The battle rages on between giant retailers Amazon, Walmart and Target. Recently, Target launched several new on-trend apparel lines, and we don’t have to remind you that Amazon continues to prove a fierce competitor in the clothing arena. Now it looks like Walmart is trying to edge out its opponents with new apparel lines, according…
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Last week, Hanesbrands, Winston-Salem, N.C., completed its $400 million purchase of Australian company Bras N Things. Now it’s making headlines for suing a New York apparel company for trademark infringement, according to the Winston-Salem Journal. The suit, filed last Thursday, alleges that the apparel company is infringing on Hanesbrands’ Champion brand trademark with its logos…
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As far as the Olympics are concerned, most of the news has pertained to the figure skaters’ unique song choices, the Nigerian bobsled team’s first Olympic appearance, and Shaun White. So when we came across a media mania surrounding Team USA’s speed skating uniforms, we were intrigued. Although it’s the uniforms that sparked confusion, it’s…
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Justin Timberlake has been basking in the glory of a post Super Bowl performance, which could be deemed “mediocre” at best. (Team Janet Jackson forever.) But Super Bowl performance reviews aside, the pop star recently…
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There’s been no shortage of airline uniform news over the past year. Just last month, Alaska Airlines unveiled its new uniform redesigns, which everyone loved. Earlier that month, American Airlines announced it was partnering with a new uniform supplier (in the hopes of avoiding any more rashes and hives). And in May, Southwest Airlines showcased…
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It looks like Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., is all about the acquisitions as of late. Back in October, the company announced it acquired Alternative Apparel for approximately $60 million. Now, we have word that the company just purchased Bras N Things, Sydney, Australia, for $400 million in cash. According to The Winston-Salem Journal, this is…
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In November, Under Armour announced that its sales slump got even worse. Now we have the athletic apparel company’s fourth quarter results, and it was better than predicted. According to The Baltimore Sun, Under Armour’s stock price jumped more than 17 percent yesterday after the company reported stronger sales than it predicted to close out…
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It was no surprise that counterfeit Super Bowl items were a large concern for the 2018 Super Bowl. In fact, the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots even teamed up with the NFL to crack down on the fake merchandise together. Now, we have some numbers on…
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Lululemon is not one to back down from protecting its designs. Just last year, the company filed a legal complaint against Under Armour for design patent infringement over a sports bra strap. Now it looks like the company’s defensive strategy is about to heat up even more. According to the Chicago Tribune, the athletic apparel…
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This past year, we’ve seen an increase in companies launching Muslim apparel collections. Over the summer, American Eagle’s new hijab sold out in one week. And last spring, companies like Nike and Uniqlo unveiled Muslim fashion looks, as well. According to USA Today, Macy’s is the latest retailer to announce a clothing line geared toward…
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