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ASI Show Comes to Chicago Next Week
Attendees can participate in education sessions, explore supplier exhibits and hear from Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun during a keynote address.
Top Stories
Cintas Reports 8.9% Revenue Growth for 2026 Fiscal Year
The publicly traded Counselor Top 40 distributor is projecting similar growth for its 2027 fiscal year following the completion of its UniFirst acquisition in the spring.
ASI’s 2026 Ad Impressions Study: Preferred Products
Exclusive research from ASI explores the powerful impact and influence of promotional products.
Branding Together: A Decorated-Apparel Industry Legend on Making a Lasting Impact
Rick Roth of Mirror Image and The Ink Kitchen reflects on his long career in the screen-printing industry and explains why, for him, business and activism go hand in hand.
The Next Big Thing in Print
Here’s a look at what’s trending in print industry verticals for the remainder of 2026.
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Koozie Group Adds U Brands to Retail Portfolio
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Stahls’ Acquires Siser, Adds Heat-Transfer Vinyl Brand to Its Family of Companies
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Shirt Lab To Hold Las Vegas Event on Scaling Online Stores
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Devastating Twin Earthquakes in Venezuela Spur Promo Relief Efforts
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Paula Ambrozic Rejoins Rymax as Vice President of Vendor Strategy & Compliance
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Editor’s Picks: Stylish Shopping & Tote Bags
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Editor’s Picks: Custom Charms, Pins & Buttons
Event attendees and activation booth visitors can personalize everyday apparel with these custom charms, pins and buttons.
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Summer’s Hottest Promo
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
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Editor’s Picks: Noteworthy Journals & Notebooks
Recipients can make the most of conferences, networking events or onboarding training by jotting down thoughts in a branded notebook.
In The News - July 2026
Botanical PaperWorks (asi/41273) announces that co-owner Kayla Kannwischer is now director of strategic initiatives. In her new role, she will spearhead long-term strategy, product development,...
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Pukka Donates Hats to Annual Golf Fundraiser
The caps were sent to children participating in Children’s Mentoring Connection of Hancock County’s 43rd annual event.
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Kirk Ross Joins ASB To Lead Partnership Growth
Ross comes to the Counselor Top 40 distributor as a consultant, bringing nearly 40 years of industry experience to the role.
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Fossa Apparel Names Megan Hernandez to Role of National Accounts Manager
Hernandez joins the apparel supplier with nearly a decade of experience in the promo industry.
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Industry Sales Grow 2.5% in Q2 as Business Pressures Persist
Distributor growth accelerated from the first quarter, but inflation, delayed purchasing decisions and uneven performance continue to temper promo industry sales.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
Gemline Adds LifeStraw to Portfolio of Purpose-Driven Retail Brands
A curated assortment of the brand’s hydration and reusable drinkware solutions are part of the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s Fall 2026 collection.
Sustainability
Q&A: Why Product-Level Impact Reporting Is Crucial
William Fairley, founder and commercial lead of Zilch, explains why the promotional products industry needs to embrace measurable sustainability solutions.
Sustainability
How Cooks Who Feed Serves up Social Impact
In 2019, Seema Sanghavi created the Ontario-based company that makes sustainable kitchen linens to help women in India find paid work.
Next Level To Provide Blank Tees for Got Sole’s 2026 U.S. Festival Tour
The high-quality, streetwear-inspired T-shirts could be the starting point for festival attendees to express individuality.
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Q&A: Andrew Titus Discusses His New Book for Emerging Leaders
The president of United Franchise Group shares why it’s important for leadership to be earned, not given, as well as the steps young professionals can take to achieve success.
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FIFA Fan Festival Charms Fans With Creative Promo
Giveaways with hyper-personalized elements prove popular at the event in Philadelphia’s Lemon Hill Park.
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Why High-Velocity Decoration Is a Survival Strategy
Direct-to-film printing has moved from hobbyist tool to industrial powerhouse, and distributors who understand the shift are saying yes to high-margin orders their competitors are still turning away.
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What I’ve Learned About Promo From Attending Half a Dozen Bachelorette Parties
Bachelorette parties are high-spend events, making them ripe opportunities for promo.
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