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‘Made in Canada’ ESP Searches Surge as Trade Uncertainty Continues
New data from ASI Research indicates that, while classic categories once again took the top search spots in Q1, Canadian distributors also expresse...
Orbus Recycles Nearly 70% of Waste in 2024
The event signage supplier said it also recently introduced a new 100% PVC-free banner stand as part of its sustainability efforts.
Trump & Bessent Signal Potential Reduction in China Tariffs
The White House is reportedly considering reducing the 145% rate in additional tariffs it has placed on China-made imports in 2025 – a potential bo...
The Next 5 Years: How Promo Companies Can Thrive in the 2020s
So much has happened in the 2020s. No matter what comes next, here's how promo companies can be successful.
ASI Promo for the Planet Gets a Refresh
On its third birthday, our hub for sustainability news and education is debuting some new and exciting changes.
Overture Plants 200,000 Trees in Partnership With Ecologi
The milestone doubles the distributor’s positive impact since the firm last year announced that it had reached 100,000 trees planted.
Fully Promoted Hosts Annual Convention During ASI Fort Worth
The three-day event, which celebrated the Counselor Top 40 distributor’s 25th year in business, included sessions with senior leadership, networkin...
S&S Activewear Appoints Three New Senior Vice Presidents
The Counselor Top 40 supplier has tapped executive talent to lead on sales, merchandising and strategy/operations.
Q1 Industry Sales Drop Amid Tariff Concerns, Trade War Uncertainty
Findings from ASI Research show distributor sales declined by 3.6% and industry confidence plummeted, though there were success stories and surging...
U.S. Will Charge Chinese Shipping Companies & China-Made Ships Fees for Port Calls
Federal trade authorities say the fees are necessary to address supply chain threats and rekindle the domestic shipbuilding industry, but critics s...
Gemline Donates Over $525,000 in 2024
That was just one of many highlights in the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s fifth annual corporate social responsibility report.
Counselor Top 40 Supplier Gemline Hosts Tariffs Webinar With Supply Chain Expert
Executive Chairman Jonathan Isaacson spoke with Willy Shih, a professor at Harvard Business School, about the interdependence of supply chains, the...
Trump Pauses Reciprocal Tariffs for Most Countries; Hikes Levies On China
The president said he was dropping specialized country-specific import levy rates he announced last week to a baseline 10% for at least 90 days.
Nearly 1,000 Tune Into ASI Tariff Webinar Featuring Expert Panelists
The panel discussed the implications of the Trump administration’s tariffs for promo and offered advice industry businesses can use to mitigate the...
SRG Offers Premium Items From Swarovski
The Counselor Top 40 supplier has added select fine crystal and crystal-embellished gifts to its product line for distributors in the U.S. and Canada.
Steve Pons Joins McCabe Promotional Advertising as CEO
The Canadian industry leader brings experience scaling promo businesses and a shared vision for McCabe’s future, according to the company.
Better Together: Why Counselor Top 40 Suppliers Are Teaming Up
Leading suppliers are forming partnerships to benefit both parties and broaden their offerings for distributors.
ASI Fort Worth 2025: Attendees Head Home Feeling Energized, Enthusiastic
Distributors are looking forward to putting new tech know-how into practice and presenting fresh ideas to clients after attending the largest promo...