We knew the Justin Bieber meal and merchandise at Tim Hortons sold well. But did you know that the partnership was so popular that it pretty much brought sales back to normal after pandemic-related declines? Tim Hortons reported a 10.3% sales increase at stores that introduced the Biebs line, after posting an 11% decline for the same quarter the prior year…
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UPS Debuts Branded Streetwear and Merchandise Collection at New York Fashion Week
UPS is jumping into the fashion market by releasing a limited edition apparel and merchandise collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week. Yes, this is the same UPS known for brown uniforms and delivering packages. The “Be Unstoppable” collection includes T-shirts, joggers, caps, water bottles, speakers and more…
Read MoreThe North Face Settles Trademark Infringement Case With North Carolina Apparel Seller
In September of last year, The North Face sued a small Raleigh, North Carolina, apparel seller over an imitation logo that referenced drug dealing. Now, the case has been settled, and the seller, who made apparel with “The Trap Face” on it, is prohibited from selling his products that infringed on the logo…
Read MoreVans and Crayola Go Customizable With Co-Branded Apparel Line
Vans and Crayola are teaming up again for a line of colorful sneakers, apparel and accessories, including customizable Vans sneakers. Each shoe style features vibrant color schemes reminiscent of the Crayola packaging, and some even have things like Velcro straps that look like crayons. There are also hoodies and T-shirts…
Read MoreLondon Van Gogh Exhibit Criticized for ‘Insensitive’ Merchandise
A Van Gogh exhibit in London has received criticism over souvenirs that some feel are insensitive. The Courtauld Gallery’s merchandise offering includes an ear-shaped eraser, a bar of soap whose description says “for the tortured artist who enjoys fluffy bubbles,” and an “emotional first aid kit for 20 key psychological situations”…
Read MoreChinese Banks Already Sold 95% of Commemorative Olympics Coins
Customers in Beijing have been fighting to get their hands on merchandise featuring the games’ mascot, an adorable panda named Bing Dwen Dwen. Shoppers have been clearing shelves of plush toys and other products with the panda’s face on it. But another product is getting the attention of shoppers around the Olympic Village—commemorative coins. According…
Read MoreShipping Industry Experts Say Backlog Might Finally Be Letting Up
Maersk CEO Soren Skou told Bloomberg last week that he believes the shipping crisis, wreaking havoc in international trade across the world, may return to normal in the coming months. In the interview, Skou said that the shipping backlogs will begin to let up in the second half of the year, easing some of the…
Read MoreThe Rams Won the Super Bowl, But Who Won the Merch Bowl?
At the final whistle last night, the Los Angeles Rams were named the Super Bowl Champions in front of a hometown crowd. Naturally, Rams fans in LA wanted to commemorate the win through merchandise, but don’t assume that the winning team is the one with the strongest merch sales leading up to the game…
Read MoreHow One Distributor Seamlessly Combines Print and Promotional Products for Customers’ Online Store Programs
Jacki Suckow, president of NorthStar Printing and Promotions, Flowery Branch, Georgia, told us how she handles online store programs that include both printed and promotional products, and how she makes sure her customers get exactly what they want. Here, she takes us through a particularly successful project…
Read MoreMichelob Ultra’s Star-Studded Super Bowl Ad Has a Full Line of Tie-In Merch (With Some Fun Interactive Features)
Michelob Ultra’s three-part Super Bowl ad brings celebrity endorsements, social media contests, a full branded merchandise collection and the call for fans to pay close attention to minute details, creating a multi-platform branding experience. The bowling alley-themed merchandise includes a T-shirt imprinted with a phone number that fans can actually call for a surprise…
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