These days, if fans are not happy with a team’s new uniform choices, they’ll definitely voice their discontent. (The Los Angeles Chargers learned that one the hard way.) Now, the Washington Wizards are feeling the wrath of scorned fans, according to CBS Sports. The team’s Monday night game against the Oklahoma City Thunder was broadcast…
Read MoreTrump’s Trade Plans Could Hurt Apparel Sector Most
In light of President Donald Trump’s “America First” trade plan, industry analysts are predicting the retail and apparel industries will be hit hardest, according to Mauldin Economics. Because most of the garment industry no longer operates in the U.S., these companies will feel the impact of Trump’s…
Read MoreStarbucks Teams With Lilly Pulitzer, S’well for Water Bottle Line
Starbucks is good at holiday cheer. But, unlike the winter-themed holiday cups the company rolled out in December, this new idea is a bit more springy. Starbucks is teaming up with Lilly Pulitzer to create limited edition S’well water bottles. Starbucks teamed up with Lily Pulitzer for limited-edition S’well bottles. (Image…
Read MoreIowa State University Loses Appeal Over Marijuana-Themed Shirts
Iowa State University lost an appeal in a federal free speech lawsuit against students who wanted to create T-shirts in support of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). The students, Erin Furleigh and Paul Gerlich, who were presidents of the ISU chapter of NORML, wanted to create T-shirts with the school’s mascot…
Read MoreLibrary of Congress Removes Trump Poster With Typo
The Library of Congress stopped selling a commemorative inauguration poster of President Trump after it noticed a typo. It was a picture of Trump with the caption “No dream is too big, no challenge is to great,” using the preposition “to” rather than the adverb “too.” (Image via New York Daily…
Read MoreBIC Graphic Red Wing Donates $5,500 to Local Sheriff Department
The Red Wing, Minn., branch of BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., donated $5,500 to the Goodhue County, Minn., sheriff’s department to support the foundation of the water rescue and recovery team. Cassie Otto, Deb Fleming and Linda Huppert of BIC Graphic Red Wing visited the Goodhue County Sheriff Department to present them…
Read MoreThird Disney-Related Product Recall in Two Months
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Feld Entertainment, Vienna, Va., is recalling its light-spinner toy wands because the top component can detach, exposing a metal rod that poses an injury hazard to children. The…
Read MoreRoger Goodell Was Not Happy About Some Patriots’ Shirt Choices
The New England Patriots were kind of sore winners after the amazing comeback win in Super Bowl LI. But, the target of their celebration wasn’t the losing Atlanta Falcons, it was NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Goodell has been tough on the Patriots this year, what with the “Deflategate” scandal, for example. So, when the Patriots…
Read MoreWhat’s In the Grammys Gift Bag?
Last night was music’s biggest night: The Grammy Awards. And, if you can believe it, the gift bag that attendees and nominees received contained some interesting giveaways. Thanks to the Daily Mail, we can take a look inside, so to speak. Here were some of the ones that…
Read MoreThe Secret to Multi-Year, Multi-Million Dollar Success
It’s said that a referral is the highest compliment you can receive in the business world. Kelly Stone, owner of The Idea Box Powered by Proforma, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based distributorship, is proof that a positive referral, backed by unmatched resources, can have a great impact on your business. In her case, it was the leverage she needed to help her company soar into a multi-million dollar, three-year contract with Spirit Airlines…
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