The Chicago Sky just won the WNBA championship, but you might not know that if you get your sports cues from merchandise. Unlike when other hometown teams have won their leagues’ biggest trophies, Chicago retailers are saying that there’s a shortage of Sky championship gear…
Read MoreCameo Buys Celebrity Merchandise Platform Represent, Plans ‘Gift Bundles’
Cameo, the content platform that lets you pay celebrities to say happy birthday to your friend, is venturing into the branded merchandise world by acquiring Represent. Cameo purchased Represent from former owner Custom Ink, which will continue to play a part in production, fulfillment and logistics for Represent as it merges with Cameo…
Read MoreKoozie Group Announces Partnership With Dri Mark
Koozie Group, Clearwater, Fla., announced a new partnership with Dri Mark. Since 1958, Dri Mark has been a leader in the marker manufacturing industry. The first in the U.S. to sell an instant-dry marker, the Dri Mark tradition shines through in all that they do. Today, Dri Mark is the standard for highlighters, dry erase…
Read MoreScottish Soccer Team Uses Plot of HBO Hit ‘Succession’ for Special Edition Jerseys
To mark the return of HBO’s “Succession” for its third season, Scottish soccer club Heart of Midlothian used the fictional Roy family’s company as a jersey sponsor, raising money for charity and referencing a plot point from an earlier season of the show…
Read MoreAIA Promotes Greg Burpee to VP of Owner Success
AIA Corporation, Appleton, Wis., announced last week the promotion of Greg Burpee to vice president of owner success. In this role, Burpee will work alongside fellow vice president of owner success Julie Callahan to provide direction, leadership and management of the Owner Success Team, and ensure that AIA continues to be a trusted partner for…
Read MoreRedefining Wellness: Startup Transforms the Fitness Industry
“Passion is key—be obsessed with the solution you’re offering,” shares Ed Buckley, who transformed the fitness industry through creating a flexible corporate wellness program. Tune in to Million Dollar Monday to hear the story of Peerfit and key advice to growing a company through networking and fundraising…
Read MoreSonoma Promos Acquires Prime Designs
Sonoma Promotional Solutions announced earlier this month that it has acquired Prime Designs. The acquisition aligns with Sonoma Promos’ focus on growing its business with partners that value lasting relationships, and it reinforces the company’s commitment to helping grow the sales of its customers…
Read MoreMost Expensive Band Tee Ever: Vintage Grateful Dead T-shirt Sells for $17,640 at Auction
A vintage Grateful Dead shirt just sold for $17,640 at Sotheby’s auction. The shirt was released in 1967, making it one of the earliest Grateful Dead tees. It’s officially the most expensive band tee ever, taking the crown from a 1979 Led Zeppelin T-shirt that sold for $10,000 in 2010…
Read MoreSpotify’s Latest Merch Move Is a Win for Artists (and a Bigger Win for Shopify)
Spotify and Shopify already had a few things in common—both are huge names in their respective online niches, both have extremely similar names that make proofreading articles about them a pain. But now, they have another thing in common: They’re working together—and it seems like a win for everyone involved…
Read MoreADA Compliance and Your Distributor Website
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires certain businesses to make accommodations for people with disabilities. That applies to physical spaces, but also to online spaces. And failure to create an ADA-compliant website could open a business to lawsuits, financial liabilities and damage to your brand reputation…
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