USMCA Trade Agreement Goes into Effect
Implementation became official on July 1, though a tariff dispute between Canada and th...
Sir Speedy, PIP Franchises Recognized on ‘Top Shops’ List
The annual ranking recognized 20 franchisees across the country.
Big Markets In Promo: Retail
Stores are re-opening, and they’ll need marketing materials, signage and, of course, pr...
‘Free Speech’ Comes With a Price
The First Amendment offers fewer protections for private sector employees than people o...
How to Partner With Ad Agencies
Q&A with Aly MacGregor, president of Reicura, a Toronto-based ad agency
Big Markets in Promo: Education
Sales will come back for this historically strong sector. Which kind of promotions, how...
Big Markets In Promo: Healthcare
The global fight against the coronavirus has sent this market soaring.
Facilisgroup Hosts Virtual REBOUND-20
The event offered four weeks of townhalls and educational sessions for the promo industry.
BDA Opens Three Locations in Canada
The move further expands the Top 40 firm’s presence in North America.
Canadian Promo Sees Slight Sales Uptick
Traditional items are making a comeback in some quarters as economic concerns loom.
QCA Begins Reduction in Operations
The Quality Certification Alliance will continue to support current members through Aug...
Spector & Co. Welcomes Jamie Mair
The industry veteran, who was most recently an executive at Top 40 distributor BDA, was...
ePromos Welcomes VP of Strategic Partnerships
Lisa Fosdick joins the Top 40 distributor’s executive team.
Masks and Product Safety Concerns
As reopening businesses order branded protective face masks, promo companies can’t forg...
SanMar Signs Exclusive Partnership With Allmade
The second-largest supplier in the industry now offers Allmade’s ethically conscious ga...
Canadian Government Proposes Penalties for CERB Fraud
Officials want to see stiff fines and even jail time for those who’ve gamed the system....
HPG Locations Announce Reopenings
The Top 40 supplier’s locations have begun the return to full production capacity.
PPPC’s Women’s Empowerment Event Goes Virtual
The Canadian conference was held over Zoom.
The State of Election Promos
Distributors can still help campaigns get the word out.
The Office After Quarantine – Part 1
States are finally allowing non-essential businesses to re-open. But to bring employees...
The Office After Quarantine - Part 3
Transitioning back to the office will require leadership teams to be flexible and sensi...
Promotional Products Sales Report 2020 – Midwest
Business opportunities and strengthening industries help this region shake the ‘flyover...
Neet Feet Partners With Big Time Jersey, Kanata Blanket
Bob Strem of Neet Feet discusses the new brand alignment.
Canada Extends Economic Aid, U.S. Border Closure
Adjustments have been made while provinces lay out reopening plans.
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan & The Promo Industry
The relief available from the Canadian government can help shore up promo firms.