We’ve been relatively vocal on Amazon’s potential apparel ventures. Now it seems the e-commerce giant is looking to disrupt the apparel game in the U.K., too, according to Engadget. Recently, Amazon U.K. snatched senior design and buying experts from U.K. retailers M&S and Primark. Supposedly, Amazon’s own…
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Social Media Endlessly Mocks New Wizards Jerseys
These days, if fans are not happy with a team’s new uniform choices, they’ll definitely voice their discontent. (The Los Angeles Chargers learned that one the hard way.) Now, the Washington Wizards are feeling the wrath of scorned fans, according to CBS Sports. The team’s Monday night game against the Oklahoma City Thunder was broadcast…
Read MoreTrump’s Trade Plans Could Hurt Apparel Sector Most
In light of President Donald Trump’s “America First” trade plan, industry analysts are predicting the retail and apparel industries will be hit hardest, according to Mauldin Economics. Because most of the garment industry no longer operates in the U.S., these companies will feel the impact of Trump’s…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: C2BPromo Versus Diverse Printing
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. Last week, C2BPromo won, and now will face off against Diverse Printing! The winner will be decided by a simple poll. The poll will close the morning of Friday, Feb. 17, the same…
Read MoreAre Planned Parenthood Pins the Next Major Fashion Accessory?
In an effort to protect Planned Parenthood against proposed defunding, companies are stepping in to create promotional products with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit. Power and Light created a tote bag that went viral, and these Nasty Women T-shirts helped raise more than $100,000 for Planned Parenthood. Now, it seems the fashion world wants in on…
Read MorePeople Line Up For ‘Refugees Welcome’ T-shirts
After Donald Trump made the executive order to ban refugees, opponents of the ban have taken to apparel to express their discontent. According to Fox25, a T-shirt shop in downtown Oklahoma City made quite the impression with its “Refugees Welcome” T-shirt campaign. McKenzie and Company offered to print…
Read MoreChance the Rapper Models ‘Thank You Obama’ Apparel
We already know that Chance the Rapper is a marketing genius. Now it seems he’s using his marketing talents to bump a Barack Obama-themed apparel line straight to the top. ‘According to Paste Magazine, Chance the Rapper has become to new face of Chicago-based designer Joe Freshgoods’ “Thank You Obama” clothing collection. The line features…
Read MorePatriots Use Apparel to Mock Roger Goodell
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell definitely will need to develop a thick skin to get through this Super Bowl victory. After the New England Patriots made the comeback of a lifetime to become champions, they clearly are not pulling any punches when it comes to their victory parade. If you recall, Goodell punished the Patriots for the…
Read MoreMore Retailers Drop Ivanka Trump’s Apparel Line
After Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus recently announced they would not be restocking the Ivanka Trump collection due to poor sales, it seems more retailers are following. According to BuzzFeed, retailers Belk, Jet, ShopStyle and Home Shopping Network also have dropped the Ivanka Trump brand. “When our major…
Read More9 Valentine’s Day Promotion Ideas You’ll Love
We know you’re still settling into your post-holiday routine. It seems like just yesterday you were hanging the stockings on the fireplace and singing “Auld Lang Syne.” But like it or not, Valentine’s Day will be here soon, and there’s nothing worse than waiting ’til the last minute to plan for it. If your clients…
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