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Commonsku Hosts CEO Summit
The invitation-only event brought together promo executives for learning, visioning and collaboration, organizers said.
4imprint’s Order Count Falls as the Firm Predicts ‘Supply Chain Disruption, Higher Product Costs’
Promo’s largest distributor also noted on May 21 that revenue and average order values were comparable to the prior year through the first four mon...
Gildan Hits 77% Sustainable Cotton Sourcing, According to 2024 ESG Report
The Counselor Top 40 supplier also noted reductions in water intensity and increased sourcing of recycled polyester among last year’s achievements.
PPAI Hosts NALC in Chicago
The annual executive event featured two full days of programming at the Sofitel Magnificent Mile.
PCNA Partners With Strideline To Expand Sock Offerings
The supplier is offering two full-sublimation unisex styles to customers.
Stanley Drinkware Faces New Legal Challenges Over Defective Lids & Lead Concerns
PMI, Stanley’s parent company, is facing proposed class action lawsuits following a December 2024 recall and, separately, revelations over lead in ...
SanMar, Genumark Recognized as Best Managed Companies
The program, with iterations in the U.S. and Canada, honors noteworthy private companies.
ASI Media’s 2025 Salespeople of the Year
These are the solution-weaving sales all-stars propelling big business in promo.
Gemline Offers FSC-Certified Moleskine Notebooks
The move strengthens the Counselor Top 40 B Corp-certified supplier’s commitment to product responsibility, company leaders said.
PPPC Hosts Inaugural ‘Catalyst’ Event
The conference in Victoria, BC, welcomed 65 attendees from across North America for high-level education, thought sharing and networking.
SRG Decarbonization Project Will Reduce Scope 1 Emissions Over 40% by 2027
The Counselor Top 40 supplier shared a case study on installing hybrid heat pumps at its Markham, ON, facility in its recently released 2024 Impact...
Starline Partners With Drinkware Maker Symglass
The Counselor Top 40 firm said it will be offering Symglass’ shatterproof, BPA-free products, which are made from renewable plant-based materials, ...
Gemline & XD Connects Launch New Cross-Continental Merch Fulfillment Program
TransAtlantic Advantage aims to allow distributors to provide eco-friendly identical promo products in North America and Europe, without the comple...
Sales Compensation Survey: The Latest Trends in Rep Commission and Benefits
Slow industry sales and a reversal in the labor market have spurred a surprising resurgence in commission. Our annual survey also looks at sales re...
Gildan Reports 2.3% Sales Growth in Q1 2025, Driven by Activewear Performance
Despite marketplace headwinds, the Counselor Top 40 supplier predicts that it will increase sales over the whole of the year as well.
Denise Taschereau Becomes Sole Owner of Fairware; Sarah White Retires
Now in its 20th year, the Vancouver, BC-based B Corp distributor has built a reputation for providing ethically sourced, sustainable merch solutions.
New Report Studies the Global Incentive Marketing Market
The Incentive Marketing Association just released Incentive & Recognition Insights 2025, synthesizing data from more than 600 industry executives.
‘Made in Canada’ ESP Searches Surge as Trade Uncertainty Continues
New data from ASI Research indicates that, while classic categories once again took the top search spots in Q1, Canadian distributors also expresse...