A Loss, Layoffs & Lower Sales: Challenges Continue for Delta Apparel in Q1
The Top 40 supplier described demand as sluggish.
European Supplier Reworks €50 Million Debt Amid Reported Weak Profitability
Portugal-based Stricker has locations on multiple continents and says it works with cli...
Shonebarger Steps Down as Hit Promo President; Schmidt Now CEO & President
Eric Shonebarger spent 20 years with the Top 40 supplier, spearheading technological ad...
Corporate Imaging Concepts Names New CEO
David Ashe, a longtime business leader with private equity-related experience, is now t...
Trader Joe’s Files Appeal of Judge’s Scathing Dismissal of Merch-Centered Lawsuit
The grocery chain believes a union has infringed on its trademarks in branded apparel, ...
Activist Investor Goes on Offensive Against New Gildan CEO, Board of Directors
Browning West issued a sharply worded statement questioning new chief executive Vince T...
JC Pro Design Acquires Small Lake City Promo
The owner of the purchased firm, Collin Wilkinson, is joining JC as outside sales manager.
FTC Final Ruling on Proposed Ban of Noncompete Agreements Looms
The potential outlawing of noncompete clauses for essentially all workers in the United...
Merch-Related Lawsuit Against Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf Team Dismissed
A federal judge dismissed the case with prejudice after the two sides reached an appare...
Gold Coast Promo Products Association President Joins Bag Makers
Shelley Bednarski brings more than 20 years of sales experience to the Top 40 firm.
Is M&A in Promo Poised To Rebound in 2024?
Dealmaking decreased in the second half of 2023, but indications are that acquisitions ...
ScreenBroidery Promotes Brandi Johnson to Director of Operations
Johnson has been with the Indiana-based distributorship, a Counselor Best Places to Wor...
AIA Corporation Names Josh Pospisil VP of Business Development
Pospisil joins the Top 40 distributor after about a decade working on the supplier side...
Labor Department Sued Over New Rule That Stands To Impact Independent Contractors in Promo
Four freelance writers have filed the suit, calling the regulation vague and confusing,...
Whitestone Branding Names New Director of Client Services
Lauren Dustin brings leadership experience at a Top 40 promo firm and with retail brand...
Buffalo Bay Is Exiting the Promo Products Industry
The supplier will continue accepting new and repeat orders through the end of February.
Stat Spotlight: The Economic Picture Brightens in Early 2024
Positive developments include rising consumer confidence, stronger forecasts for growth...
The Ampersand Group Acquires Trogo Sales
Todd Mellon, president/CEO of Ampersand, believes the deal will help power business in ...
Proforma Printhouse Makes Third Acquisition in Three Years
The firm, which is affiliated with Top 40 distributor Proforma, bought a fellow Michiga...
The Specialty Company Acquires Perfect Promotions & More
TSC Inc. is retaining all Perfect employees and keeping the company’s North Carolina fa...
Cimpress’ 2024 Half-Year Sales Increase 8%, Profitability Rises
The Top 40 distributor, parent company to Vistaprint and former Top 40 firm National Pe...
Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work: #34 – Stowebridge
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The Bright Side: Logomark Empowers Shelter to Soldier to Pair Service Dog With Military Veteran
It’s part of an ongoing do-gooding initiative from the Top 40 supplier in which it fund...
Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work: #72 – AIA Corporation
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Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work: #53 – ScreenBroidery
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