Image Apparel Solutions, Wheeling, Illinois, announced the launch of an online store platform that complies with NCAA name, image and likeness (NIL) regulations. To ensure a streamlined, secure and transparent process, IAS has partnered with Athletic Licensing Company (ALC), experts in NIL compliance and administration. Since the landmark Supreme Court decision in NCAA v. Alston,…
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August is almost over, and the temps will (hopefully) start dropping a little bit soon. Once fall rolls around in earnest, it’s time for tailgates, bonfires and chilly mornings. Are your clients’ end-users ready? If not, here are 11 products to help them get in the mood. 1. 12” #1 Foam Finger by Amerifoam How…
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Tri-Mountain announced yesterday that it will cease operations “in the near future” after almost 30 years in business. In a release, the company said that its stock, blank inventory will be available on a final sale business through tomorrow. Decorated orders already in the works will be delivered as planned, but Tri-Mountain won’t accept…
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Read MoreThe Next Steps in NIL: Clemson’s New Marketing Hub and Alabama’s Team Store
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The FTC issued a fine against the apparel brand Lions Not Sheep for replacing its “Made in China” labels with “Made in USA” labels. The FTC has begun cracking down on these claims as it enforces a new rule that tightens Made in USA labeling requirements…
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Raining Rose Promos, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced that Kate Nash has been promoted to director of promotional sales and director of marketing. In addition, Nate Robson was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing over all divisions of Raining Rose Inc. The changes come in preparation for Raining Rose Promos’ continued growth and strategic expansion…
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