The first “Pokemon Snap” video game came out in 1999 for Nintendo 64. When the long-awaited follow-up comes out on April 30, “New Pokemon Snap” players in Japan will be able to actually print their in-game photos onto stickers or full-sized photo prints by visiting kiosks in Lawson convenience stores…
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New Era Tries Something Different for NFL Draft Hats (to Mixed Reviews From Fans)
Last year, the NFL sent each first-round draft prospect a full set of 32 New Era caps so they could keep tradition alive from home. This year, players will be back at the event in person, but there will still be a new look when it comes to the hats. For the first time, the hats will be trucker style, with a fitted mesh back…
Read MoreNike’s Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ Lawsuit: Explaining the Branded Shoe Drama
To commemorate the release of Lil Nas X’s “Montero” single, the art and design collective MSCHF released a Satanic-themed Nike sneaker. The problem was that Nike actually had nothing to do with it, and sued MSCHF for giving off the impression that it was a collaborative effort…
Read MorePopSockets Introduces Plant-Based PopGrip, Special Line to Benefit AAPI Youth
The PopGrip Plant, made from 35% plant-based materials, including corn starch, canola oil and castor beans, is set to hit the retail market in September of this year, according to Mariah Wakeling, vice president and creative director for iClick. Wakeling added that iClick will bring the PopGrip Plant to the promotional products industry in January 2022…
Read MoreRapper Machine Gun Kelly’s New Merch Comes With a Screen Printing Kit So Fans Can Decorate It Themselves
Rapper Machine Gun Kelly ventured into the punk rock world with his latest album, “Ticket to My Downfall.” While some people questioned his punk credibility, he’s at least giving fans an opportunity to get DIY with his merchandise by selling a pair of pants that come with an at-home screen printing kit…
Read MorePatagonia Will No Longer Add Corporate/Brand Logos to Its Apparel: ‘Perfectly Good Gear Ends Up Forgotten’
Patagonia announced that it is “transitioning away” from adding corporate logos to its products. The company has long been a popular choice for high-end corporate apparel. The famous mountain logo is synonymous with a certain level of quality and brand-name recognition. But it’s also been one of the most discerning brands when it comes to partnerships.…
Read MoreOfficial Trump Merchandise Store Returns on GOP-Backed Platform After Shopify Ban
Three months ago, Shopify took down the official Trump Campaign and Trump Organization online stores. The decision came after the U.S. Capitol building attacks, with Shopify saying that the sites violated terms of use policies. Today, Trump merchandise is back on the web via WinRed, the Republican Party’s small-dollar fundraising platform…
Read MoreStarbucks Is Testing a Reusable ‘Borrow a Cup’ Program (Similar to Burger King’s Reusable Packaging)
Starbucks is testing a new reusable cup program in Seattle this spring. The Borrow a Cup program started at five stores on March 30 and will last through May 31. For an extra dollar, Starbucks customers can get their beverage in a reusable cup, and then return it next time they come in by scanning it at a kiosk or through a local Seattle pickup service…
Read MoreThe Best 2021 Masters Merchandise: Pimento Cheese Sandwich Tees, Garden Gnomes and More
The Masters Tournament will allow a limited number of fans to watch in person at Augusta this year, meaning the patrons-only merchandise tent will be open. But, since it won’t be at full capacity, the online shop is still up for folks watching from home. And this year’s merchandise is pretty wild…
Read MoreXinjiang Cotton (and the International Politics Around It) Is Becoming a Big Problem for Apparel Brands
The International Olympic Committee is drawing criticism this week after it was revealed that its staff uniforms for the Tokyo games are made by an apparel company that uses Xinjiang cotton. On the opposite end, H&M and other major apparel brands are facing intense backlash in China for moving away from Xinjiang cotton…
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