We’ve witnessed the wearable tech boom firsthand. With smartwatches, fitness trackers and other wearable items, the wearable tech market is growing at a fast rate. And, since technological advancements also develop at a rapid pace, it’s no…
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Uber, Fanatics Team Up to Deliver Cubs Merchandise
After an intense seven-game series (and what will go down as one of the best baseball games ever played), the Chicago Cubs are World Series champions for the first time since 1908. So, naturally,…
Read MoreHALO Branded Solutions Buys Land for New Facility
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced that it plans to consolidate its operations in a new building. The Sterling industrial Development Commission will meet on monday to approve the sale of land near the company’s current headquarters. According to SaukValley.com, the company will combine its distribution center with its corporate headquarters. “When we combine everything…
Read MoreX Games Announces Contest to Design Commemorative Merchandise
Have any of you ever dreamed of competing in the X Games? Maybe you fantasize about dropping in on the giant half pipe or going off some big jumps on a snowboard. For those who aren’t destined for the competition, there’s still a chance to live their X Games dreams, just a little differently. In…
Read MoreWater Bottle Tests Quality, Filters Water
It seems like every day there are new, innovative designs for reusable water bottles. As people become more environmentally conscious, having a water bottle that they can refill is appealing. But, some people might be wary of the quality of the water they’re drinking. One water bottle, the Ecomo Water Bottle, provides a digital readout…
Read MoreThe Cubs Sell 5 Times More Merch Than MLB Average
The Chicago Cubs haven’t been to the World Series since 1945, and they haven’t won one since 1908. So, as the Cubs get ready to face off against the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the World Series tonight, it’s no surprise that Cubs fans are looking to remember the moment. According to a study…
Read MoreAppeals Court Rules in Favor of Warner Bros. in Infringement Case
After more than 10 years in court, a legal dispute over “The Wizard of Oz,” “Gone With the Wind” and “Tom and…
Read MoreOfficials Report Safety Hazards at Trump Merchandise Factory
CNBC reported that inspectors found numerous safety hazards at the Bangladesh garment factory making shirts for Donald Trump’s apparel brand. The contract factory, known as Elite Garments Industries, violated standards mandated by the Bangladesh Accord on Fire…
Read MoreClothing Company Leases American Apparel’s Former Dyeing Facility
While rumors of another American Apparel bankruptcy swirl, another Southern California apparel company has leased one of American Apparel’s former dyeing and finishing plants in Los Angeles. AST Sportswear Inc., Brea, Calif., leased the 95,000 square foot facility that shut down earlier this year, allowing the company to do its dyeing in-house. “This will allow…
Read MoreDesigner of ‘Breaking Bad’ Artwork Sues Sony Over Merchandise
Fans of “Breaking Bad” should remember Los Pollos Hermanos (Spanish for “The Chicken Brothers”), the fictional restaurant with some seriously dark side businesses. Humberto Puentes-Segura, designer of the restaurant’s logo, is suing Sony…
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