The NFL decided to flex its muscles against 260-pound defensive end Josh Allen’s alma mater, the University of Kentucky, ahead of his selection at No. 7 overall in the NFL draft. The league demanded that the school remove an enormous banner that celebrated the star because of the item’s unauthorized use of its logo…
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Guns N’ Roses Want Moms to Rock Out Through Branded Mother’s Day Merch
Only 16 days remain until people all across the country will look to delight their matriarchs and maternal figures through Mother’s Day gifts. For those who want to hear what a “sweet child of mine” they are to those figures, Guns N’ Roses has a rocking solution to any commercial worries that folks are having—branded…
Read MoreFrom T-shirt to Branded Beer: Cubs Manager Joe Maddon’s ‘Try Not to Suck’ Empire
Likeable figures abound in MLB, with Joe Maddon being among the most revered. Since leading the Chicago Cubs to the 2016 World Series title that ended the franchise’s 108-year championship drought, the manager can never do any wrong in the eyes of Illinois residents, but the 65-year-old has far more on his mind than delighting…
Read MoreCustoms Officials Nab Nearly $12 Million in Counterfeit Sports Team Rings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday that it collected $11.7 million in phony team rings last month, with the fakes infringing on four athletic teams’ trademarks. The imitations included championship rings of the last two Super Bowl victors…
Read More$50 Socks? Fans Were Not Happy About Kanye West’s Coachella Merch Prices
While Easter Sunday compelled believers to feel holy and anointed, many attendees at the church service offered by Kanye West ended up wholly disappointed. Through the gathering, held in conjunction with the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, fans had the opportunity to purchase Kanye’s “Sunday Service” merch. And while the communal nature of the…
Read MoreNike’s New 420 Shoes for Dog Lovers Have Some, Um, Interesting Decoration Features
On Saturday, 4/20, the day that ganja lovers have designated as their own, Nike released its latest nod to their infatuation, issuing the SB Dunk High Walk the Dog kicks. The shoes feature many interesting decoration features, including a brown mark on the outsoles that looks like, well, dog poop. That’s just one of many design elements that make the shoes stand out…
Read MoreHoly Cow There Is So Much Game of Thrones Tie-In Merch
Its knack for gripping storytelling and cast of “roughly 12 zillion characters,” as Vox wrote, have made “Game of Thrones” a can’t-miss component of contemporary pop culture. The public’s fascination with the show, which secured 17.4 million viewers for Sunday’s season eight opener, has bred considerable branding opportunities, and it seems that the amount of…
Read MoreDietz & Watson Pop-Up Store to Sell Insane, Awesome Branded Merch (Like ‘Dietz Nuts’ Boxers)
Celebrating its 80th anniversary, Dietz & Watson certainly made up for a boring matchup between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams by airing its Dietz Nuts meat snacks commercial. Come May 1, nearly three months after the hysterical television spot, the Philly business will open a pop-up store that pays tribute to the product through eponymous boxers, while also selling other irresistible branded goods…
Read MoreWalmart Is Launching a Children’s Apparel Subscription Box
In the retail world, Walmart still occupies the throne, with revenue totals that made it the richest global company for 2019. To stay on top, the Arkansas-headquartered giant is constantly looking to innovate, and for its latest trick, it’s launching a children’s apparel subscription box, the product of a partnership with KIDBOX…
Read MorePatagonia Is Suing AB InBev Over Beer Packaging, Branded Merchandise With Similar Name, Logo
Two weeks ago, AB InBev made headlines with the launch of a new merchandise venture. Now, it’s back in the news over branded merchandise, but not in a good way. This time, it’s over a trademark infringement dustup with Patagonia, the outdoor apparel brand, who is charging the beverage giant with issuing a brew and affiliated branded merchandise that creates confusion with its own name and logo…
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