“Ted Lasso” took the world by storm and did the impossible: Made a U.S. audience care about soccer. Now, Shutterfly just stocked its store with a host of “Ted Lasso” products that not only rep the show as branded merchandise, but can be personalized for that AFC Richmond fan in your life…
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Behold the Dietz & Watson Hoagie Holder, the Ultimate Summer Promo
Here in Philadelphia, we’re serious about our sandwiches (or, as we call them, “hoagies”). We also love going “down the shore.” Sometimes we even take a hoagie with us! But, no one wants their sandwich to get sandy. Thankfully, the heroes at Dietz and Watson just added a pretty smart item to their online store: the Hoagie Holder…
Read MoreHow One Distributor Overcame Inventory Challenges to Deliver Promo Kits for a Client
It can be hard to tell clients that product they had their hearts set on is out of stock, but things happen—especially right now when inventory and lead times can be real bears. That doesn’t mean the order is beyond repair. There are so many options to choose from as long as you have the know-how and initiative to call upon other suppliers…
Read MoreAdidas’ Latest NFT Move Expands Interplay Between Physical and Digital Merchandise
The continuation of a program Adidas launched in January, the move firmly establishes the brand as an innovator in the area of interplay between physical and digital merchandise. This second round of apparel not only serves as a counterpart to the NFT, but is an incentive for NFT collectors to move onto the second phase of a larger program…
Read MorePatrón Tequila Partners With Designer John Geiger for Cinco de Mayo Sneakers
Patrón Tequila is once again using the day synonymous with tequila intake for a branded merchandise drop. Last year, the beverage brand released a line of streetwear. This year, it partnered with designer John Geiger to create a limited edition GF-01 sneaker inspired by the agave fields of Jalisco, Mexico, that make that tequila toast possible…
Read MoreLA Lakers Collaborate With Red Hot Chili Peppers for Co-Branded T-shirt Giveaway
The bond between the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Los Angeles Lakers is strong. The band has written lyrics and songs about the team, and bassist Flea frequently attends games. So, it’s about time the Lake Show repaid the band for its loyalty, eh? Before the end of the regular season, the Lakers created special co-branded T-shirts that celebrated the Chili Peppers’ new album…
Read MoreBAMKO Acquires Distributor Guardian Products
BAMKO, Los Angeles, announced today that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Guardian Products, the distributor based in Norcross, Georgia, effective May 1, 2022. Guardian Products specializes in the automotive dealer market, complementing BAMKO’s December 2021 acquisition of Sutter’s Mill Specialties, which also specializes in that market…
Read MorePanera Bread and T-Pain Team Up for a Merch Collaboration (With an Interactive Twist)
Panera Bread enlisted T-Pain for a limited run of merchandise to commemorate its new Chef’s Kitchen Sandwiches. Following along with other restaurants that have used a streetwear drop model, Panera also is working with the shopping platform NTWRK for a “Day of Craveable Drops.” Possibly the most interesting item is one called the “Deliciously Luxe Drip Kit”…
Read MoreWhat the 2022 NFL Draft Hats Tell Us About Current Headwear Decoration Trends
The 2022 NFL Draft hats are two-tone: black with a brim color reflective of the team’s colors. The front panel features a large embroidered graphic of the city in script font overlaid atop the team name in italic block letters. It’s a bold design choice. And that, along with a few other elements of the hats, gives us some hints as to what’s trending in headwear…
Read MoreCoca-Cola’s Immersive New London Retail Store Features Designer Apparel, Exclusive Drinkware and Customizable Cans
Coca-Cola is using a posh storefront in London’s Covent Garden neighborhood to sell items like apparel, accessories and drinkware and interact with shoppers beyond just the refrigerator. Shoppers can create their own personalized Coke cans using a design screen within the store, meaning even if they don’t buy the high end apparel, they can leave with something memorable…
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