The recent Winter Classic at Boston’s Fenway Park between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins just set a record for gamely concession and merchandise sales for an outdoor event. Jerseys were a big sell, but we took a look at other branded products that appealed to fans.
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HPG Acquires Evans Manufacturing
HPG, Braintree, MA, announced today that it has acquired Evans Manufacturing, Garden Grove, CA. The two companies made the announcement with a video from the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas.
Read MoreNew York Bans Apparel Treated by PFAS Chemicals
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new law prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in production of clothing and textiles within New York State. The legislation will go into effect on Dec. 31, 2023. PFAS chemicals are used to make apparel stain- and water-resistant, but are known as “forever chemicals” due…
Read MoreDid You Know Planters Has a NUTMobile for Promotional Experiences?
We all know about the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile. It’s maybe the most famous food-shaped car in the world. But, did you know that Planters has been operating a nut-shaped NUTMobile since the 1930s, and it’s currently touring the nation with promotional products?
Read MoreFanatics’ NFT Division Sale Shows that Digital Products Still Need to Be Tied to Physical Ones
Fanatics just sold 60% of its Candy Digital NFT platform, with CEO Michael Rubin admitting that digital collectibles work best when they’re connected to real, physical products. The promotional products industry has been dabbling with NFT’s for a few years, and this is a good indicator of where they fit.
Read MoreAdidas and Thom Browne Battle In Court Over Horizontal Stripes
The court case between Adidas and designer brand Thom Browne reached Manhattans’s Southern District Court yesterday, where it will be decided whether Thom Browne infringed on Adidas’ iconic three-stripe motif with its own horizontal stripe design. Adidas is seeking damages of $867,225, which it claims is the amount it would have made in licensing fees…
Read MoreThe ‘Ice Embosser’ Puts a Logo Onto Ice Cubes
Restaurants, hotels and other hospitality industry businesses need to put their logo in as many places as possible. There are plenty of opportunities, too: towels, drinkware, napkins, signage, apparel, the list goes on and on. But, for the most part, the branding experience stops at the things the customer actually consumes. It doesn’t have to.…
Read MoreWhat Players in the College Football Playoffs Received in Bowl Game Swag
The Peach Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl are behind us, but let’s take a look at what some of the players received in branded merchandise. There was plenty of apparel and hard goods, but maybe not enough tech for some.
Read MoreHot Pockets Created a Pair of Shorts with an Actual Insulated ‘Hot Pocket’
Hot Pockets generally come in two temperatures: ice cold and scalding hot. Often, those temperatures exist at the same time somehow. But, people love them. And for those who want to keep them at their intended temperature, Hot Pockets just collaborated with Columbus Fashion Alliance on a pair of branded cargo shorts with an insulated…
Read MoreNFL Invests in Apparel Brand NOBULL, Agrees to Scouting Combine Sponsorship
The NFL is investing in a new apparel and footwear brand called NOBULL, which will sponsor the NFL Scouting Combine. According to The Athletic, the league voted last week to invest additional funds into the league’s capital fund 32 Equity to then invest in NOBULL. Since NOBULL’s founding in 2013, the NFL has invested $96…
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