Federal law enforcement agents are investigating whether members of the United Auto Workers union received illegal payments after purchasing promotional products for the union. The Detroit News reported that about 10 promo distributors have received subpoenas so far to produce documents, and the process could lead to more criminal charges. There have already been eight…
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From T-shirt to Branded Beer: Cubs Manager Joe Maddon’s ‘Try Not to Suck’ Empire
Likeable figures abound in MLB, with Joe Maddon being among the most revered. Since leading the Chicago Cubs to the 2016 World Series title that ended the franchise’s 108-year championship drought, the manager can never do any wrong in the eyes of Illinois residents, but the 65-year-old has far more on his mind than delighting…
IMAGEN Brands Welcomes Lisa Brooks as Vice President of Marketing
IMAGEN Brands, Mason, Ohio, announced the addition of Lisa Brooks as vice president of marketing. Brooks comes to IMAGEN Brands from outside the promotional products industry, holding leadership roles in consumer packaged and durable goods organizations representing home fragrance, stationary, art and crafts, baby gear, and adult beverage categories.…
BBQ Truck’s Controversial ‘LGBTQ’ T-shirts Sell Out as Criticism Mounts
A BBQ food truck is making national news this week, and it’s all because of T-shirts. According to CNN, a food truck in Kentucky is selling shirts that say, “I support LGBTQ.” On the surface, that seems like a positive message, but the text below that shifts focus. The entire shirt reads, “I support LGBTQ…
It’s Been a Busy Week for Sustainable Apparel
Sustainable apparel is nothing new, but in 2019 the sector has seemingly undergone tremendous growth. From a green-apparel subscription box that is attracting a ton of followers to sustainable apparel at PPAI Expo 2019, tons of apparel companies are getting in on the movement. This week was no different, with a number of sustainable apparel announcements making headlines…
Customs Officials Nab Nearly $12 Million in Counterfeit Sports Team Rings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday that it collected $11.7 million in phony team rings last month, with the fakes infringing on four athletic teams’ trademarks. The imitations included championship rings of the last two Super Bowl victors…
HanesBrands Celebrates 10th Consecutive U.S. EPA Energy Star Award for Environmental Stewardship
HanesBrands’ commitment to be an international leader in energy management and eco-friendly business operations has earned the company its 10th consecutive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Sustained Excellence/Partner of the Year award for continued success in energy conservation, carbon emissions reduction and environmental sustainability. Hanes was recognized by the EPA for its 2018 environmental…
Forever 21 Keeps Cranking Out Branded Apparel Collections, This Time With Pepsi
Forever 21 and Pepsi have teamed up for an exclusive line that features Australian DJ, Alison Wonderland. The collection includes tons of crop tops, biker shorts, socks, a beach towel and more!
Patagonia Corporate Branded Vests Are Selling for Big Money Online
When Patagonia announced earlier this month that it would cease selling certain co-branded vests, the brand unintentionally created a major second-hand surge in the marketplace. The company said it will no longer provide corporate apparel to certain financial companies (in addition to an already lengthy…
Scooters Are Somehow Cool Again, So Maybe Give Branded Scooters a Try
Scooters—once thought of as the forgotten child in the bicycle and skateboard family that only had a place in the hearts of children and Google employees traveling throughout the office in a display of high tech whimsy—have grown up. Like any evolution or maturation, the scooter is a far cry from the simple, rattly, metal…