Spinnova, a Finnish startup, is creating apparel from ethically sourced wood using a proprietary manufacturing method, which it hopes to license to other companies in the future to change the way we create clothing…
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‘This Is Trash’: Ariana Grande Apologizes for Her Own Tour Merchandise
For music fans, concert merchandise is one of the most important indicators of fandom. It’s a cultural signifier for other fans to see a common interest and display one’s personal tastes. It’s a permanent souvenir of a fun event. And it helps support the artists wearers care about (as long as you get the real…
Read MoreTrump Administration Considers Increasing Tariffs to 25 Percent
Advisers to President Trump are reportedly pushing for him to increase the tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese Goods up from 10 percent to 25 percent in order to force Beijing to compromise with trade practices. The New York Times reported that the increased figure stems from “deep frustration within the Trump administration over…
Read MoreTesla’s $1,500 Promotional Surfboards Sold Out Immediately
Elon Musk is all about transportation, it seems. His journey started on the roads with Tesla, before moving underground with his Boring Company and to the infinite expanse of space with SpaceX. Most recently, he’s toyed with underwater travel with a new submarine design he said could help save the soccer team stuck in the…
Read MoreWalt Disney Company Will Eliminate Plastic Straws at Theme Parks, Switch to Refillable Hotel Amenities
Sure, banning single-use plastic straws in major cities and big-name companies phasing out plastic is noteworthy, but now the most noteworthy American institution is following suit. That’s right, Walt Disney World will stop offering plastic straws in the park. Cinema Blend reported that the Walt Disney Company will eliminate single-use plastic straws in all of…
Read MoreCalifornia Promotional Glassware Bill Clears State Senate
A California bill that would allow licensed beer manufacturers to give up to five cases of retail advertising glassware to retail partners annually has cleared the state Senate committee consideration, according to Brewers Association. If it passes into law, the bill would allow the retailer…
Read MoreCutter & Buck Introduces ‘New Available Now’ Fulfillment
Cutter & Buck, Seattle, announced a business initiative called “New Available Now” that enables new products to be immediately delivered to wholesale accounts when they are launched. “Our New Available Now strategy frees us to develop new products and deliver them to customers in half the time,” said Joel Freet, CEO of Cutter & Buck.…
Read MoreHirsch Gift Inc. Details Voluntary Charging Pad Recall
Hirsch Gift Inc., Houston, last week announced a recall of its CloudCharge Qi Wireless Charging Pads because the item could overheat while in use, creating a potential burn hazard. Customers were urged to immediately stop using the chargers and contact Hirsch Gift Inc. for a free replacement. The recall involved about 21,000 items. Today, Hirsch…
Read MoreTaylor Swift Is So Famous That Her Cats Have a Merchandise Line Now
Extremely famous person Taylor Swift obviously sells a ton of merchandise, especially at her live shows. Being one of the most famous people on the planet is good for merchandise sales, after all. But what about being the pet of one of those famous people? Does the transitive property of fame apply there? Yes, in…
Read MoreTarget’s CBGB-themed East Village Promotional Event Was Not Well Received
Music fans can be protective. Especially in the punk rock community, people who see themselves as “purists” or “lifers” might be quick to call out those whom they believe are “posers” or “sell-outs.” It doesn’t take someone deeply rooted in the punk rock scene to see some problems with Target’s latest promotional campaign, though. Even…
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