Apparel

5 Hanesbrands Inc. Manufacturing Plants Achieve U.S. EPA Recognition for Energy Efficiency Gains
March 28, 2016 at 3:20 pm

Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced that five company manufacturing plants have earned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Challenge for Industry awards by reducing energy use by an average of 18 percent. To date, 23 of the company’s manufacturing facilities have earned the honor, helping the company reduce energy use, as well as the…

SideStep App Lets Music Fans Skip the Long Merch Lines
March 24, 2016 at 3:14 pm

People love picking up T-shirts from concerts. Not only is it a way for fans to show how much they love a group or artist, it also is a keepsake that commemorates a fun evening. However, those lines at the merch stand after the show can be heinous. To stop this, an app called SideStep…

American Apparel's Post-bankruptcy Plans
March 23, 2016 at 5:37 pm

American Apparel talks to Promo Marketing about its new CEO, the company's January bankruptcy filing and the future of the promotional apparel business in this exclusive interview.

Mobile-First Drives Digital Strategy At American Eagle Outfitters
March 23, 2016 at 4:27 pm

Digital efforts at American Eagle Outfitters have been on overdrive for the last few years, culminating in the recent launch of its first responsive mobile web app designed from a mobile-first perspective. The mobile app is the latest in a series of digital accomplishments. According to Lance Wills, vice president of digital technology at American Eagle Outfitters,…

The Wrap: Old Navy to Sell Stain-resistant White Pants, American Apparel and Postmate Collaborate for Delivery Service
March 23, 2016 at 4:14 pm

Old Navy is launching stain-resistant white jeans; American Apparel is partnering with Postmate for a clothing delivery service; H&M will have an affordable and eco-friendly wedding dress collection next month; a Kentucky-based organization is selling Easter tees to raise money for orphans and widows; and swim leggings now exist thanks to Target: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…

American Apparel Partners with Postmates for One-hour Delivery
March 23, 2016 at 3:53 pm

American Apparel, Los Angeles, is bringing new meaning to the phrase "fast fashion" by teaming up with delivery company Postmates to offer delivery to U.S. customers within one hour. According to a press release, the service will be available in 79 of American Apparel's locations in the U.S., and customers will be able to purchase…

Women's Group Petitions Amazon to Remove Trump Merchandise
March 23, 2016 at 3:44 pm

UltraViolet, a national woman's organization is petitioning Amazon to pull Donald Trump's line of menswear, according to GeekWire The petition said the candidate is "inciting violence at his rallies and spewing vitriol that white supremacists, like David Duke, love." According to UltraViolet, 36,000 people already have signed the petition since…

Why Is Kanye West's Merchandise Making Millions?
March 23, 2016 at 3:30 pm

About a month ago, Kanye West hosted his Yeezy 3 fashion show and "The Life of Pablo" album listening party in Madison Square Garden. Tickets sold out in minutes, and those who were quick enough to snag tickets were able to purchase special-edition merchandise for…

Outfit of the Week: Trendy Fan Apparel
March 23, 2016 at 2:37 pm

From the upsets to the comebacks, March Madness is in full swing. Even if your end-users aren't basketball fans, chances are they love the opportunity to support their alma maters or their regional college teams. The problem is that basketball jerseys are bulky and don't lend themselves to much of a fashion statement. Luckily, celebrities…