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Shopify Lets Gamers Buy Things While Playing
We live in an era of convenience. We want to be able to order food from our phones while we sit on the couch. We want to order band merchandise before the show to skip the lines. Now, we can order video game merchandise without having to turn off the console, thanks to Shopify. Venturebeat…
Read MoreTrump Reelection Seems to Focus on Merchandise (Again)
Donald Trump has gotten an early start on his reelection effort, having raised $13.2 million in the first quarter of 2017. According to Politico, much of that has come from merchandise sales.…
Read MoreAdidas Makes MLS Uniforms Out of Ocean Waste
In the soccer world, the word “plastics” usually comes with a negative connotation meaning a bandwagon or faux fan. But, in this case, Adidas is associating plastics in soccer with environmentally conscious jerseys. Sportswear companies are starting to look for ways of repurposing materials into apparel and footwear. Adidas, especially, has been on the forefront…
Read More$2,000 Tote Looks Like Ikea Shopping Bags
Ikea may have redesigned their classic blue tote bag, but it seems that demand is still high for the iconic item. Balenciaga, the French luxury brand, just released its Arena Extra Large Shopping Tote, which looks pretty darn similar to the old Ikea shopping bag. The difference is that this bag costs $2,145, rather than…
Read MoreShipping Noise Is Harming Orca Population in Pacific Northwest
A study published by PeerJ indicated that low frequency noise emitted by cargo ships could be harmful to orcas. Because of this, a group of marine scientists asked the…
Read MoreTervis Tumbler Company Introduces Stainless Steel Line
YETI Coolers has been quick to the lawsuit trigger, as we’ve seen lately. But now, it looks like it will have some fair competition from Tervis Tumbler Company, North Venice, Fla., after the company rolls out its new stainless steel drinkware products. Tervis Tumbler Company has unveiled its new stainless steel…
Read MoreForever 21 Can’t Stop Copying Other Designers
When will you learn, Forever 21? Seriously, we’re starting to lose count of how many times you got yourself in plagiarism trouble. This time, the apparel retailer has irked none other than Kanye West and his droves of faithful fans. Forever 21 came out with a line of merchandise that looks suspiciously like West’s “Life…
Read MoreAuthorities Seize $1.2M in Counterfeit Phone Accessories at Port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection found about 85,00 counterfeit mobile phone accessories and 38,000 power adaptors shipped from China to the Port of Charleston. According to CBS 5, the…
Read MoreThe Yankees Should Have Picked Another Player for Calendar
A well-thought-out and original ballpark giveaway can be a huge reason for fans to attend a game. (We’re still upset we missed those throwback Phillies socks last season.) And, as we reported on before, calendars are a popular giveaway for MLB teams. If you’re doing that, however, make sure you try your best to avoid…
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