Gildan Inks Deal To Purchase Hanesbrands

The Counselor Top 40 supplier in Montreal has agreed to acquire the North Carolina-based firm for $2.2 billion.

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  Trump Delays Higher Tariffs on China Until November

  The president’s executive order extends the tentative trade truce between the U.S. and China for another 90 days to Nov. 10.

• Koozie Group Launches Contract Decoration Service Through Partnership With SanMar

  Distributors can next-day ship bags from SanMar to be decorated at Koozie Group’s Redwing, MN, facility.

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  Hit Promo Enters Strategic Partnership With iClick

  Thanks to the partnership, Hit will now offer PopSockets and other products to customers.

• How Would Promo Pros Rate Their Tariff Concerns? We Asked Them

  Four months after sweeping tariffs were first announced, firms are adapting – but challenges in pricing, quoting and supply chains remain.

Infographic: Monitoring the Supply Chain in Canadian Promo

State of the Industry data from ASI Research shows that Canadian distributors continue to be concerned about supply chain issues and customer service at supplier firms.

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  From Ink to Impact: Why Epic Promotions Pivoted From Print to Promo

  The Warwick, RI-based distributor has found success by leveraging its long-standing client relationships and deep industry knowledge.

• Chili’s & Tecovas Collaborate on ‘Booth Boots’ Made From Same Material as Restaurant Booths

  The co-branded line of belts and boots, which sold out quickly, is a fun spin on using touch to evoke a brand aesthetic.

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  ASI Chicago 2025: The Industry Is “Geared Up To Finish Strong”

  After a challenging first half of the year, eager attendees and exhibitors at the industry’s largest trade show in the Midwest said they’re looking forward to closing more sales in Q3 and Q4.

• Everen Brown Reflects on 50 Years in Promo (With More To Come)

  The distributor looks back on a career that started when he was just 13 and success that has allowed him to travel the world.