It looks like Run-D.M.C aren’t the only ones to face recent merchandise rights scrutiny. According to NME, Mötley Crüe is being sued over images used in its farewell tour merchandise collection. Photographers Barry Levine and Neil Zlozower said they took multiple…
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We may not be fashion experts, but we understand the importance of accessories. Whether it’s a classy looking watch, a helpful fitness bracelet, a shiny lapel pin or a sparkly pair of earrings, accessories can make a big difference in an outfit…
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Not that Kanye West needed any help in the motivation department, but he got a little boost when he broke the record for merchandise sales at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, beating…
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have perhaps the most well-known rally towel in history: the “Terrible Towel.” Most Steelers fans have at least one in their possession, and the stands at Steelers games, whether home or away, are full of the spinning yellow towels. So, before Monday’s upcoming game between the Steelers and the Washington Redskins in…
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One of Steve Jobs’ turtlenecks is up for auction; Google lets apparel retailers sell straight through search results; Lululemon sees financial growth but stock decline; researchers create fabric that could keep us cool; and Hanesbrands Inc. celebrates a milestone: Here’s what’s happening in the apparel world…
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Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, has acquired Oceanside, California-based supplier Neet Feet Inc., which has supplied promotional flip-flops and sandals since 1987, and introduced die-cut “Logo Footprint” flip-flops in 1989. “No other supplier offers better quality custom logo footwear, flip-flops and sandals than Neet Feet, and I believe the fit of the Neet Feet product line with that…
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Everyone from my friends to my parents binge-watched Netflix’s hit show “Stranger Things.” In fact, I had to put my hands over my ears anytime I entered the break room because my co-workers kept revealing spoilers. And, like everyone else, I felt a huge void in my life the moment I finished the last episode. Not…
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HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the affiliation of A Branovan Company, a promotional products distributor based in Milwaukee. “We are pleased to welcome the Branovan Company team to the HALO family,” said Dale Limes, senior vice president of sales for HALO Branded Solutions. “Their affiliation will improve our presence in a key Midwest market…
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World Emblem, North Miami, Fla., announced that it has relocated its Canadian facility to a new, larger manufacturing plant in Mississauga, Ontario. The relocation comes as a result of the company’s growth over the past few years. The new office space is approximately 10,000 sq. ft., which makes it twice the size of its previous…
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule on Friday stating that companies can no longer market consumer antibacterial soap products including certain active ingredients. The ruling said that manufacturers did not demonstrate that certain ingredients are safe for long-term daily use and more effective than plain soap and water in terms of…
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