GITNUXREPORT 2026

Merch Industry Statistics

Merch Industry’s latest figures show the biggest telltale shift in how brands are spending, buying, and measuring impact in 2025, with performance expectations rising even as tastes fragment. If you want to understand where the market is headed next, not just what it looked like last year, these stats cut straight to the pressure points.

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65% of Gen Z consumers aged 18-24 purchase merchandise from social media influencers weekly.

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72% of millennials prefer sustainable merchandise materials like organic cotton.

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Average annual spend on band merch by fans is $120 for ages 18-34.

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58% of U.S. consumers buy event merch post-purchase online if sold out live.

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41% of gamers aged 16-24 own esports team merchandise.

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Women account for 55% of custom apparel merchandise buyers online.

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67% of Boomers (55+) buy nostalgic band reunion merch.

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Impulse merch purchases at concerts average 82% of attendees.

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49% of parents purchase character merch for kids under licensed brands.

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Hispanic consumers in U.S. spend 20% more on sports team merch annually.

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76% of TikTok users aged 13-17 discover merch via short videos.

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Urban dwellers buy 35% more streetwear merch than rural.

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62% of eco-conscious shoppers pay premium for recycled merch materials.

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Loyalty program members spend 28% more on repeat merch purchases.

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53% of anime fans collect figures as primary merch type.

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Mobile app users convert 3x higher on merch flash sales.

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70% of festival-goers share merch photos on Instagram within 24 hours.

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Lower-income households (<$50k) prioritize affordable POD merch 68%.

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59% of sports fans buy rival team merch for gifts.

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Gen Alpha parents buy 45% educational merch for kids.

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64% of podcast listeners own host-branded merch.

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Night owls (post-10pm shoppers) buy 22% more novelty merch.

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55% of LGBTQ+ consumers seek inclusive design merch.

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Remote workers purchase 30% more home office branded merch.

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71% of superfans own 10+ items from favorite artist.

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Coffee drinkers buy 18% more mug merch variants.

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48% of travelers purchase destination-specific merch.

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Gamers prefer black/dark merch colors 62% of time.

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Shopify stores host 1.7 million merch vendors as of 2023.

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Etsy POD listings exceeded 50 million items in 2023.

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Amazon Merch on Demand approved 200k+ creators.

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Redbubble artists earned $500M+ in royalties 2023.

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Teespring (Spring) processed 100M+ orders since launch.

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Printful integrated with 20+ platforms, shipping to 200 countries.

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Society6 marketplace sales hit $250M in artist payouts.

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Big Cartel powers 1M+ indie merch stores.

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WooCommerce plugins for POD used by 40% of sites.

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TikTok Shop merch sales reached $500M in first year.

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Instagram Shopping tags drove 15% of merch conversions.

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Bandcamp vinyl merch digital-physical bundles 10M sales.

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Depop resale merch platform hit 35M users.

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Facebook Marketplace merch listings up 25% YoY.

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Pinterest promoted merch pins generated $2B revenue.

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eBay POD auctions averaged 5M listings monthly.

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Gumroad digital merch add-ons boosted sales 40%.

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Patreon creators sold $100M in exclusive merch.

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Squarespace commerce sites with merch up 18%.

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Live stream sales on Twitch for merch hit $300M.

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YouTube Merch Shelf views reached 1B monthly.

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Snapchat AR try-on for merch boosted conversions 22%.

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Discord nitro shop merch integrations 500k servers.

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Roblox avatar merch marketplace $800M transactions.

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Walmart Marketplace third-party merch sellers 150k+.

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Target Plus POD partners grew to 200 brands.

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ASOS Marketplace indie merch designers 1k+.

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Zalando POD corner sales €100M in Europe.

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Mercado Libre Latin merch volume 50M items.

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Alibaba Taobao custom merch shops 2M+.

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Printify network fulfills 20M orders annually.

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Gelato global print hubs handle 5M merch items/month.

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Fanatics operates 300+ official team stores online.

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Nike leads sports merch with 31% U.S. market share in 2023.

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Live Nation concert merch partnerships generated $1B revenue.

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Merchbar aggregates 500+ artist catalogs for sales.

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Bravado (Universal) manages 1k+ artist merch lines.

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TopDawg Entertainment merch for hip-hop artists $200M+.

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Hot Topic retail chain sold 10M pop culture items.

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Spencer's Gifts novelty merch 900 stores revenue $1.2B.

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BoxLunch charity merch raised $50M for causes.

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Urban Outfitters merch private label 25% sales.

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PacSun streetwear collabs with 100+ brands.

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Zumiez action sports merch 700+ locations.

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GameStop collectible merch $500M in 2023.

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ThinkGeek (RIP) legacy influences $300M geek merch.

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Spirit Halloween seasonal merch 1.5k pop-ups.

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Disney Store licensed merch $4B global.

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Warner Bros. Studio Store merch $800M.

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Hasbro toy merch licensing $2.5B revenue.

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Mattel Barbie merch resurgence $1.4B.

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Epic Games Fortnite merch $1B cumulative.

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Riot Games LoL Worlds merch $100M event.

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Overwatch League team merch $50M per season.

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NBA Store online sales $500M annually.

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NFL Shop official jersey sales 2M units/year.

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MLB official merch Fanatics exclusive $1B+.

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Print-on-demand services market CAGR 26.1% to 2030, Printful leading with 30% share.

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Teepublic acquired by Redbubble, combined 5M designs.

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Threadless community designs 1M+ submissions.

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Designhill freelance merch contests 50k+ yearly.

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The global merchandise market size was valued at $286.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2023 to 2030.

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U.S. apparel merchandise sales reached $180 billion in 2023, with promotional products accounting for 12% of total spend.

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Print-on-demand (POD) merchandise segment grew by 28.4% YoY in 2023, generating $4.5 billion in revenue.

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Band and artist merchandise sales hit $3.2 billion in 2022 across live events and online.

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Sports merchandise global market was $48.5 billion in 2023, expected to reach $70 billion by 2028.

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Custom merchandise for corporate gifting surged to $25 billion in North America in 2023.

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E-commerce merchandise sales accounted for 42% of total industry revenue in 2023, totaling $120 billion globally.

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Vinyl record merchandise bundling boosted music merch sales by 15% in 2023 to $1.8 billion.

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Festival merchandise average spend per attendee was $45.20 in 2023, up 8% from 2022.

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POD t-shirt sales volume reached 150 million units worldwide in 2023.

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European merch market grew 6.2% to €75 billion in 2023, driven by esports.

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U.S. college sports merch generated $4.6 billion in FY2023.

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Global fan merchandise for gaming reached $2.1 billion in 2023.

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Promotional products industry in U.S. hit $25.3 billion in distributor sales in 2022.

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Anime and manga merch sales in Japan totaled ¥500 billion ($3.4B) in 2023.

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Streetwear merch collaborations generated $10 billion globally in 2023.

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Holiday seasonal merch sales peaked at $50 billion in Q4 2023 worldwide.

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K-pop idol merchandise exported $1.2 billion from South Korea in 2023.

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NASCAR official merch sales were $450 million in 2023 season.

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Custom pet merchandise market size was $1.8 billion in 2023, growing 12% YoY.

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Comic-Con convention merch sales averaged $200 million per major event in 2023.

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Luxury brand limited-edition merch hit $15 billion in 2023 sales.

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Eco-friendly merch segment reached $8.5 billion globally in 2023.

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Video game tie-in merch generated $5.2 billion in 2023.

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Wedding personalized merch market was $2.9 billion in 2023.

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Halloween merch U.S. sales totaled $11 billion in 2023.

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NFT-linked digital merch sales were $750 million in 2023.

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Craft beer label merch sales reached $900 million in 2023.

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Political campaign merch spend was $1.5 billion in U.S. 2024 primaries.

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Global toy brand licensed merch was $105 billion in 2023.

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T-shirts dominate merch purchases at 68% for all ages.

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Hoodies saw 25% design increase in oversized fits in 2023.

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Vinyl sticker packs averaged 5.2 million units sold monthly on Etsy.

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Enamel pins for conventions grew 40% in custom designs.

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Eco-bags from cotton canvas outsold polyester by 3:1 ratio.

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Poster prints in A3 size comprised 35% of art merch sales.

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Phone cases with customizable skins hit 120 million sales in 2023.

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Mugs with sublimation printing dominated 55% of drinkware.

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Keychains in acrylic format grew 18% in fandom niches.

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Hats with embroidered logos saw 22% uptick in dad hats.

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Tumblers for POD outsold traditional mugs by 15%.

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Socks with quirky patterns accounted for 28% of accessory merch.

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Tote bags peaked with minimalist designs at 40% market share.

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Patches for jackets increased 30% in sew-on varieties.

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Calendars as annual merch sold 8 million units in planners.

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Water bottles in stainless steel hit 25 million POD units.

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Button pins in 1.5-inch size were top seller at 60%.

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Notebooks with softcover designs grew 19% in lined pages.

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Ornaments for holidays in bauble shape sold 15M+.

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Puzzles jigsaw 1000-piece for adults up 35%.

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Magnets fridge-sized dominated at 12 million sales.

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Aprons for cooking POD reached 4.5 million units.

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Coasters sets of 4 sold 7M globally.

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Mouse pads extended size grew 24%.

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Blankets throw fleece at 50x60 inches top 22%.

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Stickers holographic finish up 42%.

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Wallets slim design for merch 18% growth.

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Pillows throw square 20x20 at 30% share.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Merch Industry numbers for 2025 point to a clear shift, with consumer demand moving faster than most sellers can update designs and delivery setups. At the same time, key pricing and sales patterns are tightening, so what worked last year may not map neatly onto this year’s performance. Let’s look at the figures side by side to see where growth is accelerating and where it’s getting harder to hold momentum.

Consumer Insights

165% of Gen Z consumers aged 18-24 purchase merchandise from social media influencers weekly.

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272% of millennials prefer sustainable merchandise materials like organic cotton.

Directional

3Average annual spend on band merch by fans is $120 for ages 18-34.

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458% of U.S. consumers buy event merch post-purchase online if sold out live.

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541% of gamers aged 16-24 own esports team merchandise.

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6Women account for 55% of custom apparel merchandise buyers online.

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767% of Boomers (55+) buy nostalgic band reunion merch.

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8Impulse merch purchases at concerts average 82% of attendees.

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949% of parents purchase character merch for kids under licensed brands.

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10Hispanic consumers in U.S. spend 20% more on sports team merch annually.

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1176% of TikTok users aged 13-17 discover merch via short videos.

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12Urban dwellers buy 35% more streetwear merch than rural.

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1362% of eco-conscious shoppers pay premium for recycled merch materials.

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14Loyalty program members spend 28% more on repeat merch purchases.

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1553% of anime fans collect figures as primary merch type.

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16Mobile app users convert 3x higher on merch flash sales.

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1770% of festival-goers share merch photos on Instagram within 24 hours.

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18Lower-income households (<$50k) prioritize affordable POD merch 68%.

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1959% of sports fans buy rival team merch for gifts.

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20Gen Alpha parents buy 45% educational merch for kids.

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2164% of podcast listeners own host-branded merch.

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22Night owls (post-10pm shoppers) buy 22% more novelty merch.

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2355% of LGBTQ+ consumers seek inclusive design merch.

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24Remote workers purchase 30% more home office branded merch.

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2571% of superfans own 10+ items from favorite artist.

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26Coffee drinkers buy 18% more mug merch variants.

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2748% of travelers purchase destination-specific merch.

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28Gamers prefer black/dark merch colors 62% of time.

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Consumer Insights Interpretation

The merch landscape reveals a savvy and fragmented market where impulse buys at concerts meet sustainable ideals, nostalgic reunions fuel Boomer spending, and every demographic, from Gen Z scrolling TikTok to night owls shopping novelty tees, has a price point and a passion waiting to be printed.

E-commerce & Sales Channels

1Shopify stores host 1.7 million merch vendors as of 2023.

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2Etsy POD listings exceeded 50 million items in 2023.

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3Amazon Merch on Demand approved 200k+ creators.

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4Redbubble artists earned $500M+ in royalties 2023.

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5Teespring (Spring) processed 100M+ orders since launch.

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6Printful integrated with 20+ platforms, shipping to 200 countries.

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7Society6 marketplace sales hit $250M in artist payouts.

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8Big Cartel powers 1M+ indie merch stores.

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9WooCommerce plugins for POD used by 40% of sites.

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10TikTok Shop merch sales reached $500M in first year.

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11Instagram Shopping tags drove 15% of merch conversions.

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12Bandcamp vinyl merch digital-physical bundles 10M sales.

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13Depop resale merch platform hit 35M users.

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14Facebook Marketplace merch listings up 25% YoY.

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15Pinterest promoted merch pins generated $2B revenue.

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16eBay POD auctions averaged 5M listings monthly.

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17Gumroad digital merch add-ons boosted sales 40%.

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18Patreon creators sold $100M in exclusive merch.

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19Squarespace commerce sites with merch up 18%.

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20Live stream sales on Twitch for merch hit $300M.

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21YouTube Merch Shelf views reached 1B monthly.

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22Snapchat AR try-on for merch boosted conversions 22%.

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23Discord nitro shop merch integrations 500k servers.

Directional

24Roblox avatar merch marketplace $800M transactions.

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25Walmart Marketplace third-party merch sellers 150k+.

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26Target Plus POD partners grew to 200 brands.

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27ASOS Marketplace indie merch designers 1k+.

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28Zalando POD corner sales €100M in Europe.

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29Mercado Libre Latin merch volume 50M items.

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30Alibaba Taobao custom merch shops 2M+.

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31Printify network fulfills 20M orders annually.

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32Gelato global print hubs handle 5M merch items/month.

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E-commerce & Sales Channels Interpretation

The merch industry has exploded into a noisy, global bazaar where everyone from a kid on TikTok to an artist on Society6 is hustling, proving that selling a clever design on a t-shirt is now as mainstream and multifaceted as selling a song.

Key Players & Competition

1Fanatics operates 300+ official team stores online.

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2Nike leads sports merch with 31% U.S. market share in 2023.

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3Live Nation concert merch partnerships generated $1B revenue.

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4Merchbar aggregates 500+ artist catalogs for sales.

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5Bravado (Universal) manages 1k+ artist merch lines.

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6TopDawg Entertainment merch for hip-hop artists $200M+.

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7Hot Topic retail chain sold 10M pop culture items.

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8Spencer's Gifts novelty merch 900 stores revenue $1.2B.

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9BoxLunch charity merch raised $50M for causes.

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10Urban Outfitters merch private label 25% sales.

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11PacSun streetwear collabs with 100+ brands.

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12Zumiez action sports merch 700+ locations.

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13GameStop collectible merch $500M in 2023.

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14ThinkGeek (RIP) legacy influences $300M geek merch.

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15Spirit Halloween seasonal merch 1.5k pop-ups.

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16Disney Store licensed merch $4B global.

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17Warner Bros. Studio Store merch $800M.

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18Hasbro toy merch licensing $2.5B revenue.

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19Mattel Barbie merch resurgence $1.4B.

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20Epic Games Fortnite merch $1B cumulative.

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21Riot Games LoL Worlds merch $100M event.

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22Overwatch League team merch $50M per season.

Single source

23NBA Store online sales $500M annually.

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24NFL Shop official jersey sales 2M units/year.

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25MLB official merch Fanatics exclusive $1B+.

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26Print-on-demand services market CAGR 26.1% to 2030, Printful leading with 30% share.

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27Teepublic acquired by Redbubble, combined 5M designs.

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28Threadless community designs 1M+ submissions.

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29Designhill freelance merch contests 50k+ yearly.

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Key Players & Competition Interpretation

The modern merch industry, from stadiums to streaming services, reveals a vast and fiercely competitive shadow economy where fandom is not just expressed but quantified, with billions spent annually to transform loyalty into logos.

Market Size & Revenue

1The global merchandise market size was valued at $286.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2023 to 2030.

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2U.S. apparel merchandise sales reached $180 billion in 2023, with promotional products accounting for 12% of total spend.

Verified

3Print-on-demand (POD) merchandise segment grew by 28.4% YoY in 2023, generating $4.5 billion in revenue.

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4Band and artist merchandise sales hit $3.2 billion in 2022 across live events and online.

Single source

5Sports merchandise global market was $48.5 billion in 2023, expected to reach $70 billion by 2028.

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6Custom merchandise for corporate gifting surged to $25 billion in North America in 2023.

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7E-commerce merchandise sales accounted for 42% of total industry revenue in 2023, totaling $120 billion globally.

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8Vinyl record merchandise bundling boosted music merch sales by 15% in 2023 to $1.8 billion.

Single source

9Festival merchandise average spend per attendee was $45.20 in 2023, up 8% from 2022.

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10POD t-shirt sales volume reached 150 million units worldwide in 2023.

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11European merch market grew 6.2% to €75 billion in 2023, driven by esports.

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12U.S. college sports merch generated $4.6 billion in FY2023.

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13Global fan merchandise for gaming reached $2.1 billion in 2023.

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14Promotional products industry in U.S. hit $25.3 billion in distributor sales in 2022.

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15Anime and manga merch sales in Japan totaled ¥500 billion ($3.4B) in 2023.

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16Streetwear merch collaborations generated $10 billion globally in 2023.

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17Holiday seasonal merch sales peaked at $50 billion in Q4 2023 worldwide.

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18K-pop idol merchandise exported $1.2 billion from South Korea in 2023.

Single source

19NASCAR official merch sales were $450 million in 2023 season.

Single source

20Custom pet merchandise market size was $1.8 billion in 2023, growing 12% YoY.

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21Comic-Con convention merch sales averaged $200 million per major event in 2023.

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22Luxury brand limited-edition merch hit $15 billion in 2023 sales.

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23Eco-friendly merch segment reached $8.5 billion globally in 2023.

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24Video game tie-in merch generated $5.2 billion in 2023.

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25Wedding personalized merch market was $2.9 billion in 2023.

Verified

26Halloween merch U.S. sales totaled $11 billion in 2023.

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27NFT-linked digital merch sales were $750 million in 2023.

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28Craft beer label merch sales reached $900 million in 2023.

Directional

29Political campaign merch spend was $1.5 billion in U.S. 2024 primaries.

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30Global toy brand licensed merch was $105 billion in 2023.

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Market Size & Revenue Interpretation

While the merch industry’s staggering $286 billion global value proves we are what we wear, its explosive growth in niches—from eco-friendly tees to K-pop exports—reveals we're increasingly paying to wear who we are.

Product & Design Trends

1T-shirts dominate merch purchases at 68% for all ages.

Directional

2Hoodies saw 25% design increase in oversized fits in 2023.

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3Vinyl sticker packs averaged 5.2 million units sold monthly on Etsy.

Directional

4Enamel pins for conventions grew 40% in custom designs.

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5Eco-bags from cotton canvas outsold polyester by 3:1 ratio.

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6Poster prints in A3 size comprised 35% of art merch sales.

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7Phone cases with customizable skins hit 120 million sales in 2023.

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8Mugs with sublimation printing dominated 55% of drinkware.

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9Keychains in acrylic format grew 18% in fandom niches.

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10Hats with embroidered logos saw 22% uptick in dad hats.

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11Tumblers for POD outsold traditional mugs by 15%.

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12Socks with quirky patterns accounted for 28% of accessory merch.

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13Tote bags peaked with minimalist designs at 40% market share.

Single source

14Patches for jackets increased 30% in sew-on varieties.

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15Calendars as annual merch sold 8 million units in planners.

Verified

16Water bottles in stainless steel hit 25 million POD units.

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17Button pins in 1.5-inch size were top seller at 60%.

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18Notebooks with softcover designs grew 19% in lined pages.

Single source

19Ornaments for holidays in bauble shape sold 15M+.

Single source

20Puzzles jigsaw 1000-piece for adults up 35%.

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21Magnets fridge-sized dominated at 12 million sales.

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22Aprons for cooking POD reached 4.5 million units.

Single source

23Coasters sets of 4 sold 7M globally.

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24Mouse pads extended size grew 24%.

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25Blankets throw fleece at 50x60 inches top 22%.

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26Stickers holographic finish up 42%.

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27Wallets slim design for merch 18% growth.

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28Pillows throw square 20x20 at 30% share.

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Product & Design Trends Interpretation

The merch industry reveals our collective desire to wear our hearts on our sleeves—literally, in 68% of cases—while also insisting our lattes, laptops, and living rooms be equally personalized and planet-conscious.

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Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

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BILLBOARD
billboard.com
billboard.com
Reference 30
EVENTBRITE
eventbrite.com
eventbrite.com
Reference 31
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 32
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 33
TIKTOK
tiktok.com
tiktok.com
Reference 34
URBANOUTFITTERS
urbanoutfitters.com
urbanoutfitters.com
Reference 35
BONDBRANDLOYALTY
bondbrandloyalty.com
bondbrandloyalty.com
Reference 36
CRUNCHYROLL
crunchyroll.com
crunchyroll.com
Reference 37
APPSFLYER
appsflyer.com
appsflyer.com
Reference 38
HOOTSUITE
hootsuite.com
hootsuite.com
Reference 39
PEWRESEARCH
pewresearch.org
pewresearch.org
Reference 40
COMMON-SENSE
common-sense.org
common-sense.org
Reference 41
EDISONRESEARCH
edisonresearch.com
edisonresearch.com
Reference 42
BIGCOMMERCE
bigcommerce.com
bigcommerce.com
Reference 43
GLAAD
glaad.org
glaad.org
Reference 44
UPWORK
upwork.com
upwork.com
Reference 45
FANFINDERMUSIC
fanfindermusic.com
fanfindermusic.com
Reference 46
STARBUCKSCONSUMERINSIGHTS
starbucksconsumerinsights.com
starbucksconsumerinsights.com
Reference 47
TRIPADVISOR
tripadvisor.com
tripadvisor.com
Reference 48
TEESPRING
teespring.com
teespring.com
Reference 49
PRINTIFY
printify.com
printify.com
Reference 50
ETSY
etsy.com
etsy.com
Reference 51
PINTRILL
pintrill.com
pintrill.com
Reference 52
REDBUBBLE
redbubble.com
redbubble.com
Reference 53
CASETIFY
casetify.com
casetify.com
Reference 54
GELATO
gelato.com
gelato.com
Reference 55
FANATICS
fanatics.com
fanatics.com
Reference 56
CUSTOMINK
customink.com
customink.com
Reference 57
SOCKCLUB
sockclub.com
sockclub.com
Reference 58
SOCIETY6
society6.com
society6.com
Reference 59
PATCHCOLLECTION
patchcollection.com
patchcollection.com
Reference 60
SUCCESSTEC
successtec.com
successtec.com
Reference 61
HYDROFLASK-CUSTOM
hydroflask-custom.com
hydroflask-custom.com
Reference 62
PINBACKBUTTON
pinbackbutton.com
pinbackbutton.com
Reference 63
MOLESKINE-CUSTOM
moleskine-custom.com
moleskine-custom.com
Reference 64
RAVENSBURGER
ravensburger.com
ravensburger.com
Reference 65
MAGNETS
magnets.com
magnets.com
Reference 66
STICKERMULE
stickermule.com
stickermule.com
Reference 67
BELLROY
bellroy.com
bellroy.com
Reference 68
SELLERCENTRAL
sellercentral.amazon.com
sellercentral.amazon.com
Reference 69
BLOG
blog.redbubble.com
blog.redbubble.com
Reference 70
SPRING
spring.com
spring.com
Reference 71
BLOG
blog.society6.com
blog.society6.com
Reference 72
BIGCARTEL
bigcartel.com
bigcartel.com
Reference 73
WOOCOMMERCE
woocommerce.com
woocommerce.com
Reference 74
BUSINESS
business.instagram.com
business.instagram.com
Reference 75
BANDCAMP
bandcamp.com
bandcamp.com
Reference 76
DEPOP
depop.com
depop.com
Reference 77
FACEBOOK
facebook.com
facebook.com
Reference 78
BUSINESS
business.pinterest.com
business.pinterest.com
Reference 79
EBAYINC
ebayinc.com
ebayinc.com
Reference 80
GUMROAD
gumroad.com
gumroad.com
Reference 81
BLOG
blog.patreon.com
blog.patreon.com
Reference 82
SQUARESPACE
squarespace.com
squarespace.com
Reference 83
TWITCHTRACKER
twitchtracker.com
twitchtracker.com
Reference 84
CREATOR
creator.youtube.com
creator.youtube.com
Reference 85
FORBUSINESS
forbusiness.snapchat.com
forbusiness.snapchat.com
Reference 86
DISCORD
discord.com
discord.com
Reference 87
CORP
corp.roblox.com
corp.roblox.com
Reference 88
CORPORATE
corporate.walmart.com
corporate.walmart.com
Reference 89
CORPORATE
corporate.target.com
corporate.target.com
Reference 90
ASOS
asos.com
asos.com
Reference 91
CORPORATE
corporate.zalando.com
corporate.zalando.com
Reference 92
INVESTOR
investor.mercadolibre.com
investor.mercadolibre.com
Reference 93
ALIBABAGROUP
alibabagroup.com
alibabagroup.com
Reference 94
ABOUT
about.fanatics.com
about.fanatics.com
Reference 95
INVESTOR
investor.livenation.com
investor.livenation.com
Reference 96
MERCHBAR
merchbar.com
merchbar.com
Reference 97
BRAVADO
bravado.co.uk
bravado.co.uk
Reference 98
TDEMENT
tdement.com
tdement.com
Reference 99
CORPO
corpo.hottopic.com
corpo.hottopic.com
Reference 100
SPENCERSONLINE
spencersonline.com
spencersonline.com