Apparel

After Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase said he's "always open" in a press conference, 7-Eleven created a co-branded line of merchandise with Chase, including a sparkly 7-Eleven logo pendent, Bengals-colored apparel, and more.

PRINTING United Expo might appeal to printers from all over the world, but if there's one thing we've highlighted with our coverage is how the convergence of print and promotional products was fully on display in Atlanta. Speaking of displays, every trade show is sort of a promotional products show if you think about it.…

Another day of exploring the show floor and talking to decorators and printers is in the books. Today we're focusing on UV printing that looks like custom molded glass drinkware, innovations in adhesive patches on headwear, and the power of personalization.

Day one of the PRINTING United Expo in Atlanta is in the books, and boy, are our feet tired. Seriously folks, this show is huge. I know I've said that after Dallas, and then again after Vegas last year. But this one is next-level. With more than 1 million sq. ft. of show floor space…

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.

The city of Philadelphia Visitor Center teamed up with Sylvester Stallone for a branded merchandise pop-up outside of the city's art museum. The museum steps are famous for the "Rocky" training montage, and millions of visitors flock to the statue outside each year, creating a perfect merchandising opportunity.

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?

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.

At the Reciprocity Road Rally in Nashville, Charles River Apparel partnered with Reciprocity Road and its partners to donate over $7,500 to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Reciprocity Road is a brand merchandising group serving more than 150 Fortune 500 companies. It is comprised of 11 distributors, with Charles River Apparel as…

Just last year, Lululemon and Peloton were locked in a court battle over apparel designs. Now, the two fitness brands have announced a strategic partnership, which includes co-branded apparel.