Apparel Accessories
December 4, 2015 at 4:32 pm
There is a major warning for shoppers after federal agents have made a bust of high-end counterfeit items in California's South Bay Area. Earlier this month at the De Anza College Flea Market, they seized more than $500,000 in fake merchandise. Purses, jewelry, sports jerseys, hats and shoes are just a sampling of the more…
December 3, 2015 at 6:01 pm
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced the return of its annual sock drive by committing to a donation of 200,000 pairs of socks—building on its total donation of more than 1.5 million pairs since 2009. Socks are the most needed, but least donated, article of clothing at homeless shelters. The socks will be distributed to The…
December 2, 2015 at 4:25 pm
Trimark Powered by Leed's, a division of promotional products supplier Polyconcept North America based in New Kensington, Pa., has created a new website that makes it easier for distributors to find, decorate and sell apparel. The site now features: A new layout, menu and navigation system More educational pages with information about product categories, decoration options, brands, special…
November 30, 2015 at 2:50 pm
Pacific Emblem Company, San Diego, has launched a newly designed website and coordinated brochure for the company’s offerings. As a custom headwear, patch and accessories manufacturer/importer for more than 25 years, the company made the decision to connect with customers further and showcase its product…
November 30, 2015 at 2:34 pm
The biggest football game in Alabama took place took place on Nov. 27, and the aftermath means big things for some Alabama stores. The winning team’s fanbase undoubtedly will flock to retailers to buy shirts, hats and other specialized memorabilia commemorating the win. Bama Fever/Tiger Pride, Dothan, Ala., is just one of the businesses that…
November 23, 2015 at 4:13 pm
As focus continues to grow on Marvel’s adult-focused characters through various Netflix series, Marvel and Disney Consumer Products have announced new merchandise plans for these characters, including Daredevil, The Punisher, Jessica Jones and Deadpool. This new development addresses a key Marvel strategy to tap into the…
November 19, 2015 at 4:57 pm
A group of Georgetown University student-athletes have voiced their opinions on sweatshop conditions by covering the Nike logos on their sneakers with tape. Georgetown has a partnership with Nike, which means that athletes usually are seen wearing Nike or Jordan branded…
November 18, 2015 at 7:04 pm
Plenty of Americans have purchased a hat supporting Donald Trump's campaign to "Make America Great Again," or a "Chillary Clinton" can cooler, but for our neighbors to the north, supporting a candidate could also mean breaking the law. The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) ruled…
November 18, 2015 at 6:04 pm
The White House aspirations of Sen. Bernie Sanders have inspired a new underwear company that mixes pop culture and politics. "Bernie's Briefs" is the brainchild of Alexandra MacLean, Nick Sherman and Todd Bailey. The three work at KSE Partners, a strategic communications and government…
November 18, 2015 at 5:08 pm
Penn Emblem Company, Philadelphia, is applying its mantra of “Do the right thing. Do things right,” by furthering its product safety certification. Penn Emblem Company’s Mexico location received certification from Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP). In order to meet WRAP guidelines, companies must “promote safe, lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing.” For more information on Penn…
