Tim Horton’s just released a limited-edition menu item in conjunction with fellow Canadian Justin Bieber, and released a line of branded merchandise to go along with it.
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Fendi Partners with Make-A-Wish Foundation for Fundraiser T-shirt
Fendi is bringing high fashion and designer looks to the fundraising world by releasing a special-edition children’s T-shirt, with proceeds benefitting Make-A-Wish Foundation International. According to WWD, the shirt will go on sale on Nov. 18, and will price between 140 and 190 euros. Each shirt will be a unisex fit, and depicts the Fendi…
Read MoreLittle Caesars’ Promo Store Sold Out Of Everything Almost Immediately
Little Caesars just unveiled its “Hot N’ Ready Shop” today—an e-commerce site dedicated to all things pizza. After just a few hours, nearly every item from apparel to gaming chairs and skateboards sold out.
Read More‘Shoppable Content’: Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ Apparel Tie-In Is a High Fashion Promotion
After “Emily in Paris” became a hit on Netflix via MTV Entertainment Studios, the show’s producers and the network parent company wanted to find a way to celebrate the show through merchandise, touching on the fashion-forward nature of its Parisian setting and reflective of the characters’ own wardrobes. They decided on an apparel line, created…
Read MoreDon’t Worry: The Mariah Carey McDonald’s Holiday Meal Is Here With Special Packaging
McDonald’s announced an upcoming co-branded meal with Mariah Carey, just in time for the holiday season. So far, the brand has only said there will be special packaging, but based on McDonald’s previous celebrity meal collaborations, we’d be shocked if there wasn’t a merchandise component to come…
Read MoreKFC’s Answer to the Ugly Sweater Trend is the Finger Lickin’ Chicken Mitten Bucket Hugger
KFC is selling an item called the “Finger Lickin’ Chicken Mitten Bucket Hugger. “It’s literally a knitted sweater (of the “ugly” variety) designed to wrap around a KFC bucket, with little mittens sewn into the side. From now until Nov. 11, customers who order online either for pickup or delivery will receive a code to claim one for free while supplies last…
Read MoreWhisps’ Custom Cheese Carvings Are Next-Level Personalized Merch (You Can Eat)
For its latest promotional marketing effort, Whisps, the cheese snack company, will have its “award-winning cheese carver” turn any user submitted image into a 100% edible cheese sculpture. It can be anything: a person, a pet, an inanimate object, another piece of cheese. Each custom carving costs $200, but there are stock designs for $49.99…
Read MoreCustom Ink Acquires Swag.com
Custom Ink announced today that it has acquired Swag.com, a branded merchandise and corporate gifting company whose tech-enabled “swag distribution” model is similar to that of the gifting-as-a-service companies we’ve seen recently. Swag.com founders Jeremy Parker and Josh Orbach will stay on staff leading the company within the Custom Ink umbrella…
Read MoreStarbucks’ New Holiday Cups Incorporate New Colors, Personalized Gift Tags
In an effort to be more inclusive, Starbucks incorporated a lilac shade into its annual red-and-green holiday cups. The cups also feature little spaces for baristas and friends to write personalized messages.
Read MoreNetflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Store Is Full of Branded Products and Customizable Apparel
Netflix’s branded merchandise effort has been wide-ranging across its shows and movies. But there’s perhaps no greater cash cow on the streaming service than “Stranger Things.” While fans wait for the next season, Netflix wants to keep the show top-of-mind. What better way to do that than a totally immersive store, complete with all of…
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