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Hanesbrands Inc. Considers Champion Sale
November 6, 2023 at 12:03 pm

Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., is reportedly interested in selling its Champion brand, with management firms WHP Global and Authentic Brands Group showing interest in buying it. According to CNBC, Hanes could decide to sell Champion in an effort to cut costs, after facing pressure from activist investors at Barington Capital Group. Champion reportedly sees annual…

Growth Opportunities for Apparel Decorators
November 2, 2023 at 11:06 am

This article originally appeared in Apparelist. To see more, click here If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that diversification and flexibility are key operational functions to remain in business. For apparel decorators, the idea of convergence (or adding additional products and services) has emerged over the past several years. It’s clear that to survive…

Phillies Slugger Nick Castellanos' Son Is Designing Another T-shirt for Charity
October 17, 2023 at 9:20 am

Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos' son, Liam, designed a T-shirt for charity while his dad was playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Now that he's in Philly and making history in the playoffs, the younger Castellanos is literally going back to the drawing board for another line of apparel.

What's 'Delicore,' and How Can Your Restaurant Customers Embrace This Trend?
October 12, 2023 at 1:14 pm

You've seen apparel trends like "Gorpcore" and "Normcore." Now there's Delicore—the phenomenon of restaurants and deli merchandise being treated as high fashion, thanks to celebrities and luxury labels. So, how can you turn this trend into an opportunity for your food service industry clients?

Colorado Merch Surges 1,200% Year-Over-Year Thanks to 'Coach Prime' Effect
October 12, 2023 at 12:58 pm

University of Colorado's merchandise sales have increased by 1,200% year-to-date, and most of that is due to the Coach Prime Effect. Similar to the Taylor Swift Effect, the Coach Prime Effect is what happens when a new variable enters an established medium and create new demand in something from new audiences.

The “Paw”-Fect Gift Idea for the Holidays – Swag-Wag Pet Promotions
October 6, 2023 at 2:18 pm

Every holiday season, the whole world turns its attention to the popular trends and ideal gifts that are topping the year’s charts. While this largely affects the retail landscape, it would be a HUGE opportunity miss, if promotional products distributors didn’t also pay attention to trending holiday needs. Whether certain themes, colors, items, or passions…