3M will pay $6.01 billion to settle lawsuits brought about by U.S. military veterans and other service members who said they suffered hearing loss from using the company’s earplugs. The suit, according to Reuters, became the largest mass tort litigation in U.S. history. 3M attempted to move the lawsuits into bankruptcy court to limit its…
Read MoreYesterday, Donald Trump turned himself in to authorities at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia after being indicted. Today, the mugshot is already appearing on merchandise, just like we suspected that it would be.
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Starline, Grand Island, NY, announced its transition to 100% solar energy in a new partnership with a community solar farm. The announcement marks a milestone in the company’s ongoing sustainability efforts toward reducing carbon emissions. “Our mission at Starline is to be a true partner to our distributors, and that goes beyond products and service,”…
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Au Vodka, a British liquor brand, received complaints over its gun-shaped novelty items, which uses a trigger system to “fire” money in night clubs or at parties, ultimately ending with a UK’s alcoholic beverage industry group drawing a line between the product and violent imagery.
Read MoreThe latest must-have accessory from arguably the biggest name in hot dogs (and hot dog-shaped things) is a hot dog-shaped straw. It’s simple, but clearly effective, as it has been selling out daily within nine minutes.
Read MoreIn South Korea, an unlikely (and currently active) brand is catching on as something of a sleeper streetwear hit: Lockheed Martin. Yes, that Lockheed Martin, the one that makes fighter jets and missiles.
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Raining Rose Promos, Cedar Rapids, IA, announced the hiring of Gina Schladetzky as marketing manager. Schladetzky brings extensive experience to Raining Rose in start-up and digital marketing efforts. Prior to Raining Rose, she spent her career in two fast-growing Iowa marketing agencies. “I’m honored to be the marketing manager…
Read MoreA total of 173 metric tons (about 381,400 lbs.) of promotional items like polyester wraps, banners, and fence coverings from the Qatar World Cup are being recycled through a partnership with Saudi Top Plastics. The materials will reportedly be turned into plastic pellets for products like tape and packaging.
Read MoreAfter being present for the Q nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs, the owners of Atrevida Beer Company in Colorado Springs are facing demand for branded merchandise that they can’t keep up with, and though the intentions are good, it’s caused headaches for the company.
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Storm Duds Raingear, Attleboro, MA, got the red-carpet treatment when one of their products was used by Tom Cruise at the “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” global premier in Rome. “The team at Storm Duds Raingear was excited when we were chosen as the preferred supplier,” says…
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