Apparel Accessories
February 5, 2016 at 6:42 pm
CustomInk, Fairfax, Va., has acquired Represent, a Los Angeles-based online merchandise company. According to TechCrunch, CustomInk acquired Represent for close to $100 million in a cash and stock deal. Represent, founded in 2014, allows users to create and sell apparel and accessories similarly to how CustomInk does. What sets Represent apart is that it works…
February 4, 2016 at 4:48 pm
Getting young people out to the ballots is important for candidates. Over time, we've seen candidates employ a lot of techniques to try to appeal to the young voters—some have been effective, others fall flat. Here are a few of the more recent ways the presidential candidates are trying to appeal to millennials. 1. "Loud and…
February 1, 2016 at 6:37 pm
As the Super Bowl nears, it’s important for customers to pay close attention to the products, as many fake items are popping up…
January 29, 2016 at 4:24 pm
Amherst College has decided to change its mascot. The college has decided to separate itself from its Lord Jeff mascot, named after Lord Jeff Amherst, founder of Amherst, Mass., due to controversy surrounding the historical figure. According to WWLP, Amherst College announced that it will…
January 28, 2016 at 4:13 pm
As Super Bowl 50 (aka the reason why the 50-yard lines were gold during this NFL season) approaches, the NFL Shop at Super Bowl will open its doors at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco, where it will stock exclusive Super Bowl 50 merchandise. According to KRON4,…
January 27, 2016 at 6:25 pm
This week's #OOTW (Outfit of the Week) is inspired by model Karlie Kloss' athleisure street style (I picked it in part because I have her pictured Nike shoes!). With a few athletic staples, your clients can take their yoga gear to their afternoon appointments (they can even run there if they want to)...
January 27, 2016 at 6:19 pm
Microsoft said that it has just entered a new patent licensing agreement with high-end smartwatch-maker Olio Devices LLC. Made possible through Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC, the company's arm for its IP licensing program, the agreement is said to cover "wearable devices" and other undisclosed details.
January 27, 2016 at 4:13 pm
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson won’t have a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy this season. But he remains atop the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) top 50 player sales list, according to information provided by the NFLPA. The rankings include all products sold through November 2015 by more than 80 NFLPA licensees online…
January 26, 2016 at 5:26 pm
Today is Australia day, which means our friends down under are celebrating the anniversary of the first arrival of British ships to the continent. Just like we do for the Fourth of July in the U.S., Australians are…
January 25, 2016 at 7:06 pm
American Apparel, Los Angeles, will continue with its reorganization plan after U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon ruled in favor of the company in court today. This means that American Apparel will become a private company, and place nearly 100 percent of its control to its largest bondholders. Shareholders, including founder and former CEO Dov Charney,…
