We marveled at Beyoncé’s holiday-themed merchandise, which is no surprise considering she is the queen of promotional merchandise. And now, Queen Bey continues to watch the throne thanks to her new Valentine’s Day merchandise. We got an early V-Day treat when Beyoncé unveiled new apparel on her website. Featuring apparel and iPhone cases, her team has managed…
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We’ve got an exciting Big Game to look forward to this weekend. While we can argue all day about which team has the better offense, or which coach runs the better plays, we, in the promotional apparel business, care a great deal about which team has the better merchandise. This year, however, it’s not just…
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While retail continues to decline, there’s one category that remains strong: outdoor apparel. According to The Street, marketing firm NPD Group Inc. found that outdoor apparel continues to dominate the apparel market, even while overall fashion apparel sales are down 4 percent in the U.S. According to NPD Group, the $48 billion active apparel category…
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Back in November, we detailed the backlash that came as a result of blaze pink hunting gear. Many women said the hunting coats were misguided, and some even said they were insulting and demeaning. While Michigan allowed the pink hunting gear to hit store shelves, there was a caveat. The bill mandated that the Natural…
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It’s probably no surprise that Amazon’s apparel sales are doing well, but it turns out, the e-commerce giant is doing really well. According to WWD, research firm One-Click Retail is projecting that Amazon will become the largest clothing seller in the U.S. by the end of 2018. Currently, the largest clothing seller is Macy’s. Here’s…
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Last year, Forever 21 made headlines thanks to its clothing line with Taco Bell. It was creative, humorous and millennials loved it. For Forever 21’s latest exclusive collaboration, we have to admit we’re scratching our heads. According to HighSnobiety, Forever 21 is working with Honda for a vintage-inspired racing capsule collection. When we think millennials, we…
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Last week, we revealed the news that Alaska Airlines was getting ready to unveil its uniform redesigns. This was exciting news, given the airline last overhauled its uniforms in 2011 (however, the last major…
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There are a few reasons why I couldn’t participate in the Winter Olympics: I haven’t renewed my passport, I can’t snowboard, and I can’t stand the frigid cold. However, thanks to Ralph Lauren’s new USA Olympic uniforms, the cold might no longer be a hindrance for me. For the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics in South Korea,…
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Amazon shoppers were a little peeved this week when Amazon announced it was raising Amazon Prime monthly fees from $10.99 to $12.99 a month. Now it looks like the e-commerce giant is extending the price increase to apparel and accessories sellers, too. According to Business Insider, Amazon raised…
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H&M has been desperately trying to do damage control after its controversial “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle” ad campaign. According to NBC News, that includes hiring a diversity leader to avoid these problems in the future. The…
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