FedEx said that it will raise shipping rates in January, and will increase surcharge on large packages in November, which could impact e-commerce businesses during the holiday season.
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American Apparel Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
American Apparel, Los Angeles, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company released a statement, announcing that it is implementing a pre-arranged financial restructuring agreement with 95 percent of its secured lenders.
Read MoreReusable Water Bottles Prevent Trash, Boost Revenue at National Parks
The National Park Service has been working to prevent litter and garbage build-up from single-use water bottles. As we previously reported this summer, water bottle companies made moves to prevent the ban on disposable water bottles, but the sale of reusable water bottles in parks, such as Yellowstone National Park, have been successful financially and in terms of preventing waste.
Read MoreUniversity of Texas, Auburn University Are Big-money Apparel Deals
This week, two university football programs—Auburn University and the University of Texas—showed just how big the money in apparel deals can be.
Read MorePM Video Battle: Quality Logo Products Versus Raining Rose Inc.
It’s Quality Logo Products versus Raining Rose Inc. in this week’s Video Battle!
Read MoreWWE Blocks Retired Wrestler from Selling Merchandise
Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, a former professional wrestler, opened an online store with Pro Wrestling Tees (PWT), but now World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has blocked PWT from keeping the store open, according to Wrestling Zone.
Read MoreCalphalon Corp. Recalls Pizza Cutter After Injuries Reported
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of Pizza Wheel pizza cutters from Calphalon Co., Atlanta, following reports of injuries.
Read MoreH&M Is Suing Forever 21 Over Tote Bag Design
H&M is suing Forever 21, claiming that the latter copied a tote bag design. H&M claims that it sold the bag, which features palm trees and the phrase “Beach Please,” since spring 2014. H&M registered a copyright for the bag in June, according to Business Insider.
Read MoreScreen Printer Refuses to Use Inks Associated with Breast Cancer
Judy Mazzuca, owner of Ink Forest Eco-Friendly Screen Printing, Oak Forest, Ill., is supporting breast cancer awareness and prevention through T-shirts, but not by simply printing them. Ink Forest Eco-Friendly Screen Printing uses only water-based inks, avoiding chemicals, like PVC and phthalates, that can be associated with breast cancer and other diseases.
Read MorePapal Visit Merchandise Sells Big Online
We found some of the most expensive promotional items from Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. on eBay.
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