With March making its debut next week, St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. I get extra excited about St. Patrick’s Day because it’s a chance to bore people with my stories about spending a semester in Ireland. I’ll save you the snooze-worthy stories and instead provide some insight as to how your brand…
Read MoreAmerican Eagle Outfitters Files Lawsuit for Trademark Infringement
The eagle has landed—as the subject of a lawsuit. Retail Royalty Co. and AE Outfitters Retail Co., the parent company of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), filed a lawsuit in North Carolina on Thursday against Sunsations, a Virginia-based beach store, according to Triangle Business Journal…
Read MoreTommy Hilfiger Unveils Adaptive Clothing Line for Kids with Disabilities
Getting dressed (and finding comfortable clothes) can be a challenge for kids with disabilities. But the Tommy Hilfiger brand is taking strides to change that with the launch of the first adaptive clothing line, Today.com reports…
Read MoreCPSC Rules All Available Hoverboards Unsafe, Amazon Pulls Them from Store
Hoverboards quickly have become one of the most popular gifts, and seeing people glide across the sidewalk is no longer a novelty. However, numerous customers have reported issues, such as combustion, with their items. Now, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) have released…
Read MoreChia Pet Giveaways Are Growing in Sports
In baseball, “going yard” means hitting a home run. But now, it looks like the promotional powers of professional sports are “going yard” in a literal sense. We previously wrote an article about how more and more baseball teams are using garden…
Read MoreOutfit of the Week: Airport Glam
We usually wear yoga pants, a hoodie and UGGs when we’re flying, but sometimes we have to be a little more presentable as soon as we land. Staying comfortable and looking good when traveling is the topic of this week’s #OOTW (Outfit of the Week).
Read MoreAmazon’s Apparel Business Could Turn a Profit Next Year
Last month, we reported that Amazon’s clothing business is growing. Now, according to The Street, Amazon’s clothing business could turn a profit as soon as next year. Citing KeyBanc Capital Markets reports, The Street reported that Amazon’s apparel business could increase share value by 25 cents. According to Quartz, Amazon already has introduced more than 1,800…
Read MoreCity Paper Company Merges with ImageWorks
City Paper Company, Birmingham, Ala., announced that it has merged with ImageWorks, a Birmingham, Alabama-based distributor. Rick Roth, president of ImageWorks, said in a press release that the company chose to join City Paper Company to offer more print, promotional products and marketing services to ImageWorks’ network of customers. “The driving force behind this merger is…
Read More5 Ways to Improve Your Use of Microsoft Outlook
For many of us, we use Microsoft Outlook more than any other software. yet we rarely take the time to brush up on our Outlook skills. Bad habits are ingrained, and our knowledge of Outlook largely is based on when we first started using Outlook. Most of us never took a class and probably haven’t…
Read MoreWhat’s Inside the Grammys Gift Bag?
If you watched the Grammy Awards on Feb. 15, then you saw highlights of a year of music and performances. Now, we have highlights from the glitzy gift packages the attendees received. Distinctive Assets, which we wrote about…
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