Apparel

How to Help Orlando a T-shirt at a Time
June 22, 2016 at 4:59 pm

In this industry, we know the power of a T-shirt. We know how many impressions they provide—and how effective those impressions can be. A shirt donning a slogan in support of Orlando combats the hate that caused this tragedy and unites us all in support of our fellow man...

The Wrap: Columbia Turns Shirt Label Into Survival Tool & More
June 22, 2016 at 4:37 pm

Columbia gets creative with its shirt labels, Uniqlo wants to be the world's biggest apparel maker, Forever 21 rips off Kanye West tour merchandise, Amazon notably lacks baby apparel, and Britney Spears teams up with Juicy Couture in creative way: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…

Trump Campaign Focuses on Promotional Products Over Televised Ads
June 22, 2016 at 3:46 pm

It looks like presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has turned his focus toward promotional products rather than broadcasted ad spots when it comes to his campaign. According to a report from the Federal Election Commission (FEC),…

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…

Will Gender-neutral School Uniforms Affect Promotional Apparel?
June 16, 2016 at 5:18 pm

Gender-neutral clothing is nothing new. Target recently removed all gendered labeling from its children's clothing, and even the military has taken steps to create more gender-neutral uniforms. School uniforms, however, consistently have remained gender-specific, with boys wearing pants and girls usually wearing skirts. But this seems to be shifting. According to Mashable, schools across the U.K.…

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,…

Lands' End Launches New Activewear Line, Lands' End Sport
June 15, 2016 at 5:37 pm

Clothing companies and department store chains have seen their fair share of struggles recently, but there's a bright spot in declining sales for a chunk of these businesses: activewear. Over the past several years, clothing retailers have experienced robust growth in this genre of apparel. People are no longer just donning workout wear for a…