task of tracing contacts and mitigating the spread from tourists entering countries. An answer to the problem might be wearable technology. Singapore is one example that has used wearable tech to track returning residents during a 14-day quarantine…
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Yes, There’s an iPhone Pocket: The Iconic Girl Scouts Uniform Gets a Gen-Z Redesign
The Girl Scouts of the USA is reimagining its historic uniforms with the help of three students from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. The new collection plays on themes seen in other uniform collections, such as interchangeable pieces, with 18 new items and a new vest and sash. It’s the first redesign in more than 20 years…
Read MoreWhataburger Launches Line of Branded Pet Merch in Most Adorable Way Possible
Well, folks, Whataburger is at it again. The restaurant is making a strong case for being the fast food chain with the best promotional presence. After rebranding an entire Minor League Baseball team, Texas’s crown jewel of fast food is appealing to a different demographic of fans—pets…
Read MoreThe Best of the RNC Merchandise: Welcome Bags and In-Person Exclusives
Without the throngs of people visiting Charlotte for an in-person RNC, there was no traditional promotional and branded merchandise for attendees, as we saw at the DNC. But, unlike the DNC, which made merchandise available for spectators and supporters through an e-commerce store, the RNC still focused on in-person gifts for delegates and select attendees in Charlotte…
Read MoreNew York Deli Sells Out of T-shirts After Jake Gyllenhaal’s Viral Video
Jake Gyllenhaal is making sure we don’t get complacent when it comes to supporting local restaurants, and also helping out one of his favorites in the process. New York deli Russ & Daughters released a T-shirt design worn by Gyllenhaal in a video, with all proceeds going to charity.
Read MoreGovernor’s (Accidental) ‘Shark Week’ DNC Quip Inspires Gift Box, Branded Merch
Michigan might not have any sharks in its lakes, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is still celebrating Shark Week. And, in turn, Discovery Channel is celebrating her hot mic moment at the DNC by sending her a bunch of “Shark Week” merchandise. During a speech at the convention, Gov. Whitmer was caught on mic saying “It’s…
Read MoreHBO’s ‘Lovecraft Country’ Gift Bag Includes Products From Black-Owned Businesses, Historical Information
Have you guys checked out “Lovecraft Country” on HBO yet? I haven’t, but after seeing “Get Out,” I’m on board with anything Jordan Peele does. And, despite having watched all of “LOST,” I’m still willing to give J.J. Abrams the benefit of the doubt. Another reason the show looks interesting is the way the production…
Read MoreThe $50M-a-Year Masters Merch Shop Is Going Online, But Only for Ticket Holders
This year, the Masters looks a little different. Rather than the scheduled April tournament, the event will happen in November and with no fans present. So, with no one coming to Augusta to watch, what’s the plan for the merchandise store, which usually brings in around $50 million a year? Will it still be exclusive somehow even when it’s sold online?…
Read MoreFDA Expands Dangerous Hand Sanitizer List to 163, Adds New Criteria
The FDA has expanded its list of potentially harmful hand sanitizer products, as well as adding a new component that qualifies a product for the list. Previously, the list only included products containing methanol or manufactured in facilities containing methanol, but it now includes the ingredient 1-propanol and some ineffective products…
Read MoreAntiviral Clothing Is Here, But Does It Actually Work?
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain product categories and technology have skyrocketed in popularity. Hand sanitizer demand went through the roof, PPE products are still in frighteningly high demand and low supply, and now, apparently, antiviral apparel is coming to market…
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