Fanatics just announced that it has acquired Panamanian sports apparel wholesaler Fexpro. Fexpro creates licensed apparel for major sports leagues in Latin America, like the NFL, NBA, and MLB; as well as international clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, giving Fanatics an even larger international reach. “[Fexpro CEO] Alberto [Bassan] and the…
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Imperial Becomes Official Licensed Headwear of Major League Pickleball
Sportsman Cap & Bag’s Imperial brand was named the official licensed headwear of Major League Pickleball (MLP). It’s the first official licensed headwear for the league, in a sport that’s been growing in popularity, attracting endorsements and growing its promotional footprint. “As a trusted partner of MLP, we’re honored to be named their ‘official licensed…
Read MorePatagonia Sues Nordstrom Over Counterfeit Apparel
Patagonia is suing Nordstrom over selling counterfeit polyester apparel that claimed to be made with organic cotton. With Patagonia’s mission of environmentalism and fair practices, fake apparel could damage the brand’s reputation. It’s also bad for the end-user.
Read MoreNew Roland DG Connect Version 3.0 Offers Expanded Operational Capabilities
Roland DGA Corporation, Irvine, CA, has announced the release of new Roland DG Connect version 3.0, offering users additional options, features, and operational capabilities. Roland DG Connect is a cloud-based app that helps users create a more productive and efficient print operation environment with Roland DG devices, providing tools to improve workflow, visualize analytics, and…
Read MoreRickie Fowler Drinks Water (And Why That Matters to Promotional Products Distributors)
Golf fans noticed that Rickie Fowler was carrying around a reusable water bottle covered in stickers along the course at Los Angeles Country Club during the U.S. Open. Being that Fowler has always been a trend-setter, this hydration choice could have an impact on everyone who sells golf-related promos.
Read MoreApple Wants to Be the Only Company Using an Apple In Its Branding
Fruit Union Suisse, a Swiss fruit farmer’s organization dating back more than 100 years, reported that Apple is trying to keep them from using the apple in their logo.
Read MoreGoogle Is Using AI to Help People ‘Try On’ Clothes While Shopping Online
The Google Shopping platform is rolling out a new AI program that allows shoppers to see articles of clothing on varieties of real-life models in different poses so they can see how they fit not only bodies that look more similar to their own, but while they do things other than strike a camera-ready pose.
Read MoreKoozie Group Promotes Phil Gergen to Chief Information Officer
Koozie Group, Clearwater, FL, announced this week that it has promoted Phil Gergen to chief information officer. Gergen assumed his new duties on June 1.
Read MorePrinting Error Leads to Misspelled School Name on Diplomas
Students graduating from Broadneck High School in Annapolis this week could celebrate something else: being the first class to officially graduate from “Broadbeck High School” thanks to an error at the printer. https://twitter.com/capgaznews/status/1666974185652887554 According to the Baltimore Banner, more than 500 students received their diplomas with their school’s name misspelled. The school’s principal said that…
Read MoreWhy Is This Crypto Company’s T-shirt Over $2,000?
It’s OK if you still don’t fully understand crypto by now. It’s complicated, and despite our best efforts we still cannot fully explain what the blockchain is. We also can’t fully understand why a crypto company is selling items like hats and shirts for upwards of $1,200. https://twitter.com/CoinDeskES/status/1668298390143217685 Actually, we sort of can. Disco, a…
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