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Sourcing & Supply Chain

Ports Prep for Strike as Oct. 1 Work Stoppage Looms
Ports Prep for Strike as Oct. 1 Work Stoppage Looms
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A strike by unionized port workers along the East and Gulf Coasts could send disruption...

The U.K.’s Biggest Promo Trade Show Kicks Off the Holiday Merch Gifting Season
The U.K.’s Biggest Promo Trade Show Kicks Off the Holiday Merch Gifting Season
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Merchandise World was held Sept. 11 in Milton Keynes, England.

Federal Government Finalizes Tariff Increase on China-Made Steel, Aluminum

While promo executives are working to dete...


Infographic: Supply Chain Concerns in Canada

State of the Industry research for Canadia...


Tervis Files for Bankruptcy

The drinkware brand, whose products sell i...

Gildan Reopens Bangladesh Facilities Following More Worker Unrest
Gildan Reopens Bangladesh Facilities Following More Worker Unrest
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Laborers in the country’s garment sector have been protesting, making specific requests...

USTR Again Delays Final Determination on Proposed Tariff Hikes
USTR Again Delays Final Determination on Proposed Tariff Hikes
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The potential increased levies on steel and aluminum are of particular concern to the p...

Garyline Receives Private Equity Investment, Completes Move to Florida
Garyline Receives Private Equity Investment, Completes Move to Florida
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An affiliate of Mill Point Capital LLC has invested in the Counselor Top 40 supplier, w...

Gemline Increases Warehouse Capacity by More Than 20%
Gemline Increases Warehouse Capacity by More Than 20%
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The Counselor Top 40 supplier moved its offsite warehousing from two separate buildings...

As Port Strike Looms, Suppliers Prep & Adapt

The product providers to the $26.1 billion...


Trains Come to a Halt Across Canada

Management at the country’s two largest ra...


The Campaign: Behind the Scenes of a $2 Million Order

In the newest installment of The Campaign ...

As RFPs Grow in Complexity, Promo Pros See Opportunities for Improvement

Industry distributors say requests for pro...


Feds Bar Five China-Based Companies From Exporting to the U.S. on Forced Labor Concerns

It’s another strong reminder to companies ...


Bangladesh Protests Threaten Apparel Supply Chain

The deadly protests could have a lasting e...

Renewal for Trade Act Important to Promo Sourcing Unlikely Before Next Year
Renewal for Trade Act Important to Promo Sourcing Unlikely Before Next Year
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While particulars continue to be discussed and timing is uncertain, officials believe C...

Hirsch Now Offers Apparel Through Brand Partnership
Hirsch Now Offers Apparel Through Brand Partnership
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The family-owned, Houston-based supplier is selling polos and more in the promo space f...

Life is Good Retail Brand Launches Apparel Decorating Business
Life is Good Retail Brand Launches Apparel Decorating Business
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Keep it Simple, as the venture is called, is courting clients keen for custom-printed a...

Hurricane Beryl Barrels Into Texas Impacting Promo Firms
Hurricane Beryl Barrels Into Texas Impacting Promo Firms
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The storm made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, knocking out power to millions, caus...

Largest Port Worker Union in the U.S. Suspends Contract Negotiations
Largest Port Worker Union in the U.S. Suspends Contract Negotiations
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No immediate work slowdowns or stoppages at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports were announ...

Tariff Exemptions To End as Supply Chain Challenges Rear, Levy Increases Loom
Tariff Exemptions To End as Supply Chain Challenges Rear, Levy Increases Loom
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It’s all part of an increasingly challenging sourcing situation with which promo compan...