Congressional Repeal Effort & New Lawsuit Challenge Controversial Independent Contractor Rule
The Labor Department regulation, which opponents say will negatively impact the promoti...
Joe Huber Named to SVP Sales Role at The Kanata Group
The Missouri-based supplier specializes in products that include blankets, towels, thro...
Stanley’s Parent Company Sued Over Lead Concerns in its Drinkware
The Stanley Quencher has been a viral sensation at retail and in promo, and was named A...
Gildan Reports Strong Q4, But Sales Dropped in 2023
The publicly traded Top 40 supplier released a report this week on its full-year financ...
Presidential Merch ‘Battle’ Heats Up With $400 Trump-Themed ‘Never Surrender’ Sneakers
The high-top trainers sold out almost immediately. President Joe Biden and Republican c...
JH Specialty Promotes Darren Lichtsinn to VP of Promo
It was one of nine promotions the Indiana-based company, which provides branded merchan...
Grace Schettler Joins Chipply as Senior VP of Sales
Schettler comes to the team store e-commerce platform from a Top 40 supplier.
Boston Could Launch Officially Licensed Swag Collections
A city councilor says merch lines can generate revenue, build the Beantown brand and be...
Importing Costs Soar, Delays Mount as Supply Chain Flashpoints Flare
War in the Middle East and drought in Central America are increasing supply chain cost ...
HanesBrands Posts Annual Loss as Sale of Champion Brand Remains Possible
The publicly traded apparel maker experienced an almost double-digit percentage revenue...
Cintas Set To Pay $4 Million To Settle 401(k) Plan Lawsuit
Former employees of the Top 40 distributor brought the case. An agreement was reached i...
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,...