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The Exit Interview: Tim Andrews on Leadership, Listening & Letting Go
The Exit Interview: Tim Andrews on Leadership, Listening & Letting Go

After his 23-year tenure, ASI’s president and CEO reflects on his long run, strong finish and the discipline to stop there.

Starline Adds Quiksilver Drinkware to Its Growing Product Collection
Starline Adds Quiksilver Drinkware to Its Growing Product Collection

The Counselor Top 40 supplier said the drinkware line is designed to combine aesthetic and sleek design with durability and utility.

Facilisgroup Promotes Samantha Ross & Kevin Schnepp to VP Positions
Facilisgroup Promotes Samantha Ross & Kevin Schnepp to VP Positions

Ross is now vice president of partner experience, and Schnepp has been named vice president of partner success.

Lisa Folts Takes on Expanded Role at PromoShop as VP of Sales
Lisa Folts Takes on Expanded Role at PromoShop as VP of Sales

Folts will now oversee sales enablement, account growth strategies and the development of sales content, messaging and playbooks for the Counselor ...

The Promise (and Limitations) of Recycled Polyester
The Promise (and Limitations) of Recycled Polyester

rPET has become popular in apparel and promo as a more sustainable alternative to virgin polyester. But behind the production process story lies a ...

Commonsku Members Visit Honduras for SanMar Factory Tour
Commonsku Members Visit Honduras for SanMar Factory Tour

The promo software company and several of its customers witnessed every step in the T-shirt-making process and got a firsthand look at the Counselo...

Fully Promoted Welcomes More Than 200 Attendees to Its Annual Summit
Fully Promoted Welcomes More Than 200 Attendees to Its Annual Summit

The Counselor Top 40 distributor held the three-day event during ASI Show Fort Worth, with the theme “Raising the Bar.”

ASI Fort Worth 2026: Keynoter Nick Friedman on How Brands Can Thrive
ASI Fort Worth 2026: Keynoter Nick Friedman on How Brands Can Thrive

The co-founder of College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving offered actionable takeaways on building trust with end-buyers and providing winning solutions.

Cintas Acquires UniFirst in $5.5B Deal
Cintas Acquires UniFirst in $5.5B Deal

The Counselor Top 40 distributor’s third attempt at acquiring UniFirst, a workwear and uniform company, was a success, marking its largest acquisit...

ASI Fort Worth 2026: Debunking the Biggest Print Myths
ASI Fort Worth 2026: Debunking the Biggest Print Myths

Denise Gustavson of PRINTING United Alliance gave distributors actionable tips to start selling print with success.

ASI Fort Worth 2026: Attendees Say Lower Tariffs Would Boost Sales
ASI Fort Worth 2026: Attendees Say Lower Tariffs Would Boost Sales

AI and automation were also a major theme in the Education Day wrap-up.

ASI Fort Worth 2026: Build Trust & Be Unforgettable in a Crowded Market
ASI Fort Worth 2026: Build Trust & Be Unforgettable in a Crowded Market

At Education Day at ASI Fort Worth, Shawna Suckow of The Buyer Insider discussed how leading with humanity can help businesses stand out.

Dale Denham Named Chief Information Officer at iPROMOTEu
Dale Denham Named Chief Information Officer at iPROMOTEu

The industry veteran has held leadership roles at eXtendTech, PPAI, Counselor Top 40 distributor Geiger and ASI.

ASI Fort Worth 2026: How To Drive More Sales by Focusing on a Niche
ASI Fort Worth 2026: How To Drive More Sales by Focusing on a Niche

In his class at Education Day at ASI Fort Worth, Kevin Baumgart discussed how to get specific about finding and engaging potential clients.

BAMKO Parent Company SGC Posts Q4 2025 Earnings & 2026 Full-Year Outlook
BAMKO Parent Company SGC Posts Q4 2025 Earnings & 2026 Full-Year Outlook

Counselor Top 40 distributor BAMKO experienced year-over-year and quarterly growth despite tariff-related challenges.

Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Increased Risk of Attacks From Iran-Linked Hackers
Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Increased Risk of Attacks From Iran-Linked Hackers

Banks and critical infrastructure are the most vulnerable to cyberattacks, experts say, but all organizations should stay vigilant and take appropr...

Gildan Reports Record Fourth Quarter, Nearly 11% Sales Growth for 2025
Gildan Reports Record Fourth Quarter, Nearly 11% Sales Growth for 2025

The jump in sales includes contributions from Hanesbrands, which the Counselor Top 40 supplier officially acquired in December.

Obituary: Dave Wilson, Genumark
Obituary: Dave Wilson, Genumark

Wilson spent 30 years at the company’s Winnipeg office, alongside his wife and two sons.