KFC Launches New Merchandise For the Holiday Season

KFC sent the internet into a frenzy when it launched its new online merchandise shop, KFC Ltd. The fried chicken-themed goods were quick to sell out, thanks to the reasonable prices and clever branding. Now, the fast food company is hoping to take advantage of the holiday shopping season with its new limited-edition collection. [caption…

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Hat Made With Synthetic Spider Silk Shows Promise of What’s to Come

Arachnophobes of the world (myself included) might tell you they’re interested in any solution that involves avoiding spiders altogether. While that’s not entirely possible (or environmentally sound), companies using artificial spider-silk have been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in apparel without the use of our eight-legged friends (or enemies). Back in July, Bolt Threads,…

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Bella+Canvas Introduces Brand New Kids Collection

Bella+Canvas, Los Angeles, launched a new Bella+Canvas Kids collection that will include a premium collection of combed and ring-spun blank apparel in baby, toddler and youth sizing. “We are doing kids’ [apparel] like no one has ever done before,” says co-CEO and co-founder Danny Harris. “We’re bringing the Bella+Canvas quality and style to a market…

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Terry Town Hires New Multi-Line Representatives

Terry Town, San Diego, has announced the hiring of McGovern Marketing, made up of Kurt and Kyle McGovern, to represent the company in the states of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. “Kurt and Kyle have deep experience in the states they represent, and we’re thrilled to now have the highest level of professional coverage in…

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Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant Finalizes Lanco Acquisition

NC Chocolate Manufacturing LLC (NCCM), parent company of Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant, acquired the assets of Lanco, Ronkonkoma, N.Y. The acquisition, which is NCCM’s sixth in the promotional products industry and its largest to date, was finalized on Dec. 8. “We are excited to announce the acquisition of Lanco,” Lance Stier, managing member of NCCM,…

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Star Wars Inspired Jackets From Columbia Sell Out in Minutes

For the collection, Columbia made only 1,980 copies of each jacket (in reference to the film’s year of release), which sold out in mere minutes online. Fans also camped out at stores for a chance to buy one of the limited copies that made it to a select number of Columbia locations…

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