It’s been a good year for the University of Wisconsin Badgers and Badger fans. The university received more than $4.4 million from royalties from licensed merchandise during the 2015-16 fiscal year, eclipsing the previous record by more than $550,000. So, what does a university do with all of that money? According to The Daily Cardinal,…
Read MorePromo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: We’re off to PPAI Expo in Las Vegas! Will we see you there?) Last week, Hit Promotional Products won again, and will face off against Wearable Imaging. The winner will…
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In the ongoing story about American Apparel’s bankruptcy and impending sale, more potential competitors have entered the ring to challenge frontrunner Gildan Activewear: Amazon, Forever 21, Next Level Apparel and Authentic Brands Group LLC. But, unless a potential suitor can outbid Gildan Activewear Inc.’s $66 million bid, the process will go according to plan, as…
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Royal Industries, Brooklyn, N.Y., announced that it has acquired Brooklyn-based DLX Industries and the Paulmay Company’s Pamcolite Line. “The acquisition of the DLX Indusries and the Pamcolite line is a perfect complement to Royal’s line, which includes vinyl specialties from card cases to clipboards, portfolios to pocket planners, as well as unique imported items that were…
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This morning, Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced that it has acquired Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn. The acquisition was finalized in December. “For more than 60 years, Hub Pen has focused solely on writing instruments, and in doing so, we were able to deliver the highest quality pens at a better value than anyone…
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We’re at a point in time now that everyone has at least one electronic device that has a basic calendar, if not more advanced planning apps and organizational tools. Despite this, The New York Times reported that the…
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Mort Berkowitz told New York Post that he’s been selling campaign merchandise for more than 40 years. But in four decades, this year was different. Berkowitz said he…
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. is recalling its Minnie and Mickey Mouse infant hoodie sweatshirts due to a choking hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the snaps on the…
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated private practice trade attorney Robert Lighthizer as the new U.S. trade representative. Lighthizer served as the assistant U.S. trade representative during Ronald Reagan’s presidency when the administration imposed tariffs on imported steel, Apparel News…
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The Dubai government teamed up with UL to host two-day workshops on 3-D printing, namely safety and responsibility, as part of the emirate’s large-scale plan to become the 3-D printing capital of the world by 2030. Sheikh Mohammed, vice president and prime minister of the UAE, and Emir of Dubai, detailed the plans for Dubai’s…
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