Millions of pounds of milk have gone to waste this year, and more will likely do so as states ponder how they will continue to handle supply chain disruptions from the coronavirus. We have long known that we should make lemonade when life gives us lemons, but Mi Terro is altering that saying for this situation, using discarded milk to make T-shirts…
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As Theme Parks Reopen, Disney Makes Changes to Merchandise Policies
Long lauded for growing the public’s fascination with fantasy, Disney must also face the reality of changing its business approach. Given that its parks will begin reopening roughly a month from today, guests, who certainly will enjoy reuniting with the spaces as summer escapes, will have to navigate some new merchandise policies…
Read MoreYouTube Adds Another Feature to Help Content Creators Sell Branded Merch
YouTube content creators have become beneficiaries of our increased viewing practices over the last few months, and the video-sharing platform is rewarding them for their output through new features aimed at helping them sell merchandise. The new measure alerts live-stream viewers in the comments every time an item is purchased…
Read MoreThe Online Merch Stores for Two Well-Known Brands Had Massive Traffic Growth in May
Morning Brew, using data from SimilarWeb, looked at web traffic for e-commerce sites over the month of May, assembling a list of the top 25 by percentage traffic increase. Two of those sites happened to be branded merchandise stores for a pair of well-known brands: Guns N’ Roses and UFC…
Read MoreHow Branded Polos and Business Casual Apparel Fit Into the New Normal
Virtual interactions are increasing as workplaces look to stay connected with employees. Essential businesses remain open. And other businesses still need to reach out to customers via video calls. All of these businesses still have a need for branded apparel for staff…
Read MoreHere Are the Finalists for the Breeders’ Cup T-shirt Design Contest
Last month, we suspected that the organizers of the Breeders’ Cup T-shirt design contest would receive ample applications. Now that the submission period has closed, officials have narrowed the pool of 93 entrants to five finalists, with one lucky individual set to play an interesting part in horse racing’s history…
Read MoreLeBron James and Travis Scott Designed T-shirts for the High School Class of 2020
Nearly three months have passed since LeBron James delighted fans with displays of his basketball prowess, but the superstar has remained in the public eye, especially through a collaboration with rapper Travis Scott. The duo designed T-shirts that went to members of the high school class of 2020, with proceeds going to charities…
Read MoreThe Boston Marathon Will Now Be Virtual, But Runners Will Still Get Race Promos
Originally set for April 20, the Boston Marathon was first postponed until September due to the coronavirus, and now will be virtual only. But it will still have its shot at setting the pace as a marquee event, as participants will receive their customary T-shirts, medals and race bibs even as they compete virtually…
Read MoreLady Gaga Is Personally Delivering Her New Record in a ‘Chromatica’ Branded Truck (Maybe?)
Lady Gaga rarely does anything by the book. In fact, we could proclaim that she eagerly makes a new script each day. The award-winning pop star added a new chapter to her legacy yesterday by making an Instagram post that claims she is delivering her new album “to every retailer around the world” via a branded truck wrapped in “Chromatica” art…
Read MoreRock Band Jet Finds Unopened Box of Branded Underwear From 2004, Has Giveaway
Jet never really took off the way we expected them to in 2004, but perhaps the band’s recent reincarnation might bring added fame. Speaking of second go-arounds, Jet branded underwear that went undistributed that year is earning another shot at glory through a giveaway that is sure to beat the pants off other apparel promotions…
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