Power 50 2022: No. 45 Andy Shape, Stran & Company
Welcome to the 2022 Power 50 list , which ranks the most influential people in the...
MV Sport/The Game Operational Again After Cyberattack
The supplier says “all is well” now after sustaining a breach that disabled its phone a...
BAMKO’s Q3 Sales Topped $86 Million
It was the second straight quarter in which the Top 40 distributor increased year-over-...
Obituary: Geraldine Whitesel Rodin, Rodin Industries
Rodin and her husband were pioneers in the promo products industry, having founded, own...
Out $100K: Scam Attempts Aimed at the Industry Continue
Sophisticated fraudsters continue to try to trick firms into providing products they do...
Rail Strike Start Date Pushed to December
The postponement allows more time for contract negotiations aimed at avoiding a supply ...
4imprint: ‘We’ll Reach About $1.1 Billion in Revenue This Year’
In a just-issued trading update, the Top 40 promo products distributorship also said be...
Gildan’s Revenue for 2022 Rises 18% Through October
Sales to the promo market have been a key catalyst for the topline gain, though rising ...
NC Custom Debuts New Fresh Beginnings Holiday Line, Gourmet Cookies
The offerings come after the Top 40 supplier acquired the food gift brand when it was o...
Edwards Garment Promotes Brett Garran to VP of Sales
Garran has played a key role in driving growth at the Top 40 supplier since joining the...
Obituary: Sheila Ware, Pro Towels
Co-workers remember Ware as someone who “brought pure joy” to the workplace throughout ...
Ariel Premium Supply Donates Nearly $25K to Environmental Nonprofits
The Top 40 supplier is giving $1 from every distributor order to help protect rainfores...
Maine’s New PFAS Reporting Regulations to Affect Promo
The requirements take effect in January. A ban on products with intentionally added PFA...
iPromo Debuts EcoCloud Service for Recycling, Reusing or Donating Branded Merch
The distributor handles the logistics of giving a second life to purchased promo produc...
Phillies Fans Set a Merch-Buying Record After Reaching World Series
The club’s rabid fan base purchased team-branded pennant-clinching/World Series gear at...
Business Groups Urge Biden to Intervene to Help Prevent Rail Strike
Two rail worker unions recently rejected a new contract their leadership had agreed to,...
Worry Over Proposed Independent Contractor Rule Grows in Promo, Beyond
Leaders in industries that include promotional products, trucking and financial service...
UPS Increasing 2023 Rates by Nearly 7%
The rise takes effect Dec. 27 and matches a hike that rival FedEx is instituting.
Q1 Sales Rise But It’s Another Quarterly Loss For Cimpress
The Top 40 distributor, parent company of Vistaprint and National Pen, also recorded a ...
Chicago Bulls Debut In-Seat Delivery Service for Branded Merch
The innovative offering comes through a partnership with fintech company Klarna. Transa...
‘Dunder Mifflin’ Merch at Center of Testy Trademark Lawsuit
NBCUniversal is suing a company for allegedly “fraudulently” obtaining a trademark for ...
S&S Activewear Promotes Frank Myers to CEO
Current CEO and Counselor Person of the Year Jim Shannon will become vice chairman of t...
‘A Necessary Evil’: Promo Firms Paying Much More for Cybersecurity Insurance
Costs and requirements for coverage are increasing, but certain industry companies deem...
Report: More Manufacturing Moving Out of China
The sourcing trend has been underway in this industry and others.
A Q&A on M&A: Surefire Strategies for Buyers & Sellers of Businesses
Merger and acquisition activity in the industry has been on the rise over the last 15 m...