Fan Apparel
October 21, 2016 at 5:48 pm
After the third and final presidential debate on Wednesday night, numerous news outlets and media platforms were discussing the various utterances that stood out from the discussion. To the surprise of no one, merchandisers have capitalized on the memes and buzz by printing phrases, like "nasty woman" and "bad hombres" on apparel and other merchandise.…
October 20, 2016 at 5:36 pm
Between commemorative merchandise for major sporting events, giveaways and retail items, it's no surprise that the licensed sports merchandise market is successful. Now, according to a study by Transparency Market Research, the global sports merchandise market…
October 19, 2016 at 5:58 pm
"This Is Spinal Tap" has remained relevant since its 1984 release (if by no other means than "These go to 11" jokes). So, you'd think with the movie's immense popularity that…
October 18, 2016 at 6:11 pm
For football fans (not even just Cowboys fans), it's one of the most recognizable phrases in NFL history: "How 'bout them Cowboys?" For those who might not have been big NFL fans in the '90s, Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson made this exclamation after the team won the 1993 NFC championship. Since then, it's been a…
October 17, 2016 at 6:20 pm
Despite taking the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2012, Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick is perhaps best known for his recent choice to kneel during the national anthem before games as a show of protest. Yesterday, when Kaepernick and the 49ers went to Buffalo to face the Bills, fans took to the parking…
October 14, 2016 at 5:48 pm
Perhaps the most unlikely thing to come out of the second presidential debate was Ken Bone's rocket to stardom. For those who aren't aware, Ken Bone participated in the debate's town-hall style questioning system by asking the candidates about their outlook on energy. Maybe it was his pleasant demeanor, his eye-catching red sweater or his…
October 13, 2016 at 6:16 pm
The NBA season is just about here, and numerous teams have announced their promotional schedules. So far, we've seen a lot of the usuals—posters, decals and bobbleheads—but the Memphis Grizzlies have a few…
October 5, 2016 at 3:34 pm
Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world … H&M made a bold move and pulled its plus-size clothing from several stores, according to Revelist. An H&M spokesperson said the company needs the space from the plus-size collection to make room for other fashion lines, like athletic wear, beauty and home. Seeing as the average…
October 4, 2016 at 3:53 pm
For the past few years, there's been quite the intense debate stirring about whether or not the Washington Redskins should change their name, since it's considered offensive to Native Americans. As a result, the U.S. Patent…
October 3, 2016 at 6:05 pm
In March, we reported on Sidestep, a new app that allows concertgoers to purchase merchandise before the show so they can avoid the long lines at the venue. Now, Sidestep received a boost in capital and reputation thanks to a $150,000 investment from Beyonce. Sidestep CEO Eric Jones told TechCrunch that "[Beyonce's team] wanted [her]…
