News
Ashley Colautti Promoted to VP of US Sales at Spector & Co.
Colautti has nearly two decades of industry experience.
GXN Holds 4th Annual Conference in Lisbon
The event drew over 120 top-level executives from the international promotional products community.
Canada Post Workers Go on Strike
The nationwide stoppage, which began on Sept. 25, comes after the government demanded significant reforms at the postal service to ensure its long-...
PCNA Adds Lee Kemp as Senior VP of Customer Success & Transformation
Kemp will focus on strategic initiatives to improve the overall sales experience for the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s customers.
S&S Activewear Details Solar Power Investments, Water Conservation in Inaugural Sustainability Report
The Counselor Top 40 supplier said the newly published report is a transparent overview of its 2024 achievements across environmental, social and g...
Gemline Partners With Bag Brand Timbuk2
The Counselor Top 40 supplier will offer the City Compass Collection in Timbuk2’s first promotional partnership.
Starline Adds LAMY Pen Line to Its Growing Writing Collection
The product expansion at the Counselor Top 40 supplier will include fountain pens, rollerballs, ballpoints and mechanical pencils.
Canadian Postal Workers Halt Delivery of Marketing Mail Amid Ongoing Contract Dispute
The latest escalation in the ongoing labour negotiations between Canada Post and the CUPW could lead to a lockout or full work stoppage.
PPPC Hosts 67th Annual NATCON in Toronto
The event featured supplier tours, two days of exhibits and the highly anticipated PPPC Awards, when Rob Spector of Spector & Co. was inducted into...
Numo Manufacturing Welcomes Kate Plummer as Director of Sales
Plummer has almost two decades of sales, marketing and business development experience in the industry.
Skucamp Conference Tackles AI, Tariffs & Growth
Commonsku’s four-day event, held in Scottsdale, AZ, included a panel discussion featuring several Counselor Power 50 members.
Shane Brett Appointed as CEO of Stormtech
Brett takes over the role from company founder Blake Annable, who is now chairman.
Infographic: Looking Ahead in the Canadian Promo Industry
Top challenges this year for Canadian distributors continue to be profit based as economic concerns and tariff woes press downward on end-buyer dem...
Vantage Apparel & Redwood Classics Launch Custom Color Program
The program allows distributors to PMS-match colors on select Canada-made garments, with lower minimums and quicker turnaround than typical.
Sustainability Roundup: Biodegradable Hat Brims & Recycled Footwear
Brands in promo and beyond are pushing innovations in circularity.
Proforma Hosts Over 600 at Annual Convention
The 2025 Convention and Family Reunion theme was “The Sound of Success.”
Redwood Classics Apparel Unveils Co-Brand Series
The new collection is designed to simplify ongoing support among distributors for Canadian garment manufacturing.
Canadian Solutions for Business Welcomes New Leadership
The appointments are part of CSB’s strategy to build its presence in Canada. CSB is part of Counselor Top 40 distributor American Solutions for Bus...