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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…

Crayola Goes Beyond Clothes for Colorful Kohl's Co-Brand
September 28, 2023 at 12:01 pm

When it comes to color and creativity, there aren't many brands that come to mind more quickly than Crayola. After partnering with Vans for a customizable line of sneakers, Crayola is partnering with Kohl's for an exclusive co-branded apparel line for kids, which rolls out next week.

Aldi Expands Its Branded Merchandise Universe with Back-to-School Products
September 25, 2023 at 12:02 pm

It seems like Aldi really is committing to this seasonal merchandise drop thing. It would be reasonable that a grocery chain wouldn't keep up with its planned releases, but another seasonal line just came out. This time Aldi is bridging the gap between the warm days of summer and the chillier fall evenings, transitioning into…

Decoration Lessons from Fanatics' Crooked Football Gear Problem
September 20, 2023 at 9:47 am

A Philadelphia Eagles fan went viral after calling out the crooked print on a Fanatics T-shirt. Other fans chimed in with their own stories of Fanatics' printing errors — usually crooked names and numbers. Even a giant company like Fanatics makes mistakes, but these are unforced errors for a printer.

Bandannas and Pet Swag - The Perfect Fall Pairing for Beverage Promotion
September 5, 2023 at 1:37 pm

As you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance there’s some sort of beverage in your hand or on your desk. In this ever-growing category, the explosion of specialty beverages like flavored seltzers, micro-brewery limited edition drops, and new energy drinks that promise to keep you going have provided the population with a plethora of…