Tommy Hilfiger Launches Smart Apparel No One Asked For

When it comes to smart apparel, there are many fashion brands that have done it right. Nike launched its immersive NBA jerseys. Levi’s partnered with Google for its smart jacket. But we can’t help but scratch our heads at Tommy Hilfiger’s new smart apparel venture. According to TechCrunch,…

Read More

All In the Logo: How Lululemon Turned Athleisure Apparel Into Work-Appropriate Attire

We’re constantly trying to find new and innovative ways to turn workout apparel into work-appropriate everyday wear. There’s still that one staggering question of “how do we get away with wearing a brand that is so commonly known for being one of the largest athletic/athleisure apparel companies?” Actually, the answer is quite simple, and Lululemon figured it out. It’s all about a new way the apparel company is using its logo…

Read More

Are Clothing Vending Machines The Next Big Thing?

When we were growing up, we might have ventured a guess that clothing vending machines might exist in the future. Sure, those clothing items would have been branded with Lisa Frank artwork and the Spice Girls, but a vest vending machine is (almost) as exciting. According to Chron, there’s one of those very machines at…

Read More

SanfordB2B Parent Company Newell Brands Stock Drops to Five-Year Low, Projects $100M Loss Due to Tariffs

Newell Brands Inc. shares dropped to their lowest point since January 2013 yesterday after the company released its second-quarter results, in which it pointed out that trade tensions resulting from U.S. tariffs could cost the company as much as $100 million and impact each one of its businesses. Those businesses include SanfordB2B, a supplier of writing instruments in the promotional channel…

Read More

Electronic Fidget Spinner Charging in Car Causes Vehicle Fire

A car was left scorched in Harrisburg, Pa., after an electronic fidget spinner burst into flames while it was charging inside it. The fidget spinner, which doubled as a Bluetooth speaker, was left on the passenger seat of the car when it combusted. The owner of the vehicle was able to extinguish most of the…

Read More

Hub Pen Company Hires Junior Buyer Joe Tessier

HUB Promotional Group’s Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the hiring of junior buyer Joe Tessier. In this role, Tessier will help process purchase orders for both production and non-production supplies. He also will help to coordinate on-time delivery of product, aiding in maintaining stock levels for customer orders.…

Read More