Obituary: Stephanie Bierbaum-Howard, Summit Group

Bierbaum-Howard, 49, spent more than 13 years with Summit Group, where she was known as “everyone’s go-to person.”

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  In The News - July 2025

  SRG  (asi/84592; Canada, 84595), a Counselor Top 40 supplier, now offers select luggage and mini-bags from Rollink, known for its line of ultra-lightweight and foldable bags. "Our...

• Universal Unilink Acquires Print-Focused Organization IBSA

  The International Business Systems Alliance’s existing purchase contracts will add opportunities for Universal Unilink in the healthcare market, the company said.

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  Local Businesses Give Out Promo at Pride Celebration in Philly Suburbs

  The fifth annual event drew hundreds of people, decked out in rainbow-themed merch, in celebration of Pride month.

• GXN Network To Host Conference in Lisbon in September

  The fourth annual conference has a theme of the “Promotional Products Industry Under Pressure.”

The Summer of George: The Yankees’ Creative New Bobblehead Sparks Enormous Fan Demand Well in Advance

The Yankees announced a new bobblehead of Seinfeld’s George Costanza sleeping under his desk, and resales are already listed on eBay with the game almost two months away.

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  Common UV Printing Myths Debunked

  With its high-quality output and ability to print directly on a variety of objects, UV printing has become an increasingly popular way to customize promo products.

• How To Create the Ultimate Print-on-Demand Experience for Customers

  Think of yourself as a “fulfillment solutions provider,” rather than a printer or promotional products distributor.

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  Seattle’s ‘Birthplace of Grunge’ Brings Screen Printing In-House To Meet Merchandise Demand

  Seattle’s Central Saloon hosted Nirvana’s first Seattle show. Now, the legendary bar and venue is meeting demand for merchandise by printing its own T-shirts.

• Oowee Products’ Inclusive Hiring of Autistic Adults Is a ‘Win-Win’

  The promotional products supplier, which manufactures leather goods in the U.S., has been employing members of the autistic community for years. Other industry companies have also provided meaningf...