Patagonia recently set up an apparel repair center in Amsterdam to try to minimize apparel waste. But, for those garments beyond just repair, Patagonia is turning old shirts into new ones. The brand’s new Tee-Cycle T-shirts are made with 100% recycled materials, including fibers made using post-consumer recycled cotton from old T-shirts…
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Anyone who discounts branded merchandise as cheap junk doesn’t know all of the work that goes into a well-executed product. Apparently, MTV knows how tough it is, and created a “Project Runway”-style show where designers compete to create the flashiest, most memorable and most stylish branded merchandise for musical artists…
Read MoreYes, sometimes the classics are what people want. But new features that go along with technological advancements keep popping up on items like ballpoint pens. Think stylus tips for smartphone devices, or smoother-gliding ink. Heck, think mechanical pencils! Can you imagine someone from the 1920s seeing that?…
Read MoreNetflix and Metallica teamed up for co-branded “Hellfire Club” apparel, referencing a plot point in the latest season of “Stranger Things.” The raglan-style Metallica shirt, which is just a little different than the original Hellfire Club shirt, is available on both Netflix’s store and Metallica’s, along with a T-shirt and a hoodie…
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Earlier this summer, Miller Lite released beer-infused charcoal for your boozy barbecues. Now, the brand is helping out those who want to get their grill on but don’t have one of their own. Miller Lite’s “Grill Share” program will offer up rentable, branded grills in New York City and Chicago, while giving fans an opportunity to win one to keep…
Read MoreThis week, a report in the Wall Street Journal indicated that some CEOs are putting in place cost-saving measures due to recession fears. Some of those decisions could include limiting “corporate swag” and promotional products. One company even named a “swag czar,” whose job is to approve orders for branded products…
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Nature Valley is living up to its name with a new TikTok initiative encouraging people to do something good for Mother Earth. In exchange, they’ll get an exclusive password to buy Nature Valley merch from brands like L.L. Bean, Stasher and more. Fans who post their sustainable initiatives will get access to the “ReTok Shop”…
Read MoreWant in on the e-commerce opportunity? Then you’d better be able to provide your clients with an online store. And if you’ve never done it before (or you want to get more out of the stores you’re already operating), you’ve come to the right place. Join us as we answer some common questions about online stores…
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McDonald’s has been one of the pioneers of collaborating with musicians for branded merchandise and meals, having already partnered with Travis Scott, J Balvin, BTS, Saweetie and Mariah Carey. Its latest collaboration with Kid Cudi took things in a different direction, adding some new wrinkles beyond a simple co-branded product drop…
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HALO, Sterling, Illinois, announced the addition of three members to the company’s executive leadership team. Hemant Kumar has joined HALO as executive vice president, chief financial officer. Kumar has extensive global experience working across different industries, geographies and cultures. Most recently, he served as CFO of Sol-Millennium Medical, a…
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