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Vantage Apparel Adds New Xtreme Visibility Safety Apparel for 2021
October 20, 2020 at 11:40 am

Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., announced the addition of its new safety apparel line through an exclusive partnership with Xtreme Visibility. Planned for launch in November 2020, the new safety line includes a wide assortment of ANSI-certified Class 2 and Class 3 vests, shirts, sweatshirts, rainwear and jackets—all ready for decoration and fulfillment in 72 hours…

Mucinex's 'Sickwear' Branded Apparel Line Is Designed to Make You Feel Better
October 19, 2020 at 11:44 am

We all have comfy clothes we turn to when we don’t feel well, like an especially soft hoodie or a favorite pair of sweatpants. Mucinex is trying to do more to make sick people feel better by introducing a line of “Sickwear,” stylish designer apparel pieces that help you feel better and look great. The…

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…