A California appeals court ruled yesterday that companies could still classify workers as independent contractors under the state’s Proposition 22. While this ruling mostly pertained to Uber and Lyft drivers, the fight over independent contractor status has been going on in the promo industry, too.
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Why Is TikTok Obsessing Over Costco-Branded Apparel?
Costco’s branded apparel, featuring both its own logo and that of its house brand Kirkland Signature, is the hot new product on social media. So, what makes this apparel so sought-after aside from being hyped up on TikTok? We took a look at the decoration to try to figure it out.
Read MoreSilicon Valley Bank Merchandise Pops Up on eBay Following Collapse
Like clockwork, after Silicon Valley Bank went down last week, people started selling branded products like cardboard boxes, wine tumblers, hats, and apparel on eBay for marked up prices, trying to capitalize on the meme-worthy moment and exclusivity.
Read MoreALDI Is Back with Another Great Branded Product Line
ALDI is back with another ALDI Gear apparel drop. Their biggest one to date, it includes hats, socks, slides, sweatshirts, polos, and sweatpants. The line also includes accessories like drinkware, a fanny pack, an umbrella, and keychain quarter holder for its shopping carts.
Read MoreYETI Recalls 1.9 Million Coolers and Bags
YETI is recalling 1.9 million coolers and cases after reports that magnets can detach, creating the risk of injury or death if ingested. The CPSC report details that the magnets could attract to each other if ingested, and get lodged in the digestive system, resulting in perforations, twisting and blockage of the intestines, infections, or…
Read MoreiPhone 15 Will Probably Use USB-C, But with a Proprietary Catch
Leaks are coming out about the iPhone 15, which will reportedly will feature USB-C charging to go along with universal charging standards. However, characteristically, Apple is holding onto proprietary tech by making sure all USB-C chargers are still MFI (Made for iPhone) certified.
Read MoreNext Level Apparel Partners With Data Science Company to Trace Cotton Origin
Next Level Apparel, Los Angeles, announced that it will partner with data science company Oritain to trace its cotton origin after committing to only using U.S.-grown cotton. Cotton sourcing has been a hot topic in the apparel sector, as companies try to move away from cotton grown in China’s Xinjiang region, a major cotton manufacturing…
Read MoreFunko Will Destroy Up to $36 Million in Figurines After Decreased Toy Demand
Funko, the company known for their Pop toys, which depict athletes, movie characters, bands, pretty much any pop culture figure in history, reportedly plans to “eliminate” between $30 million and $36 million in its figurines due to decreasing demand in toys.
Read MoreCalifornia Assemblyman Reintroduces Paper Receipt-Limiting Legislation
A California State Assemblyman is pushing legislation that would only allow businesses to issue paper receipts upon requests as a means of limiting waste and exposure to chemically coated paper. Assemblyman Phil Ting, representing San Francisco and San Mateo County, re-introduced AB 1347, otherwise known as “Skip the Slip,” in a video demonstrating the sometimes…
Read MoreHow a Referral Led to Business with All 30 MLB Teams for a Bat Company
A company in Minnesota that makes branded baseball bats will now sell products in all 30 Major League Baseball ballparks thanks to a referral from Minnesota Twins president and CEO David St. Peter.
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