Custom T-shirt company Teespring is under fire this week for selling a T-shirt with a racist phrase. Users noticed the “Black Women Are Trash” T-shirt, along with several other racist designs, and demanded Teespring pull the shirts immediately. The…
Read MoreTarget Accused of Ripping Off T-shirt Design
Looks like Target might be going the way of Forever 21 with its latest T-shirt. When will retailers learn that, thanks to the internet, you can’t get away with stealing another designer’s apparel? Whether or not this was a convenient accident, Yahoo Style pointed out that Target’s latest health-inspired T-shirt closely resembles designer Charli Cohen’s…
Read MoreFIBA Lifts Ban on Religious Headwear
This week, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) lifted a uniform rule that prohibited players from wearing religious headwear on the basketball court, according to Vice. For Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, a point guard who played for…
Read MoreRed Swimsuit Giveaway Majorly Backfires
Giveaways are a great way to increase brand exposure and develop relationships with prospective buyers, but if you’re not prepared, they can mean big trouble for your business. At least that was the case for Sunny Co.…
Read MoreGildan Will Keep Some American Apparel Made in U.S., But It Will Cost More
Many Americans count pride in their country among the steadiest staples in their lives, with made-in-the-U.S. designations serving as reflections of commercial relevancy and mobility. For 28 years, American Apparel has been a…
Read MoreSeriously, What’s Up With These Fidget Spinners?
Are fidget spinners this generation’s pogs? By that, I mean they are a fad toy that one kid inevitably brings to class to show his friends, who all go and get their own, and then the teacher is forced to ban them from the classroom. Seriously, where did these things come from? Aside from elementary…
Read MoreHow to Break Into the Thriving Health Care Market
From hospitals, to dentist offices, to insurance companies, the health care industry is booming. New practices are popping up all the time, and established companies are experiencing new growth opportunities. For distributors in health…
Read MoreAmerican Greetings Introduces ‘Give Meaning’ Campaign
The greeting card industry is buzzing with anticipation for the quickly approaching Mother’s Day and Father’s Day holidays, but the new “Give Meaning” campaign from American Greetings, Cleveland, encourages everyone to celebrate not just holidays and occasions, but also the everyday things—people and moments in life that really matter. “Give Meaning” is a rallying cry…
Read MoreMichigan Man to Serve Seven-Year Prison Term for Role in 5-hour Energy Counterfeit Scheme
Packed schedules prompt many people to reach for nutritional pick-me-ups, yet one man’s eagerness to place his profit over their welfare will find him depleted of freedom for the next seven years. Due to his involvement in a…
Read MoreA Look at the Current State of Promotional Writing Instruments
In December, Cimpress, Venlo, Netherlands, entered into an agreement to acquire Shelbyville, Tennessee-based National Pen Co. As part of the acquisition, Cimpress plans to develop National Pen Co.’s e-commerce business and implement National Pen Co.’s product offerings into…
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