It’s hard to leave money lying on the table. I’ve heard a lot of people eager for the sale, drooling over the pennies that could easily be had. “Money is money,” they will opine and blame and shame you for not picking up the easy bucks. Here’s the problem with the easy bucks: They keep…
Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., announced that its “Sweet Sounds of Summer” sales contest began yesterday and includes music-themed prizes, such as New Orleans Jazz Festival and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame vacation packages, Fender guitars, and StubHub gift cards, for each order of $7,500 or more. The contest runs through August 31, and is…
Adidas announced that it has agreed to sell Philadelphia-based sportswear company Mitchell & Ness in order to create budget space for a different strategy. Reuters reported that the buyer is a newly formed company primarily owned by Juggernaut Capital Partners, a U.S. private equity firm. We spoke with Peter Capolino, who took over the original Mitchell…
As the Stanley Cup Finals continue, NHL officials have advised fans to stay on the lookout for counterfeit Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks Stanley Cup merchandise. According to WPXI, the first thing…
Most bands sell T-shirts (sometimes featuring spelling mistakes). Others sell hats, tote bags and other merchandise items. For the most part, we never have seen items too far out of the ordinary (unless anyone wants to take any of our ideas). That was until Radiohead, which made the oath years ago never to do anything…
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, announced Mary Dobsch, MAS, owner and president of Washington, Missouri-based supplier The Chest Inc., as the 2016 PPAI Woman of Achievement. The presentation of the PPAI Woman of Achievement award will take place during…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba in relation to its huge sales on China’s Singles’ Day shopping event and revenue reporting practices. According to a release from Alibaba, the SEC is investigating its report of operating data from Singles’ Day, a day in China to celebrate single people…
Ah, “business casual.” What does it mean? Well, that depends on whom you ask. In a general sense, it falls somewhere between shirt and tie, and T-shirt and jeans. It brings a little more style, while maintaining a more relaxed atmosphere. Arm your end-users with these go-to business casual options so the next time that networking event invite says “business casual,” they’ll be ready…
UV clothing can add necessary protection in the sun, a British man was arrested for wearing an offensive T-shirt, minor league team to honor Prince with themed jerseys, Adidas sells Mitchell & Ness, and a stylish wearable wants to help us de-stress and stay happy: Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world…
Last week, the CPSC announced that Teavana has agreed to pay a $3.75 million civil penalty because the company failed to report that some of its glass tea tumblers posted a safety risk to consumers, according to The National Law Review. However, the CPSC has not released a…