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Alibaba's Jack Ma Says Fakes Are Better than Originals
June 22, 2016 at 5:36 pm

Jack Ma said many counterfeit goods are now of better quality than the genuine articles, in an apparent riposte to criticism that Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce group he founded, profits from the sale of knockoffs. The remarks by the chairman of Alibaba, which has long been dogged by accusations of tolerating the sale of counterfeit…

NBA Finals Merch: Celebratory Cavaliers and Would-be Warriors
June 20, 2016 at 6:18 pm

Despite going down three games to one, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a miracle win in the NBA Finals over last year's champions, the Golden State Warriors. Cavaliers fans are celebrating (hopefully safely), and the team released its official commemorative merchandise to the NBA's online store. Here are some of the items that…

Preview: Check out the DNC, RNC Merchandise
June 17, 2016 at 3:40 pm

With merchandisers for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) and Republican National Convention (RNC) officially selected, voters finally are able to snag a sneak peek at some of the convention merchandise. The DNC selected Philadelphia-based distributor Impact Dimensions as the official merchandiser for the DNC three months ago, while the RNC selected Ohio-based distributor ASW Global last week.…

Hanesbrands Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Succession Plan
June 16, 2016 at 5:44 pm

Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., yesterday announced that its board of directors approved its leadership succession plan, under which Richard A. Noll, chairman and CEO of Hanesbrands Inc., would narrow his role to executive chairman. Current chief operating officer Gerald W. Evans Jr. will assume the role of CEO, effective Oct. 1. According to a press…

5 Caps End-users Need This Summer
June 15, 2016 at 6:22 pm

Whether it's to keep sun out of your eyes or to prevent painful scalp sunburn (yes, that's a thing), hats are a staple in most people's summer wardrobes. Here are a few caps that can help end-users stay safe from the rays and keep them looking stylish,…

5 Reasons Chance the Rapper is a Marketing Genius
June 15, 2016 at 3:43 pm

At this point, if you haven't heard of Chance the Rapper, you're living under a rock (no offense, Dad). 2016 has been the year of Chance the Rapper, and I'm not upset about it. From his new album "Coloring Book" to his line of Chicago White Sox hats (they sold out before I could even…

The Republican National Convention Selects Official Merchandiser
June 9, 2016 at 2:58 pm

While the merchandise provider for the Democratic National Convention was chosen months ago, the Cleveland 2016 Host Committee selected its official merchandise provider for the Republican National Convention yesterday. According to Crain's Cleveland Business, Mogadore, Ohio-based ASW Global was chosen as…

Muhammad Ali's Death Could Cause Merchandise Boom
June 8, 2016 at 4:17 pm

Legendary boxing champion and activist Muhammad Ali passed away last week. Regarded by many as the greatest of all time, Ali's impact on the world of boxing and the world in general will…