Amazon is getting serious about counterfeit products, according to SlashGear. In an effort to keep merchants from selling fake products, the e-commerce site is changing its policy regarding big-name brands. Retailers selling brands like Asics, Adidas and Nike will be hit with…
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Tokyo Looking Into Surprising Materials for Olympic Medals
The Rio Olympics just wrapped up, but that’s not stopping the Olympics conversation. However, the news this week surrounds the 2020 Tokyo Olympic medals. (You know, for the Olympics that aren’t for…
Read MoreIs Apple Launching ‘AirPod’ Wireless Headphones?
According to Digital Trends, Apple might be launching wireless headphones with the iPhone 7. We’ve reported previously on Apple’s decision to remove the headphone jack. But, could “AirPod” headphones be the next Apple frontier? MacRumors uncovered a certificate referencing the “AirPods,” but the documentation is lacking in any major details. However, Apple Inc. is listed as…
Read MoreRandall’s Island Park to Provide Free Sunscreen Dispensers
In an effort to reduce the risks and effects of sun exposure, Randall’s Island Park in New York City will install sunscreen dispensers. According to a press release from the Randall’s Island Park Alliance…
Read MoreNew Era Lands Big NFL Contract
While New Era Cap Co., Buffalo, N.Y., has been a staple in the MLB for some time, the company is looking to branch out. According to The Buffalo News, New Era announced yesterday it will produce 100,000 NFL…
Read MoreArizona High School Bans ‘Black Lives Matter’ T-shirts
Mariah Havard, a 10th grader at Buckeye High School in Buckeye, Ariz., found herself in the principal’s office for wearing a “Black Lives Matter” T-shirt, according to 12 News. School administrators told Havard the shirt wasn’t allowed under the school’s dress code policy, which bans clothing and accessories that can “disrupt the education process.” “I wasn’t…
Read MoreIs Floating Drinkware the Next Big Thing?
Floating drinkware—a passing fad or future staple? Joel Paglione, a Chicago entrepreneur, has high hopes it’s the latter. Paglione recently launched the Levitating CUP Kickstarter campaign, and successfully raised more than $60,000. How does it work? The cup uses magnets and an electrical field…
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Explores Sale Options
While this story is still developing, Los Angeles-based American Apparel might be exploring a sale, according to Reuters. Confidential sources said the company hired investment bank Houlihan Lokey Inc., Los Angeles, to look into the…
Read MoreRio 2016 Olympic Gold Medals Feature Very Little Gold
This year, the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro has taken a different approach to the prized bronze, silver and gold medals. We reported earlier that this year’s medals show a commitment to environmental…
Read MorePPAI Leads Successful 2016 Women’s Leadership Conference
The 2016 Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC) held by the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, took place in Atlanta last month with an agenda that included lectures, networking opportunities, city excursions and more. With a…
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