The rise of Amazon’s apparel brand has come in part as a result of faltering consumer interest in name-brands such as Gap, Nike, Lululemon Athletica and Under Armour. This waning of brand-loyalty is due largely to the lack of interest among millennials in logos, who instead favor factors such as quality and affordability…
Crystal D, St. Paul, Minn., has promoted three employees to new positions. Marketing manager Bridget Dahlgren has been promoted to director of sales and marketing. Dahlgren will now oversee the business development, inside sales solutions and marketing departments. Marketing coordinator Alexis Kurttila has been promoted to marketing manager. Kurttila will lead the marketing department to…
Two weeks ago, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin decided that the state was spending too much on what she called “swag,” and wanted to offset the $200 million budget deficit for this year and an anticipated $400 million for next year. To do that,…
Whenever Bob Uecker walks away from serving as the Milwaukee Brewers’ radio play-by-play announcer, he will leave the broadcast booth with much to be proud of, including his “Mr. Baseball” nickname,” an eponymous monument outside the club’s Miller Park, the 2003 Ford C. Frick Award and unforgettable turns in the “Major League” movie trilogy. Fully…
When it comes to the hottest merchandise in 2017, Supreme and Gucci cornered the market. So, it’s a little surprising to hear this week’s must-have merchandise comes from a group of PTA moms in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We all know Brooklynites tend to be on the forefront of the fashion trends, but according to The Cut,…
Smart apparel has become more prevalent in recent months. Every company from Levi’s to Under Armour is trying to take advantage of the new technological offerings. Now it looks like Nike is trying its hand at the smart apparel trend with…
KFC sent the internet into a frenzy when it launched its new online merchandise shop, KFC Ltd. The fried chicken-themed goods were quick to sell out, thanks to the reasonable prices and clever branding. Now, the fast food company is hoping to take advantage of the holiday shopping season with its new limited-edition collection. [caption…
If you’re like me, you have a closet full of T-shirts (my favorite is my Spice Girls tour T-shirt). Now that T-shirts have become a true fashion staple, it’s not unusual to see the majority of people donning T-shirts as part of their everyday wardrobes. Because of…
With 2017 coming to a close, now is the perfect time for you to reflect upon your year with complete honesty in order to help you plan your future. Did you reach and exceed all of your business and income goals in 2017? If you find yourself saying NO, watch this video to help you Recharge Your Resolutions.
It’s that time of year where people ask me what to get their friends who love gadgets. There is no shortage of ideas this year for you to consider. The hard part is finding the right gift for the right person. Let’s start with the obvious. Amazon Echo (Alexa): On the off chance you know someone…