I must admit that I have yet to watch an episode of “Stranger Things,” but, based on the buzz that the Netflix show has generated, I intend to rectify that oversight quite soon. Whenever…
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Internet Slams Barneys’ $375 ‘Antifa’ Jacket
We’ve seen major fashion retailers majorly miss the mark in the past with their “trendy” fashion offerings, like Nordstrom’s $425 “muddy” jeans. However, it seems Barneys really messed up with their $375 “Antifa” jacket, and the internet is not letting it off the hook, according to the New York Post. Just for some background, the…
Taylor Swift Turns Major Fashion Mistake Into Merchandise
When you’re in the public spotlight, you’re unfortunately more prone to ridicule than the average human. We’ve all worn our shirts backwards, but for Taylor Swift, this fashion faux pas caused endless internet trolling. However, much like Beyoncé, Swift is turning this lemon into lemonade with a new merchandise line. According to BuzzFeed, the pop…
Kevin Spacey Was Creating ‘House of Cards’ Merchandise
It looks like Kevin Spacey was creating a merchandise line based off his “House of Cards” character, according to The Blast. However, in the midst of the mountain of sexual misconduct and assault allegations stacking up against…
Unpaid Zara Workers Sew Desperate Notes Into Clothing
Zara is under major fire this week after workers in Turkey made a frantic attempt to publicize their working conditions. According to USA Today, shoppers who purchased items from the fashion retailer were surprised to find desperate notes…
Vantage Apparel Adds Regional Sales Representative
Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., welcomed Scott Meade as the regional sales representative for Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. Meade joins Vantage with 20 years of experience in the promotional products industry. He has previously served as a board member of PAPPA and is currently a trustee of the SAAGNY Foundation Board. For more information…
Researchers Develop Smart Apparel That Can Open Doors, Unlock Smartphones
If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t tend to give too much thought to the technology you use in your daily life. Call me ignorant, but it’s supposed…
Lanco Enters Purchase Agreement With Nassau Candy, No Layoffs Planned
Despite reports circulating today that Lanco, Ronkonkoma, N.Y., was shutting its headquarters and laying off more than 100 employees, the company is remaining in business, albeit with a purchase plan in place with nearby Nassau Candy, which also has a partnership with Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant. “The bottom line is that there will be no…
Dressing the Part: Hidden Valley Ranch Unveils Clothing-Heavy Holiday Merchandise Collection
I have always been an olive oil-only indulger when eating salads, but I definitely appreciate the enthusiasm that other end-users have for dressings. I have also never been a big style buff, yet, again,…
Halls & Company Acquires ActNow Media
Halls & Company, Brooklyn Park, Minn., manufacturer of ID Line, announced that it has acquired ActNow Media, an Atlanta-based promotional products supplier. ActNow Media was founded almost 20 years ago by Fred Leamer, who started the company with the Write ‘n Roll paper mousepad, and expanded to more products, such as counter mats, wrist rests…
