Sports apparel company Fanatics, who recently inked a huge licensing deal with the NFL, is in major hot water this week. According to Bloomberg, the U.S. government is suing the…
Read MoreIvanka Trump Shuts Down Namesake Apparel Company
It was announced this week that Ivanka Trump made the decision to shut down her clothing company to pursue a career in public policy.
Read MoreIncentive Depot Brings Proforma Resources to the Chicago Area
Proforma, Cleveland, announced that Brian Stapleton will now serve Naperville, Ill., and the surrounding community with his new marketing business, Incentive Depot Powered by Proforma. As a Proforma owner, Stapleton gains access to the resources offered by Proforma. “The platform, buying power and expertise that Proforma provides to owners…
Read MoreStarter Is Providing Football Apparel Again, but Not for the NFL
Not to get all “only ’90s kids will remember” on you, but, well, those who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s will likely remember how ubiquitous NFL-branded Starter jackets were. While Starter isn’t all over the NFL sidelines like it used to be, the company isn’t totally out of the football game. The good…
Read MoreGolden Knights and U.S. Army’s Parachute Team Resolve Trademark Matter
When the 2017-18 NHL schedule commenced, one could say the word “no” surrounded the Vegas Golden Knights, as in they—being an expansion team minus a captain, an identity and any supposed star player—would have zero hope of escaping the sort of wretched campaign that typically befalls a first-year team. The Western Conference squad, which certainly…
Read MoreAmerican Solutions for Business Appoints Dana Zezzo as New Vice President of Marketing and Vendor Relations
American Solutions for Business, Glennwood, Minn., announced that Dana Zezzo, CAS, will be joining the company as its new vice president of marketing and vendor relations. Zezzo most recently held the position of vice president of sales and marketing at Imagen Brands. Prior to this role, he was chief…
Read MoreAnaheim Ducks Unveil Iconic Throwback Jerseys for Upcoming NHL Season
In an effort to reap the benefits of nostalgia—and, presumably, to boost jersey and merch sales as well—the Anaheim Ducks have decided to introduce a third, or alternate, jersey design for the 2018-19 NHL season in celebration of the team’s 25th anniversary…
Read MoreWe Were Right About ‘Millennial Night’ Being a Success
A little over a week ago, we did a story on the Montgomery Biscuits’ upcoming “Millennial Night” ballpark promo, and the outrage that ensued. In my defense of it, I said that, while calling millennials self-absorbed and needing instant gratification is not a new or exciting joke, it’s something that gave a regional brand national…
Read MoreUniversity of Illinois Settles with Alumnus in ‘Make Illinois Great Again’ Apparel Suit
Whenever Ted O’Malley nears a monumental anniversary of his graduation from the University of Illinois, the institution will likely send him materials that promote some sort of celebration or reunion. As of late June, though, the higher learning institution might find itself issuing that outreach with a bittersweet disposition, as the university had to pay…
Read MoreNick Foles, Backup Quarterback, Named No. 1 in Player-Branded NFL Merchandise Sales
Coming in second—though he comes in last by every standard here in the city of brotherly love—was all time great quarterback and wannabe Bond villain Tom Brady. Carson Wentz, despite injury and a lack of Super Bowl-related hype, managed to come in third place for merch sales…
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