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Top 40 Suppliers 2020: No. 40 Charles River Apparel

Counselor’s exclusive ranking of the suppliers with the most revenue in the promo products market.

Charles River Apparel (asi/44620)

The company’s 4.3% sales decline in 2019 wasn’t a surprise, owing to an anticipated wane of a style that had been a strong seller in recent years. Due to COVID-19 impacts, Charles River was estimating that revenue will dip 20% to 30% in 2020 but is optimistic that 2021 will be a recovery year.

Previous rank: 37

2019 Revenue: $45.0 C

Headquarters: Sharon, MA

Year founded: 1983

Ownership: Private

Top officer: Barry Lipsett


All revenue figures shown in $millions

C = calendar year
F = fiscal year
NR = not ranked