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Vantage Apparel Completes Employee Training Initiative
The Counselor Top 40 supplier partnered with local educational institutions to offer more than 100 hours of professional development for its team m...
Trump Administration Postpones Tariffs on Canada for 3 Days
The 50% levies on approximately $20 billion worth of goods were scheduled to go into effect on Aug. 19. A tentative deal has been reached since the...
Obituary: Ian McLearon, BDA Canada
McLearon was the director of client services at the Counselor Top 40 distributor’s Canadian division.
Dependable Product Categories Top H1 ESP Searches in Canada
Distributors favored hard goods like pens, bags and drinkware in the first half of 2026 as economic uncertainty continued.
Infographic: Supply Chain Insights From Canadian Promo
State of the Industry data from ASI Research shows that Canadian distributors are still contending with challenges like late orders, mistakes and s...
4imprint Lifts Outlook Amid Modest Revenue Growth
The largest distributor in promo increased revenue by 1% during the first half of 2026, according to newly released half-year earnings.
Cintas Announces Executive Leadership Restructuring
The Counselor Top 40 distributor separated its CEO and president roles, with Todd Schneider remaining CEO and Jim Rozakis promoted up to president.
Gildan Reaches Deal To Sell HanesBrands Australia as Q2 Revenue Dips
The announcement comes just after Gildan reported a Q2 loss of $50 million in its latest earnings report.
SRG Promotes Jessica De Mello to Director of Vendor Relations
De Mello has over two decades of experience at the Counselor Top 40 supplier.
Facilisgroup Hosts Annual Summit in Chicago
The event welcomed over 600 attendees for professional development and networking.
Trump Administration Imposes New 10% to 12.5% Tariffs
The tariffs on more than 60 trading partners are aimed at eliminating forced labor from global supply chains, according to the administration.
ASI Show Chicago 2026: Drinkware Trends From the Show Floor
Customization, sustainability and functionality are still driving drinkware trends in promo, more than simply size.
2026 Counselor Awards
Trailblazers and culture-builders, this year’s honorees are in a class of their own.
Counselor Top 40 Distributors 2026
This year’s top promo companies overcame significant obstacles while continuing to drive billions of dollars in sales.
Counselor Top 40 Suppliers 2026
This year’s top promo companies overcame significant obstacles while continuing to drive billions of dollars in sales.
Hit Promotional Products, Profill Solutions Name Brian Porter VP of Business Development
Porter, a member of the Counselor Power 50, previously served as chief revenue officer at Counselor Top 40 supplier Starline.
ASI Show Chicago 2026: Education Day Brings Technical Insight & Personalized Advice
During the day’s Wrap-Up session, speakers reiterated their insights on how promo pros can differentiate themselves from the competition and attend...
ASI Show Chicago 2026: Holiday Gifting Trends
Mary Furto and Liz Haesler of Counselor Top 40 supplier PCNA discussed ways to use brand-name appeal, modern wellness culture and more to create an...