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How an NCAA Settlement Could Change the College Athletics Merch Game…Again
How an NCAA Settlement Could Change the College Athletics Merch Game…Again
Strategy

With changes coming to student-athlete compensation, schools are going to have to get c...

How Unionwear Handled the Surge of Harris-Walz Merch
How Unionwear Handled the Surge of Harris-Walz Merch
Strategy

Mitch Cahn, president of the New Jersey-based supplier, says political hat sales can in...

Decorating Roundup: Epson Releases New Dye-Sublimation Printers

Also, Arcus Printers has launched a soft-t...


The Ultimate Custom Promo Sales Checklist

Set yourself - and your clients - up...


Promotions Planner: Good Vibes Only

Start presenting ideas to clients for camp...

Get To Know Givee Select: How This Free Online Storefront Platform Can Revolutionize Your Business
Get To Know Givee Select: How This Free Online Storefront Platform Can Revolutionize Your Business
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Grow your business faster than ever with Givee Select from PCNA (asi/66887). This...

Harris-Walz Merch Makes Splash at Intro Rally in Philly
Harris-Walz Merch Makes Splash at Intro Rally in Philly
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The Democratic presidential candidate and her newly announced running mate launched the...

Send Us Your Products for September Showcases
Send Us Your Products for September Showcases
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How ScoutPromotions Became the Official Merch Provider for the 2024 RNC
How ScoutPromotions Became the Official Merch Provider for the 2024 RNC
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Candace Lillund, owner of the small Milwaukee-based distributor, part of Counselor Top ...

State of the Industry: Distributors Increasingly Sourcing Direct

Distributors are increasingly sourcing dir...


State of the Industry: Distributors Confront Escalating Wage Hikes

Businesses are more easily finding workers...


State of the Industry: Combatting ‘Anti-Swag’ Sentiment

‘Anti-swag’ sentiment has been on the rise...

State of the Industry: Can Drinkware’s Run of Popularity Continue?

Drinkware sales are higher than they’ve ev...


State of the Industry: Sales Harder to Come By

Buyer apprehension is resulting in smaller...


State of the Industry: Suppliers Feeling the Squeeze

Suppliers are pursuing strategies to ease ...

State of the Industry: Rush Orders Back on the Rise
State of the Industry: Rush Orders Back on the Rise
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Sourcing chaos compelled end-buyers to order earlier and wait longer. But now, rush ord...

State of the Industry: The Latest Shift in Sustainability Requirements
State of the Industry: The Latest Shift in Sustainability Requirements
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Increasing client demands for eco certifications and information signals a new approach...

State of the Industry: Distributor Snapshots
State of the Industry: Distributor Snapshots
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They all sell promo products, but there are meaningful differences across the revenue c...

State of the Industry: Supplier Snapshots
State of the Industry: Supplier Snapshots
Strategy

For each revenue class, our survey reveals their top challenges, competitors and other...

State of the Industry: Trend or Not?
State of the Industry: Trend or Not?
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We unpack six interesting findings from our survey and predict if these developments wi...

State of the Industry: #Counselor70 Data Through the Decades
State of the Industry: #Counselor70 Data Through the Decades
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While the goal – chronicling the state of the promo industry – has been the same for 47...