We’ve all been there: You’re at a concert or a comedy show and the person in front of you holds up their phone, recording the show they’re seeing with their own eyes for the sake of made up internet points and accolades of “friends.” It’s a necessary evil of the 21st century. But is it…
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Filed in a federal court in Minneapolis, the lawsuit describes the as-yet-unknown defendants as “large-scale, professional counterfeiters.” The purpose of the suit is to provide the three plaintiffs with the power to stop counterfeiters from producing and selling their false goods, as well as to enact an ex parte temporary restraining order..
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Obsessed with television as a teenager (it is a wonder that I performed quite well academically), I had a slew of shows that appealed to my penchant for pondering what life could be like outside of Southwest Philadelphia. Since Will Smith, through “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” explored an existence beyond the confines of West…
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We’ve got an exciting Big Game to look forward to this weekend. While we can argue all day about which team has the better offense, or which coach runs the better plays, we, in the promotional apparel business, care a great deal about which team has the better merchandise. This year, however, it’s not just…
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While retail continues to decline, there’s one category that remains strong: outdoor apparel. According to The Street, marketing firm NPD Group Inc. found that outdoor apparel continues to dominate the apparel market, even while overall fashion apparel sales are down 4 percent in the U.S. According to NPD Group, the $48 billion active apparel category…
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Back in November, we detailed the backlash that came as a result of blaze pink hunting gear. Many women said the hunting coats were misguided, and some even said they were insulting and demeaning. While Michigan allowed the pink hunting gear to hit store shelves, there was a caveat. The bill mandated that the Natural…
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It’s probably no surprise that Amazon’s apparel sales are doing well, but it turns out, the e-commerce giant is doing really well. According to WWD, research firm One-Click Retail is projecting that Amazon will become the largest clothing seller in the U.S. by the end of 2018. Currently, the largest clothing seller is Macy’s. Here’s…
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One Stop, Grand Rapids, Mich., has hired Tony Deleonabreu as director of operations, overseeing all facets of distribution and customer service. Prior to joining One Stop, Deleonabreu worked for the Kellogg Company, and has more than 30 years of experience in the transportation, distribution and warehouse management industry. Deleonabreu has held several director-level positions within…
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Despite the mixed signals regarding NAFTA discussions, the U.S.’s trade partners in Mexico and Canada were optimistic about the trade agreement’s future. Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo, who was at the center of the controversy surrounding sugar exports to the U.S., said it was the first time in which all three parties involved felt that…
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While it is too early now to speculate as to where Sycamore is looking to take Staples in the future, one thing remains certain: the failure of the Office Depot merger back in 2016 has proven extremely costly for the office supplier…
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