Fan Apparel

AC/DC Asks U.S. Marshals to Stop Sale of Counterfeit Merchandise at Shows
January 27, 2016 at 4:32 pm

The rock band AC/DC is sick of counterfeiters selling merchandise outside of shows. To stop this, the band announced that it filed a federal lawsuit to combat the sale of unlicensed merchandise. According to TMZ, the Australian band's lawsuit requested that U.S. marshals go to the band's shows during the 2016 tour, beginning on Feb.…

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Tops NFL Merchandise Sales List
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…

NFL Conference Championship Merchandise (and the Stuff We Won't See)
January 26, 2016 at 6:31 pm

After two heated NFL conference championship games, the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers will face off in Super Bowl 50. To commemorate the teams' respective conference titles, fans can now purchase AFC and NFC Championship merchandise, such as hats, T-shirts and prints.…

Australia Day Merchandiser Forgets Tasmania
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…

Manchester United, Columbia Sportswear Announce Outdoor Apparel Partnership
January 25, 2016 at 3:18 pm

Columbia Sportswear on Friday announced it has reached a deal with Manchester United to become the official outdoor apparel partner of the widely popular soccer club. According to the release, the Portland, Oregon-based outdoor company will design and create dual-branded outerwear, including apparel designed for hiking, climbing and mountaineering, as well as water and snow…

American Apparel Case Goes to Court
January 21, 2016 at 6:19 pm

After rejecting its founder and former CEO Dov Charney's $300 million takeover bid, American Apparel went to bankruptcy court in Delaware on Wednesday, and the two parties debated the future of the Los Angeles-based apparel company. American Apparel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2015, and introduced a reorganization plan that would pass control to…

Trump Fans Sell Unlicensed Merchandise at Rallies
January 21, 2016 at 6:03 pm

Krena and Almon Poole, a couple from Alabama, support Donald Trump's presidential campaign in a big way. The two claim to have invested $50,000 to create Trump-themed T-shirts, and follow Trump on his campaign trail to sell merchandise outside of speaking events and…

Are Universities Spending Too Much on ‘Looking Good’?
January 20, 2016 at 7:18 pm

On Jan. 2, USA Today published a report titled “New Expense for College Football Programs: Looking Good.” It’s a thorough analysis of the amounts a sampling of NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision schools spent on display graphics for their football programs—the large, colorful images decorating the walls of practice facilities, stadiums and the like. The key…

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Infant Pajamas
January 20, 2016 at 7:13 pm

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is recalling infant bodysuits due to a choking hazard. The Darth Vader Infant Bodysuits were sold in five sizes: 3M, 6M, 12M, 18M and 24M. The 100 percent cotton garment…

'The Revenant' Uses Geocaching for Promotional Campaign
January 19, 2016 at 5:20 pm

A lot of movies have created clever promotional campaigns. Some install cryptic billboards in cities, some place messages around town on walls and others hand out memorable gifts. "The Revenant"—a new film starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a fur trapper named Hugh…