Vantage Apparel, Avenel, NJ, announced the return of Christopher Alfano to the organization as its new Chief Digital Officer (CDO), and Fred Durand, Vantage’s Chief Operating Officer,
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Pop! Promos’ Sterling Wilson on What Suppliers and Distributors Can Expect from a UPS Strike, and How to Prepare
The Teamsters Union, which represents 340,000 UPS drivers, is set to strike next week if contract negotiations don’t yield a result. Pop! Promos founder and president Sterling Wilson discussed what his own company is doing to prepare, and what suppliers and distributors can do, too.
Read MoreStarbucks Harnesses K-Pop Fandom for Merchandise Collaboration
One of the biggest trends in fast food and restaurant branding over the last few years has been the phenomenon of celebrity meal deals. Just about every fast food and fast casual restaurant has done some sort of branded partnership with an artist that included a menu item, as well as promotional products. Starbucks, whose…
Read MoreTaco John’s Lets Go of ‘Taco Tuesday’ Trademark (With a Challenge to Competitors)
After almost 25 years of holding the trademark to “Taco Tuesday” in all states but New Jersey, Taco John’s is relinquishing its grip on the phrase, allowing other restaurants and businesses to use the phrase. However, it’s asking for a little something in return.
Read MoreUPS and Teamsters Union to Return to Talks Before Potential Aug. 1 Strike
UPS said yesterday that it would return to the bargaining table with employees in order to avoid a potential strike that would otherwise take place on Aug. 1.
Read MoreSome T-shirt Decorations Can Increase Their Value By Thousands (According to Yves Saint Laurent’s Nirvana Drop)
In today’s day and age where Kardashians are wearing Slayer and Metallica shirts, old band shirts have a high fashion appeal to them. But Yves Saint Laurent just launched a line of ’90s- and grunge-inspired products, including a Nirvana Shirt featuring the “Insecticide” album cover that costs $4,450.
Read MoreBear Naked Granola Made a Belt So Naked Hikers Can Cover Themselves With Bags of Granola for National Nude Day
You probably didn’t know this (or maybe you do — no judgment from us), but July 14 was National Nude Day. To help observers celebrate with a rigorous hike, Bear Naked Granola created a special product to cover a hiker’s private area with a bag of granola, while still keeping in the spirit of the…
Read MoreTrader Joe’s Is Suing Worker’s Union Over Merchandise Trademark
Trader Joe’s United, the union representing Trader Joe’s employees, has been selling merchandise like apparel, buttons, bags, and coffee mugs as a means of raising funds. However, the grocery store chain is now claiming that the union is infringing on its copyright by using certain imagery and markings on the products.
Read MoreProforma Wins GDUSA Inhouse Design Award for 12th Consecutive Year
Proforma, Cleveland, celebrated another victory as its esteemed Marketing Team wins two of Graphic Design USA’s American Inhouse Design Awards. The Proforma Marketing Team received recognition for its 2023 Annual Product Catalog as well as its “The ProShop” direct mail campaign, both expertly tailored to meet the diverse needs of the expansive Proforma Distributor Owner…
Read MoreHow Urban Outfitters Is Using AI to Predict Buyer Trends and Customer Demand
Artificial Intelligence platforms like Midjourney have plenty of implications for apparel designers. You can theoretically plug in an art prompt and end up with a printable image in minutes, if not seconds. Urban Outfitters is showing how AI can be used for more of the behind-the-scenes and business side of things, using AI platform o9…
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