Despite rumors, American Apparel has not yet declared bankruptcy again in the U.S. However, the company’s U.K. division has gone into administration, which means a court-appointed administrator is taking over the company in the U.K. “The 13 U.K. [American Apparel] stores are well stocked and will continue to trade as usual in the lead-up to…
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After a grueling run-up, election day is finally here in the U.S. Over this time period, we’ve explored how much candidates spent on their merchandise, how candidates appealed to millennials, how some people have gotten into trouble over wearing their candidate’s merchandise and more. And now, thanks to Racked, we can dig in even further…
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Giving back builds team morale, helps the community and creates a positive impact. Promo Marketing spoke to Steve Salzman, brand director of Kids To Go Box, Woodland Hills, Calif., to learn about how the company started and how it…
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Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., is launching FreshIQ advanced odor protection technology across its line of men’s underwear, socks, T-shirts and fleece products. “FreshIQ will differentiate Hanes and be a competitive advantage in the marketplace—exactly what we are trying to accomplish with our Innovate to Elevate strategy,” said Gerald W. Evans Jr., CEO of Hanesbrands Inc.…
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With the issue of ocean pollution continuing to grow, Adidas is taking a proactive approach to fix the problem. On Friday, the company showcased its new, recycled merchandise, according to the Portland Business Journal. The company partnered…
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In order to combat the number of single-use coffee cups that end up in landfills, one entrepreneur in the U.K. created a collapsible mug for coffee to go. Andrew Brooks, the designer of…
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Last week, we looked into the leftover Cleveland Indians merchandise that won’t hit stores following the team’s World Series loss. Ordinarily, we could assume the apparel falsely…
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SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., recently made a difference in each of its eight communities around the country by fundraising for organizations that support local homeless populations. The home office and distribution centers joined forces to raise $121,000 for charities. “One of our SanMar family values is to make a difference, and it was truly inspiring to…
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At one point, we all have made the mistake of leaving a candy bar in the sun. It’s truly devastating. (OK, maybe we’re being dramatic, but it really is annoying.) DJ Furgason, owner of CEShoppes Powered by Proforma,…
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If you are like most business owners, you want to make money from the efforts of others. A lot of people say they own their own businesses, but many really don’t own businesses at all. They just own jobs. Here’s the test: Can you fly to Hawaii for three months and tell someone else where…
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