For those of us who like to rock from time to time (and you know we do), you know the outside of concert venues and arenas are full of people slinging less-than-legal merchandise like T-shirts, drinkware and posters. Some musical acts, like AC/DC, have taken some big steps to stop this. After all, they want…
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Stran Promotional Solutions, Quincy, Mass., has acquired Holliston, Massachusetts-based Lindon Associates, making it Stran Promotional Solutions’ first major acquisition. The financial details of the purchase haven’t been disclosed. Lee Cohen, president of Lindon Associates, will continue at Stran in a business and development role. “Lee has built Lindon Associates over the last 22 years by…
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A school in Michigan banned and then unbanned (and apologized for banning) American flag apparel in school. This week, parents of students at Roseville High School outside of Detroit received an email detailing the school’s dress code, which included “U.S. Flag” on the list of prohibited…
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When asked why some of us have our particular sports allegiances, a lot of us likely respond with something along the lines of “We can’t help it, we were…
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Remember the Baltimore Ravens’ DNA test giveaway? Hopefully none of our Baltimore-area readers were planning on going and receiving one, because the team put the promotion on hold for the time being after receiving criticism from local medical professionals. The decision to hold off on the giveaway, which…
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Dave Grohl, frontman of the Foo Fighters and formerly the drummer of Nirvana, puts on the appearance of being one of the world’s few remaining “rock stars” in the sense that he does, in fact, play rock music and just about everything he does is larger than life. When he broke his leg on stage,…
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The hype around Apple’s new smartphone offerings is still palpable, with fans celebrating the new screen innovations, processing power and the ability for wireless charging. One thing Apple has been touting about its new iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X is the ability to charge really, really fast. But, like most things in this world…
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Interactive, technology-influenced athleisure has been making waves in the apparel world for the last few years, as athletic-minded people want something that they can wear comfortably while they exercise or compete, but also something that helps them track their progress and health. With the NBA’s switch to Nike uniforms, the league is trying out a…
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that L.L. Bean is recalling its toddler sweater fleece pullovers. The snaps on the item can detach, posing a choking hazard for children. The sweater was sold at L.L. Bean stores and online in sizes 2T, 3T and 4T, and feature four…
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Sycamore Partners announced this week that it has completed the acquisition of Framingham, Massachusetts-based Staples. “We are pleased to have completed this transaction, and look forward to partnering with CEO Shira Goodman and the Staples management team as we seek to increase long-term profitability,” Stefan Kaluzny, managing director of Sycamore Partners, told Street Insider. “With…
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