If your early holiday present to yourself was a genuine, autographed Donald Trump hat, you might want to give it another look. According to ABC News, the president-elect didn’t sign his own autographed items; a computer did. Trump’s campaign utilized the autographed merchandise to raise money…
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Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world … The U.S. Department of Labor has accused T.J. Maxx, Ross, Macy’s and Forever 21 of violating wage laws, including overtime laws and minimum wage guidelines, according to Yahoo. These workers do not work in factories overseas, they actually work in…
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Some people don’t like the end of summer. They’re dragged kicking and screaming from the months of shorts and sunblock into the cool breeze of fall. We’re not like them. We look forward to bonfires,…
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LAT Apparel, Ball Ground, Ga., a provider of apparel for the imprinted sportswear industry, introduced its new Curvy Collection, now available at S&S Activewear. This collection answers the need of women searching for a personalized tee that highlights and flatters…
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Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world … Sometimes, we purchase new clothes and later notice broken zippers, ripped hems or weird stains, but we can tell you one thing we never find: dead rats sewn into the stitching. But for one unlucky Zara shopper,…
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By now, you’ve probably heard the news that Montreal-based Gildan Activewear has purchased the intellectual property rights for American Apparel for about $66 million. The sale is not a surprise—American Apparel went into administration, which seemed to suggest they were looking to sell. What is a surprise, however, is Gildan Activewear’s participation. While Gildan Activewear has not delved…
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After months of speculation and lead-up, Los Angeles-based American Apparel announced this morning that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in 13 months. The speculation that another company may use that opportunity to purchase it has also come true—Montreal-based Gildan Activewear has purchased the intellectual property rights for American Apparel and some of…
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Donald Trump shocked the world last night when he won the 2016 presidential election. While political campaigns are usually won on the issue, there’s another element that I think is worth looking into: promotional products. It may be a leap, but I believe promotional products played a huge…
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October was gone in an instant, and before you know it, radio stations will be playing holiday music 24/7. To help your clients’ end-users prepare for the winter chill, give them the gift of these trendy and warm long-sleeve T-shirts. Whether they’re hanging up colorful decorations, shoveling snow or cozying up by the fire, these…
Read MoreHere’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world … With Donald Trump winning the presidential election last night, many businesses are left wondering, “How will this affect me?” For retail sales, Forbes predicted consumers will not make big purchases, and small purchases will also decline. Forbes also predicted…
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