4imprint Experiences Unprecedented Order Plummet
Caused by COVID-19’s marketplace disruption, the precipitous drop in orders began March...
Survey Shows COVID-19’s Industry-Wide Impact
The macro data from Counselor’s new study paints a sobering picture of the challenges f...
PCNA Launches New Web Hub For Distributors
The microsite provides information aimed at helping distributors succeed in a coronavir...
Activity Rises at China Promo Factories
Still, inventory shortages, shipping issues and economic disruption in the U.S. remain ...
How to Not Stink at Working From Home
These practices keep me on-task, productive and out of the YouTube/Netflix rabbit holes.
Logomark Takes COVID-19 Precautions
The Top 40 supplier has suspended in-office meetings and events, and is having sales an...
How to Navigate Event Cancellations
COVID-19 is prompting cancellations of trade shows, conferences and other events. Proac...
Promo Industry Preps for US Coronavirus Outbreak
Firms brace for the health threat and a feared economic downturn as reduced travel, tra...
The Human Impact of Coronavirus
Many promo professionals have friends, family and colleagues in China whose lives have ...
Coronavirus Drives Manufacturing Decline in China
Production is starting to resume, but February was a brutal month for the sector. That’...
Coronavirus Update: China Manufacturing Resumes
That’s good news for the promo industry, but it comes with caveats, including reduced p...
Coronavirus Stokes Global Recession Fears
Much remains uncertain and it’s too soon to panic, but some experts feel a slowdown is ...
Promo Distributors’ Coronavirus Challenges
Lost orders, client fears and sourcing issues are occurring. Plus, is a Made-in-the-USA...
Coronavirus Hobbles Chinese Factories
That’s having an impact on the North American promotional products industry. Plus, upda...
Impact from Coronavirus to Deepen, Promo Pros Say
That’s according to some experts who predict more supply chain and business travel disr...
Coronavirus’ Impact on the Promo Products Industry
Will the disease disrupt supply chains? Can it be spread through imported products? Rea...
Strategies to Audit Successfully
SanMar (asi/84863) General Counsel Melissa Nelson, whose team manages the Top 40...
Can You Rely on Factory Audits?
Critics question their efficacy while proponents say they’re crucial to protect compani...
Promo Products Firms In Earthquake’s Path
Top 40 supplier SnugZ/USA was among those contending with fallout from the quake, but t...
The Campaign: Big Ticket Item
An inside look at how distributors’ sales & projects come together
The Power of Political Promos
Whether for building a brand or eliciting millions in donations, election promos have ...
Fed Swag Ban Gains Steam
A U.S. Senate committee unanimously passed an anti-promo products bill, but the legisla...
HanesBrands CEO to Retire
The hunt for Gerald W. Evans Jr.’s replacement has begun.
IMAGEN Brands Extends Coleman Partnership
The Top 40 supplier says it's now the exclusive provider of Coleman brand drinkware to ...
NJ Could Ban Single-Use Plastic and Paper Bags
The Garden State would be the first in the U.S. with bans on both types of bags.