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Convergence Corner: The State of Print
Brendan Menapace and Hannah Rosenberger discuss key takeaways from the 2026 PPM report.
Top Stories
Branding Together: Opportunities (and Limitations) of AI in Print & Promo
Aly Banholzer and Marshall Atkinson of ShirtLab share why artificial intelligence is a competitive advantage for the decorated apparel and branded merch industries.
S&S Activewear Bets Big on Tech To Help Customers Scale
The supplier is using machine learning, automation and “ZeroTouch” technology to help improve inventory accuracy and streamline fulfillment.
ASI Promotes Matt Barnes to Chief Commercial Officer
With more than a decade of leadership at ASI, Barnes will now lead the company’s sales, marketing and member success efforts.
The Sourcing Group Appoints Brian Gill as Chief Revenue Officer
Gill is the Counselor Top 40 distributor’s first CRO and brings 25 years of industry experience to his new role.
Latest News
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Jumping Through June
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Image Source Hires Tom Havens as VP of Sales
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Editor’s Picks: Trendy Caps & Hats
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PCNA Welcomes Blue Tees Golf as New Retail Partner
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Grossman Marketing Group Acquires Larick Associates
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4 Best Practices To Avoid Nightmare Scenarios With Contract Decorators
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Summertime Promo Edit
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
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Editor’s Picks: Stylish Keychains & Luggage Tags
Recipients can add some practical personalization to their bags and suitcases with a customized keychain or luggage tag.
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: New Product Drop
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Judge Urges Trump Administration To Back Off Tariff Refund Appeal, Speed Up Process
The directive came after a hearing Tuesday at the Court of International Trade.
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Spectrum Designs Expands to New Jersey, Bringing DTF & Embroidery With a Mission
The New York decorator, which employs autistic people, announced its new facility in May.
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Step-by-Step Instructions for Claiming Tariff Refunds
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has filed an appeal that could delay the tariff refund process.
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Multiday ‘House of HALO’ Event Brings Together Business Professionals Across Promo
More than 800 account executives, clients, industry suppliers and leadership attended Halo Branded Solutions’ annual national sales meeting.
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Vantage Apparel Launches Line of Custom USA-Made Woven Throw Blankets
The blankets are the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s newest print-on-demand product.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
S&S Activewear Adds Tools To Help Customers Search for Responsibly Produced Products
The Counselor Top 40 supplier has implemented search filters on its website to make it easier to find products with verified sustainability attributes.
Sustainability
Gildan Now Sourcing 100% of Cotton Sustainably, According to Report
The Counselor Top 40 supplier recently released its 22nd sustainability report, highlighting progress toward a variety of environmental and social responsibility goals.
Sustainability
‘Proof Over Promises’: 2nd Annual Sustainable Merch Summit Celebrates Promo’s Progress
On Earth Day, industry leaders gathered for honest conversations on sustainability certifications, transparency and growth.
SwagDrop Survey Reveals ‘Choice Gap’ in Corporate Merch Programs
The Canadian distributor found that branded items provided by employers are often not what recipients would have chosen for themselves.
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How 35 Years in Print Led to Promo
Steve Enright of PromoPrint Group shares what he’s learned in his 35 years of print and promo and how his distributorship came to be in 2010.
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How RushOrderTees Contributed to the NHL ‘WAG Jackets’ Trends
Matching jackets worn by NHL players’ wives during the playoffs have become ornate and official looking, and that requires a professional’s help sometimes.
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5 Tips for Better Color Management
In the print and promo world, accuracy is paramount. These tips will help ensure color consistency.
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‘Dyslexia Is My Superpower’: How Josh Turner of Stand4 Socks Found Success
The British entrepreneur runs a certified B-Corp supplier that has donated close to 1 million socks to homeless shelters.
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