Promo Apparel
May 4, 2016 at 3:22 pm
If you've been anywhere in my vicinity this past week, you've probably heard my "Beyoncé is a genius speech." (Sorry, roommates, parents, friends, family, strangers on my bus, etc.) First, she debuted her amazing athleisure line, then she surprised fans with the work of art that is "Lemonade," and, finally, she showed her skills at…
May 3, 2016 at 5:43 pm
We had plenty to report on in April 2016. Among the biggest stories, Taylor Corp. reached a deal to buy Staples Print Solutions, and Wal-Mart found itself in hot water. For those with busy schedules (or who just like to get a month's worth of news in a quick clip), we've compiled the biggest news of the month…
April 29, 2016 at 2:29 pm
SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., a supplier of apparel and accessories, announced the availability of Los Angeles-based lifestyle clothing brand Alternative Apparel. SanMar is carrying 41 Alternative Apparel styles, including 11 exclusive, unique designs developed in a collaboration between the two companies. “With the addition of this highly desirable retail brand, customers now have a full range…
April 28, 2016 at 5:07 pm
Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., announced its initiative to increase its selection of eco-friendly knitwear in the marketplace. It currently has more than 50 eco-friendly styles in women's, men's and children's styes, and continually is adding styles. In addition to all these styles, the company is expanding its sustainable fabrications, using organic cotton, recycled polyethylene terephthalate,…
April 28, 2016 at 3:48 pm
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced yesterday that it has acquired Pacific Brands Limited, an Australian underwear and intimates manufacturer, in a cash transaction valued at $800 million. According to a press release, Pacific Brands Limited's portfolio includes Bonds, a men's and women's basics brand; and Berlei, a women's undergarment brand. It includes three business units—Underwear,…
April 27, 2016 at 5:04 pm
Victoria's Secret will no longer sell swimwear after 2016; Nike now has a jacket that adapts to the weather; the Philadelphia Flyers poked fun at themselves with a "Stay Classy" giveaway tee; Sports Authority scraps bankruptcy plans and will go to auction; and Hanesbrands Inc. announced how they did in the first quarter: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…
April 27, 2016 at 2:55 pm
Expert Brand, Vernon, Calif., has announced the launch of its One Order, One Shipment, One Invoice (OSI) program, which offers printed performance shirts in one set-up. Customers can place an order by including their selected style numbers and colors, and uploading their desired artwork, and they will receive complimentary shipments within seven to 14 days.…
April 27, 2016 at 2:52 pm
Teenagers everywhere couldn't believe their ears when a British judge presiding over a One Direction court case said he had to stop court proceedings because he had never heard of the famous boy band. "Don't be surprised to hear that I have not heard of [the band]," said Judge Ian Lawrie QC of the Plymouth Crown Court,…
April 22, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Last week, we looked at at some of the merchandise commemorating Kobe Bryant's last game in the NBA, including a hat worth $38,024. That seems like a lot for a hat, but, as…
April 22, 2016 at 4:05 pm
"Try not to suck." That's the semi-official mantra for the Chicago Cubs this year. Taken from something Cubs manager Joe Maddon told Cubs infielder Javier Baez when the team called up Baez from the minors, the team printed the message (along with Maddon's trademark, thick-rimmed glasses) on a T-shirt to benefit Maddon's Respect 90 Foundation.…
