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Distributors Increase Sales 5.4% in Q1 2022

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While industry top-line sales increased, a variety of challenges and economic headwinds...

Stran’s Sales Soar But Firm Records Q1 Loss

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The Top 40 promo distributor increased sales more than 62% in the first quarter and bel...

Zagwear Acquires NYC-Based Arrow Promotional

Zagwear is a promo distributorship headqua...

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Apparel Company Owes $211,000 for False Made in USA Claims

The FTC entered into a settlement with Uta...

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iPROMOTEu Holds Supplier Showcase in California

The event brought together top affiliates ...

Port Worker Contract Talks Raise Supply Chain, Inventory Fears

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Importers in the promo products industry and beyond are concerned that contract talks i...

Everywhere Apparel Offers Sustainable Garments, Recycling Program

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The eco-conscious basics supplier was founded on a “closed loop” production system.

Obituary: Arthur Richter, Alcraft

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The well-loved promo executive has passed away at age 83.

Wendell August Forge to Launch NFT Collection

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The 5,000 limited-edition nonfungible tokens will have a holiday theme and come with a ...

Cap America Acquires Wear-A-Knit

The acquisition enables Top 40 supplier Ca...

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Lapine Acquired by adm Group

Promo products distributor Lapine is based...

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PromoStandards Develops New Tech Standards for Clearing Purchase Order Issues, Holds

A group of volunteers from some of promo’s...

Staff Shortages, Rising Labor Costs Drive Promo Price Increases

Wage increases and difficulties in finding...

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OCM Promotions Acquires Second Step Advertising

The deal involves two promotional products...

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Gemline’s Jonathan Isaacson Receives Philanthropic Award

The CEO of the Top 40 supplier was recogni...

ACS Affiliate Services Promotes Melinda Marr

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The subsidiary of AIM Smarter also announced that Kirk Ross received a lifetime achieve...

2022 Sales Compensation Survey

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Distributors are adapting their compensation models to attract top sales reps.

HALO, Promo’s Biggest Distributor, Acquires Top 40 Firm BrandVia Alliance

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The acquisition continues HALO’s run of high-profile acquisitions of major competitors ...

The Bright Side: Logomark-Sponsored Dog Finds Home With Navy Veteran

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Scout, a German shepherd, recently finished service dog training through the Shelter to...

BAMKO Increases Q1 Sales, Plans Bigger Push Into Uniform Segment

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The Top 40 distributor’s sales were up more than 11% in the first quarter of 2022 compa...

US Trade Rep to Review China Tariffs

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Some in the Biden administration reportedly favor rolling back the tariffs to ease infl...