One of President-elect Donald Trump’s platforms was cutting down on manufacturing job outsourcing. However, this has led many to speculate how exactly this fits in with Trump’s own clothing lines, since a majority of the collections are produced overseas. According to The New York Times, this conflict of interest…
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A.V. Club Ranks Best and Worst Promotions of 2016
As part of a year-end wrap-up, the popular pop culture site A.V. Club ranked its favorite (and least favorite) promotional items that its staff received from production companies, publishing companies, record labels and more. The staff members said that their favorite giveaways included an automobile kit featuring tools and jumper cables promoting a TV show about…
NHL Warns Against Fake Winter Classic Merchandise
One of the coolest things about the NHL’s Winter Classic, the annual outdoor game, is that the two participating teams usually wear special uniforms. Because of this, it’s a good opportunity for merchandise sales. The NHL is warning fans…
American Airlines Executives Wear New Uniforms to Try to Prove They Aren’t Harmful
After American Airlines CEO Doug Parker did his best to dodge questions regarding the health issues associated with the company’s new uniforms, American Airlines executives are pulling the ultimate “see, it’s…
China Tries ‘Name and Shame’ Tactics to Cut Down on Pollution
In an effort to crack down on manufacturing pollution in the smog-heavy country, China has named more than 20 businesses that it claims broke environmental rules, including paper mills and chemical producers. “Naming and shaming is…
InkSoft Adds Maddie Hack to Success Squad
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., announced the addition of Maddie Hack to its “Success Squad” technical support team. Hack operated a family-owned business for five years, growing the operation from a small, 300-square-foot space to a 1,500-square-foot operation. Despite the expansion, Hack’s shop kept all…
3 Critical Components of Your Web Strategy
Customer shopping expectations are racing ahead at light speed. We are at the point where buying online is often simpler and preferred over talking with a person. When that happens, new value is created and a new buying preferences are formed. To build your business, you must leverage your relationships while participating in the burgeoning…
FOP Asks Amazon to Remove Black Lives Matter Apparel
After convincing Walmart to remove apparel related to the Black Lives Matter campaign, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is trying to get Amazon to stop selling the…
Louis Vuitton Loses Another Legal Battle with My Other Bag
In February, LVMH, the umbrella company that owns Louis Vuitton, lost a case against parody bag-maker My Other Bag, which made tote bags featuring designs modeled after the high-end brand. But, apparently, that answer wasn’t good enough for Louis Vuitton, which took the case to appeals court. Now, the Court of Appeals for the Second…
American Apparel Closes 12 of its 13 UK Stores
After receiving approval to liquidate nine of its U.S. retail stores, Los Angeles-based American Apparel is closing 12 of its 13 U.K. stores, putting a total of 150 workers out of a job. The only remaining store is in the Camden section of London. “Over the last seven weeks, we have carried out our intention…