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Theresa Hegel

  • Executive Editor, Digital Content

Theresa Hegel covers strategy for ASI Media, with a focus on apparel, digital technology and business operations and management. She's won multiple regional and national awards for her writing and reporting.

Advancements – and Setbacks – in the World of Circular Fashion

On the heels of a well-regarded textile recycling company declaring bankruptcy, several...

5 Tips for Building Your Personal Brand

Learn to stand out from the crowd by showcasing your unique value proposition.

Geiger’s Firebrand Promotions Nabs EcoVadis Platinum Rating

The Top 40 distributor acquired the UK-based company in 2023.

LAT Apparel Hires Rachel Newman

The former HanesBrands executive will serve as chief commercial officer.

The Bright Side: Twintech Industry Raises Nearly $9,000 To Fight World Hunger

The supplier donated a portion of sales from its Power Bar power bank to the nonprofit ...

SEC Passes Watered-Down Climate Reporting Rules

The rules require large companies to disclose Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissi...

The Bright Side: Storm Creek Launches Girls on the Run Giveback Campaign

The apparel supplier is partnering with women-owned distributors to donate 10% of sales...

NC Custom Adds Lineup of Sustainable Packaging & Fairtrade Treats

The Top 40 supplier added 24 SKUs that include bags made of home-compostable materials ...

Facilisgroup Holds Annual Supplier Showcase

The three-day event included an awards ceremony, a 39,000-square-foot show floor, enter...

Sustainable Supplier Zusa Achieves B Corp Status

The Minnesota company received 123.3 points in its assessment, well over the 80 points ...

EcoPlum Receives EcoVadis Silver Rating

The distributor said it placed in the top 10% of all firms ranked by the sustainability...

HanesBrands, Gildan Get High Marks for Climate Change Disclosures

The apparel suppliers shared their environmental impact reports with CDP, a global nonp...

Tech Products Get a Makeover With Recycled Materials

A number of suppliers are making phone chargers and other tech accessories out of certi...

How To Solve Sustainability’s Most Daunting Task: Measuring Scope 3 Emissions

Indirect greenhouse gas emissions up and down the supply chain often have the biggest e...

Stahls’ Partners With NOBULL To Decorate at NFL Combine

The supplier is providing its UltraColor MAX transfers to help outfit athletes at the s...

High Caliber Line Expands With 47,000-Square-Foot Facility

The new warehouse space will increase the supplier’s production and fulfillment capacity.

Culture Studio Plans To Double Size of Chicago Facility

The decorator, which provides custom merch for music, entertainment and brands, also op...

Decorating Roundup: Ninja Transfers Launches Decoration & Blind-Ship Service

Also, Stahls’ creates a free online designer, and World Emblem offers new color swatch ...

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Rebrands as Cascale

The new name and logo reflect, in part, a membership that has grown beyond apparel and ...

HPG Launches Zero Waste Box for Recycling Pens, Pencils & Markers

The Top 40 supplier has partnered with TerraCycle and will be hosting a livestream educ...

The Bright Side: Crystal D Announces 2024 Giveback Program

The supplier chose four nonprofits to support via sales of its Legacy Gallery collection.

Hexa Custom Uses Excess Fabric To Create Bag Line

The fully customizable line includes laptop sleeves, a crossbody and a tote.

Tony Pinto Retires From Promo

The multi-line rep, who spent 25 years with 3M, has been in the industry for nearly 40 ...

Geiger Releases ESG Report

The Top 40 distributor shared its accomplishments with regard to sustainability and soc...

Overture Promotions Plants 100,000 Trees

The Top 40 distributor, which started a tree-planting initiative with Ecologi in 2022, ...