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Read MoreYeti Coolers Files to Go Public
Yeti Coolers Inc., an Austin, Texas-based manufacturer of drinkware and coolers, has been making headlines this year. First, the company sued Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Betonville, Ark., for patent infringement. Then, a couple stranded…
Read MoreGood News: Miss Teen USA Swaps Bikinis for Athleisure
Without beauty pageants, we wouldn’t have “Miss Congeniality.” So, I do give them credit for that—but not much more. That is, until last week when the Miss Universe Organization announced that the Miss Teen USA competition would eliminate the swimwear competition and integrate an athletic wear competition. Among other things, do you know what that decision signals? Athleisure continues to soar in popularity, and it’s here to stay…
Read MoreCPSC Recalls More Than 500,000 Hoverboards
In February, we reported that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) had ruled every hoverboard unsafe. Now, the CPSC has gone one step further and recalled more than 500,000 hoverboards due to fire hazards and…
Read MoreThe Wrap: Under Armour Predicts the Future of Athletic Wear & More
Under Armour predicts the future of athletic wear, Alibaba implements new tactics to fight counterfeiting, President Barack Obama dreamt of owning a T-shirt shop, smart clothes are gaining traction, and a South Carolina town bans sagging pants: Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world…
Read MoreEagle Promotions Expands Building, Doubles Operation Space
Eagle Promotions, a Las Vegas-based distributor, recently expanded its office/warehouse space by 75,000 sq. ft. The newly expanded space now includes eight automated screen printing presses with the ability to print 1,000 shirts per hour. Mario Stadtlander, co-owner of Eagle Promotions, explained in a press release that the company decided to perform the expansion to…
Read More9 T-shirts for a Perfectly Fitting Promotion
We love T-shirts—we have dresser drawers full of them to prove it. But we’ve grown more selective of which tees make the cut these days and end-users have, too. Choosing the right T-shirt for your client’s promotion comes down to understanding the end-user’s need—from cut to fabrication. Here are a few styles that could be the perfect fit…
Read MoreS&S Activewear Opens Kansas Location
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., announced that its warehouse in Olathe, Kan., is now open. The new, 473,000 sq. ft. facility began receiving goods in the spring, and started shipping to customers in May. The customer pick-up window opened June 15, making the company’s fourth location fully operational and increasing its combined warehouse size to 1.5…
Read MoreTaylor Corp. Completes Acquisition of Staples Print Solutions
Taylor Corp., North Mankato, Minn., has completed its acquisition of Framingham, Massachusetts-based Staples Print Solutions after announcing its intent to acquire the subsidiary of Staples Inc. in April 2016. “The successful close further strengthens our foundation for future growth,” Deb Taylor, CEO of Taylor Corp., said in a press release. “We are pleased to add…
Read MoreThere’s No Law Against U.S. Flag Merchandise (or Is There?)
The Fourth of July has come and gone, and we spent the day celebrating here in Philadelphia. From the start of the day to the finale of the fireworks display,…
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