With its origins in Milton, Massachusetts and headquarters in New York City, Barstool Sports, through founder Dave Portnoy, has adopted a take-no-nonsense-from-anyone identity thanks to its satirical coverage of sports and men’s lifestyle matters and eclectic apparel collections. The items that comprise the entity’s Saturdays Are For The Boys (SAFTB) line have made Portnoy and…
Read MoreMy 5 Favorite Promotions of the Week, Part 4
It’s been awhile since I compiled my list of promo favorites, but in the spirit of the holidays and “The Sound of Music,” I figured it was time to list out a few of my favorite things from this past week. Keep reading for my top five. 1. Sixers Scarf Credit:…
Read MoreThese 5 Apparel Colors Are Trending for 2018
With the year coming to a close, there’s no better time to look ahead to 2018. For us in the promotional apparel world, that means it’s time to make predictions about which colors will take off. Pantone already announced its 2018 color of the year, but fashion news sites are beginning to make their bold…
Read MorePinterest Predicts These 10 Style Trends Will Be Huge for 2018
Thanks to Pinterest’s massive cache of user data, the social media site can make relatively accurate predictions when it comes to what’s sure to be hot in the coming year. For 2017, it was bell sleeves, pins and patches, and neutrals. The company just released its apparel trend predictions for 2018, and if you’re looking…
Read MoreArby’s Joins the Merchandise Game With Must-See ‘Meat Sweats’
We can say with confidence that 2017 was the year of fast food merchandise. From Taco Bell to KFC, fast food chains churned out their best combo meals with a side of must-have apparel, and we loved every minute of it. Thankfully, the good times are here to stay thanks to Arby’s new branded merchandise.…
Read MoreActivists Call for Levi’s to Overhaul Supply Chain for Environmental Purposes
The environmental group Stand.earth is calling on Levi Strauss & Co. to overhaul its supply chain and implement renewable energy, asking the company to source at least 50 percent of its energy from renewable resources by 2035. Last week, activists showed up at the company’s flagship San Francisco store, taking off their jeans as part…
Read MoreMinor League Sports Continue Promotional Dominance With Delaware 87ers’ SpongeBob Jerseys
While it’s funny to think of grown men donning these uniforms in an actual game, it’s heartwarming to know that the proceeds from ticket sales and a jersey auction will benefit CHILD, Inc. The Wilmington, Delaware based charity advocates for neglected and abused children in the state…
Read MoreMust-See: How the Philadelphia Flyers Used Light-Up Bracelets for the Ultimate Fan Experience
Philadelphia often takes a few lumps over numerous aspects of life here, but nobody should ever accuse the City of Brotherly Love’s residents and creative overseers with being dim bulbs when it…
Read MoreStarline Inc. Receives QCA Accreditation
Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, the promotional product industry’s only independent, non-governmental accreditation organization dedicated to helping companies provide brand safety, has awarded QCA Accreditation to Starline Inc., Grand Island, N.Y. Starline becomes only the third supplier in 2017 to achieve Accreditation status as a result of meeting the rigorous qualifications of the promotional products…
Read MoreHappy New Month: Inch by Inch, Life’s a Cinch
As the New Year approaches, most people will make New Year’s resolutions. Some will take time to plan their resolutions. Others may make their resolutions on New Year’s Eve as midnight approaches. I’ve tried both approaches. Neither works. It’s hard, perhaps impossible, to change overnight. Most people have great goals in mind when they make…
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