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Christopher Ruvo

  • Executive Editor, News & Content Strategy

Chris spearheads ASI Media’s news coverage, leading the creation of daily articles, in-depth feature reports, podcasts and videos that tackle the most important topics in the promo products industry. His writing and multi-media work has earned numerous regional and national awards, including the 2019 and 2022 Neal Awards for “Best Range of Work By A Single Author.”

BDA Acquires England-Based Sports-Merchandise Firm

The Great Branding Company’s clients include some of the biggest teams and organization...

Largest Port Worker Union in the U.S. Suspends Contract Negotiations

No immediate work slowdowns or stoppages at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports were announ...

Stran & Company Debuts Rebrand

A new logo launched this week as part of what the Top 40 distributor says will be a “su...

Heather Smartt Named Goldstar’s New Global Leader

Executives said Howard Cubberly is moving on from his role as global general manager af...

The Sourcing Group Projects $180M in Revenue Following New Acquisition

TSG says the purchase of Drew & Rogers will complement ongoing organic growth.

Hirsch Names New Director of Marketing

George Morgan brings to the Texas-based supplier experience in driving marketing results.

Judge Orders Trader Joe’s To Pay $112K in Attorney Fees in Merch Trademark Case

The California-headquartered grocery chain is appealing the ruling, along with the dism...

SanMar Executive Advocates for AGOA Renewal Before Senate Finance Committee

Melissa Nelson said the soon-to-expire African Growth and Opportunity Act enables a pro...

Two Delta Apparel Board Members Resign

The departures of Timothy Brog and David Whelan follow fast on the heels of former CEO ...

HanesBrands Inks Deal to Sell Champion to Authentic Brands Group

The agreement will see ABG pay Hanes at least $1.2 billion, with a possibility of up to...

Tariff Exemptions To End as Supply Chain Challenges Rear, Levy Increases Loom

It’s all part of an increasingly challenging sourcing situation with which promo compan...

Harley-Davidson Sues British Retailer, Alleging Trademark Infringement on T-Shirt

The motorcycle manufacturer asserts that the design on a children’s shirt from Next rip...

SBA To Launch New Credit Line Program for Small Businesses

Industry firms and other businesses could qualify for credit lines of up to $5 million ...

BAMKO Hires New VP To Lead Expansion of Commercial Print Business

Michael O’Neal has previously worked for Top 40 distributors that include HALO Branded ...

UK-Based Supplier Listawood Has Closed

Former employees said the drinkware firm, whose customers included North American distr...

Delegate CX Promotes Rory Young to Chief Revenue Officer

Young was previously a senior vice president at the firm that focuses on outsourcing so...

Logomark Debuts Line of Bettoni Bags

The Top 40 supplier is offering backpacks, duffel bags and sling bags – all water-resis...

Hatch Coolers Announces Rebrand

The Tennessee-based supplier specializes in American-made soft-sided coolers.

Gemline Introduces Igloo Drinkware, Expands Cooler Offerings

The Top 40 supplier asserted there’s a great sustainability story to share around the d...

Soaring Freight Rates and Cargo Container Shortages Part of Renewed Supply Chain Snags

Industry firms say they’re adapting, but executives warn of immediate impacts to custom...

S&S Activewear Deploys Hundreds of ‘PopPick’ Robots at Distribution Center

The Top 40 firm plans to add the bots to at least two more facilities. It’s part of a g...

Gildan Shareholders Back Activist Investors’ Board Candidates, Chamandy Installed as CEO

A formal vote of support at the Tuesday, May 28 annual shareholders meeting officially ...

Gildan Board & CEO Resign; Chamandy’s Return to C-Suite Imminent

A proxy war for control of the Top 40 supplier has ended with victory for activist inve...

HALO Names Two New VPs

The Top 40 distributor has appointed Erin Cannata vice president of marketing and Tina ...

ASI Employees Volunteer at HELP Center, Learn About Nonprofits Through Onsite ‘Get to Know’ Event

Participants say the outreach was personally fulfilling and indicative of ASI’s ethos o...