Promo Is Growing Slower Than the Economy. Why?
During the post-COVID recovery, the industry has typically expanded at a faster rate th...
Shepenco Buys Equipment From Dixon Ticonderoga’s Shuttering Promo Division, Plans To Serve Dixon Customers
Shepenco CEO Dan Townes says the equipment will allow them to increase capacity and off...
Patagonia Prevails in Trademark Lawsuit Against Online Apparel Retailer
Grocery chain Trader Joe’s is also seeking a judgment in a trademark infringement case ...
Former Timberland, The North Face Executive Joins BDA as Chief Operating Officer
Matt Ferrari’s history of aligning supply chain strategy to business objectives will he...
S&S Activewear Says Workplace Harassment Suit Has Been Settled
A judge has approved a joint stipulation to dismiss the lawsuit and the Top 40 firm tel...
Supplier Rustico Is Closing
The maker of handcrafted leather products said it’s ceasing all operations due to finan...
Kate Plummer Named Director of Sales for Debco & Beacon Promotions
The suppliers are subsidiaries of Top 40 supplier firm HPG.
The Bright Side: Logomark Sponsors Fourth Service Dog Through Shelter to Soldier
The nonprofit adopts rescue and shelter dogs and trains them to be psychiatric service ...
Postal Service Aims To Increase Prices on Its New Package Shipping Service
The United States Postal Service introduced Ground Advantage in 2023.
Colorado, Rhode Island Ramping Up Restrictions on Single-Use Plastic Bags in 2024
Some industry distributors believe this will create more chances to sell branded reusab...
VistaPrint’s ‘Merch Merch’ for Rob McElhenney & Ryan Reynolds Is a Branding-Partnership Masterstroke
Part of Top 40 distributor Cimpress, VistaPrint created the tongue-in-cheek line for Wr...
Stat Spotlight: Inflation Eases, Economy Grows
These quick-hit statistics paint a picture of what’s going on with key macroeconomic fa...
Fans Use Custom Merch Kits to Try to Sway MLB Owners On Oakland Athletics Relocation Vote
The personalized swag boxes included a hat from distributor/decorator Oaklandish.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Tesla in Logoed T-Shirt Case
The court wranglings revolved around a pro-union T-shirt that the manufacturer of elect...
HanesBrands Posts $96 Million Loss, Appoints Temporary Board Members To Help With Turnaround
The vertically integrated apparel maker’s sales are down nearly 9% year over year throu...
Promo Reflects On the Passing of Peter Seidler
A private equity ace who owned the San Diego Padres, Seidler was a past owner of Top 40...
AIA Corporation Rebrands With New Logo, New Website
The Top 40 distributor says the fresh look is a visual embodiment of its mission to its...
Vera Muzzillo Honored With Silver Stevie Award in Female Executive of the Year Category
Muzzillo is the CEO of Top 40 firm Proforma, the fifth largest distributor in the indus...
Alan Tabasky Promoted to President of BEL Promo
Tabasky has also taken on the role of chief supply chain officer of BEL USA, parent com...
SanMar Names Former Under Armour VP to Vice President of Sourcing & Product Development Position
Dean Draughn is a seasoned logistics leader with more than 33 years of experience, the ...
Rob Watson Named CEO of Vantage Apparel
Watson is a veteran industry executive who was formerly with the Top 40 supplier in lea...
Cintas Agrees to Settlement in 401(k) Plan Lawsuit
Former employees brought the litigation against the Top 40 distributor in federal court...
Eye on AI: Just What Is a MerchBot?
In this Q&A, industry veteran Ron Friedman dishes on a new AI-driven offering he says c...
‘We Are Lew1ston’: Message Merch Can Play an Important Role Amid Tragedy
Merch-driven fundraisers, like those seen following the recent mass shooting in Lewisto...
Suppliers Are Working Through Overstock Issues
Following shortfalls in the pandemic recovery period, suppliers aggressively ramped up ...