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McDonald's Is Back With Another Celebrity Meal/Merch Tie-In, and It's Expensive as Heck
October 16, 2020 at 10:26 am

After we all got done telling them Cactus Jack sent us for the Travis Scott meal (and subsequent insane merchandise drop), McDonald’s teamed up with J Balvin for another branded meal and merchandise tie-in. And it’s not like this was an item or two. There’s an entire merchandise shop that includes, like, a zillion items...

Delta Apparel Introduces New On-Demand Digital Print Program
October 14, 2020 at 1:22 pm

Delta Apparel, Greenville, S.C., announced the opening of its first ‘On Demand DC,’ fulfillment program, expanding its digital print business. Through the program, Delta will open its ninth DTG2Go business, integrated with apparel retailer Hot Topic’s Nashville distribution center. This will reduce Hot Topic’s shipping costs and give it the opportunity to increase its use…

H&M Turns Old T-shirts Into Sweaters and Blankets In Store
October 14, 2020 at 12:50 pm

Apparel recycling is getting more advanced by the day, and fast fashion brands like H&M are doing their bit to repair their reputation for selling cheap, short-lived apparel destined for a landfill. Some H&M locations in Stockholm are now going to have an in-store apparel…

'NBA 2K21' Includes Disney-Specific In-Game Merchandise
October 12, 2020 at 12:16 pm

To the surprise of absolutely no one, Disney is capitalizing on hosting the NBA this season by inserting Disney-branded apparel into "NBA 2K21." It seems like gratuitous branding at first, but it’s just attention to detail, since this year’s NBA season was unlike any other. Disney knows a thing or two about attention to detail, especially when it comes to video game merchandise tie-ins...

Stran Promotional Solutions Acquires Wildman Imprints Division of Wildman Business Group
October 8, 2020 at 11:55 am

Stran Promotional Solutions and Wildman Business Group announced the sale of Wildman Imprints, the promotional products distributor division of Wildman Business Group, to Stran Promotional Solutions. While details of the financial deal are not being disclosed, the transaction was finalized and closed with an effective date of Sept. 26, 2020. As part of the asset…

Fashion Designers Debut 'Waist-Up' Apparel for Our Video Call World
October 7, 2020 at 12:18 pm

Donald Duck, rejoice: They’re finally making clothing for people who are only concerned with what they look like from the waist up! OK, this has more to do with the fact that everyone is “dressing up” (more like dressing waist-up) for Zoom calls and video meetings while they work from home, but fashion designers have been showcasing designs that allow for fancy tops and more relaxed bottoms...

PGA Tour Event Sells Merchandise to Benefit COVID Relief
October 6, 2020 at 1:25 pm

One of the big draws of a PGA Tour event is the merchandise tent. They don’t always have that allure and exclusivity of The Masters, but getting something like a shirt, hat or golf equipment is a fun way of saying “I was there,” especially if the Tour makes a stop nearby. Right now, golfers…

Vantage Apparel Launches Pop-Up Webstore Solution for the Holidays
October 6, 2020 at 11:30 am

Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., has launched a new holiday pop-up webstore solution to distributors that guarantees apparel shipped and delivered before the holidays. Aptly named “the Candy Cane Store,” the e-commerce-enabled site can be live for up to three weeks, and features the top gift-giving apparel ideas for the holiday season. Distributors can purchase the…

AirPop Launches in U.S. and Canada With New Line of Face Masks
October 5, 2020 at 11:46 am

AirPop, San Francisco, is bringing its expertise in creating high-performance air wearable products to the U.S. with the launch today of its new line of face masks for U.S. and Canadian customers. Three AirPop mask models are available for purchase—the Light SE, the Pocket, and the AirPop mask for kids—with original and Active models coming…

McDonald's Wants You to Wear Your Birthday Suit With Its Latest Branded Merch Launch
October 1, 2020 at 1:14 pm

I know we said McDonald's wants you to wear your "birthday suit," but we have to remind you (as your attorneys) not to show up to McDonald’s in the nude. This is just a clever turn of phrase on McDonald’s behalf. The fast food restaurant released a loungewear set to celebrate the the McFlurry's 25th anniversary from home, and it sold out in an hour...