For the record, the Washington Wizards play in Washington, D.C., and not at any site in Washington State. However, those details did not stop Fanatics from offering a T-shirt that situates John Wall and crew all the way across the country…
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The purpose of the venture will be to design and develop a fully recyclable and compostable cup for use in Starbucks’ 28,000 locations around the world. Each year, 600 billion paper and plastic cups are distributed globally, and despite reportedly accounting for only 1 percent of this total, Starbucks has decided to take initiative with the hope that other corporations will follow suit…
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Despite the proliferation of digital channels available to modern marketers, catalogs remain a critical component of the marketing mix for many businesses and brands. In fact, catalogs have experienced a resurgence of late, with several notable companies launching or relaunching catalog programs in recent years, and even primarily digital retailers are adding print catalogs to…
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Spector & Co., the supplier based in West Chazy, N.Y., announced yesterday it has entered a deal with Blue Point Capital Partners, a private equity firm, to recapitalize. Financial terms of the deal were not made available…
Read MoreThese days, it can be hard to keep anything out of the public eye, thanks to the internet. From new albums to movie trailers, if it exists, the chances of a leak are inevitable. Unfortunately, the NFL learned this the hard way, and it is currently investigating a photo…
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No matter our job descriptions, we all undoubtedly find ourselves reading and sending (perhaps even dreading) work email. But should the inbox and outbox dominate our days? What is the proper course for handling any inundation of messages? Here are five tips from a recent, extensive research report into work email…
Read MoreBecause of constantly crammed schedules and cravings to enjoy occasional escapes from the rat races that comprise our days, one can say (with the sincerest apology to Smokey Robinson) that bags and totes have really got a hold on us. The containers keep consumers confident that no matter what they need to lug or want…
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Most of the time, Beyoncé can do no wrong when it comes to her promotional merchandise. From her Valentine’s Day collection to her Holiday collection, she’s consistently proving that she is the queen of promotional apparel. But, it looks like Queen Bey hit a snag with her latest Nefertiti-inspired spring…
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It’s unlikely that cotton will lose its spot as the top material for apparel production any time soon, but increasing costs, uncertain availability and several other issues are worth monitoring…
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When we browsed Nike’s new spring collection last week, we had some questions. Looking at the athletic apparel retailer’s Nike Sportswear Metallic Jacket, we couldn’t help but think it looked like a space suit. But it looks like Nike kicked off an interesting trend. According to GQ, The North Face and Supreme are collaborating on…
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