There’s been no shortage of airline uniform news over the past year. Just last month, Alaska Airlines unveiled its new uniform redesigns, which everyone loved. Earlier that month, American Airlines announced it was partnering with a new uniform supplier (in the hopes of avoiding any more rashes and hives). And in May, Southwest Airlines showcased…
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It looks like Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., is all about the acquisitions as of late. Back in October, the company announced it acquired Alternative Apparel for approximately $60 million. Now, we have word that the company just purchased Bras N Things, Sydney, Australia, for $400 million in cash. According to The Winston-Salem Journal, this is…
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In November, Under Armour announced that its sales slump got even worse. Now we have the athletic apparel company’s fourth quarter results, and it was better than predicted. According to The Baltimore Sun, Under Armour’s stock price jumped more than 17 percent yesterday after the company reported stronger sales than it predicted to close out…
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It was no surprise that counterfeit Super Bowl items were a large concern for the 2018 Super Bowl. In fact, the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots even teamed up with the NFL to crack down on the fake merchandise together. Now, we have some numbers on…
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Lululemon is not one to back down from protecting its designs. Just last year, the company filed a legal complaint against Under Armour for design patent infringement over a sports bra strap. Now it looks like the company’s defensive strategy is about to heat up even more. According to the Chicago Tribune, the athletic apparel…
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This past year, we’ve seen an increase in companies launching Muslim apparel collections. Over the summer, American Eagle’s new hijab sold out in one week. And last spring, companies like Nike and Uniqlo unveiled Muslim fashion looks, as well. According to USA Today, Macy’s is the latest retailer to announce a clothing line geared toward…
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We marveled at Beyoncé’s holiday-themed merchandise, which is no surprise considering she is the queen of promotional merchandise. And now, Queen Bey continues to watch the throne thanks to her new Valentine’s Day merchandise. We got an early V-Day treat when Beyoncé unveiled new apparel on her website. Featuring apparel and iPhone cases, her team has managed…
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We’ve got an exciting Big Game to look forward to this weekend. While we can argue all day about which team has the better offense, or which coach runs the better plays, we, in the promotional apparel business, care a great deal about which team has the better merchandise. This year, however, it’s not just…
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While retail continues to decline, there’s one category that remains strong: outdoor apparel. According to The Street, marketing firm NPD Group Inc. found that outdoor apparel continues to dominate the apparel market, even while overall fashion apparel sales are down 4 percent in the U.S. According to NPD Group, the $48 billion active apparel category…
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Back in November, we detailed the backlash that came as a result of blaze pink hunting gear. Many women said the hunting coats were misguided, and some even said they were insulting and demeaning. While Michigan allowed the pink hunting gear to hit store shelves, there was a caveat. The bill mandated that the Natural…
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