Promo Distributor Sales Drop 4.9% In Q1
Sales were strong through early March but were then torpedoed by the coronavirus, trigg...
Scams Targeting PPE Buyers Proliferate
While domestic promo suppliers and distributors aren’t accused of wrongdoing, industry ...
California Lifts Plastic Bag Ban
The temporary measure marks another rollback of plastic bag prohibitions during COVID-1...
Demand for Branded Masks Could Soar
That presents potential big opportunities and ethical quandaries for promotional produc...
3M Questions Daymond John’s Deal To Sell N95 Masks
The star of reality show Shark Tank faces no criminal or civil charges, and denies any ...
EPromos, Chris Riggs Collaborate on Earth Day Art
Hit Promo was also part of the project, which included a charitable effort for COVID-19...
Grants Lend Helping Hand to Struggling Businesses
The grants are available from private companies that range from Facebook to Salesforce....
Yes, Distributors Are Still Selling Promo
Learn how some promotional products distributors are generating sales of promo and prin...
Musical Acts, NBA Teams Sell Branded Face Masks
The initiatives often have a charitable component.
GeigerBTC Names New Top Executive
Vicky Kinasz will be taking over for the retiring Frank Murphy.
New China Rules Delay PPE Exports
Importers in the promo industry have reported some minor delays due to the regulations,...
Experts: COVID-19 ‘Peak’ Is Nearing
Certain shutdown/social distancing practices in some areas of the U.S. could be conside...
Gemline Expands Into Hand Care Category
The expansion comes as the coronavirus fuels increased attention to keeping hands clean...
IMF: US GDP to Sink 5.9% in 2020
The International Monetary Fund has predicted that coronavirus-related disruption...
Dr. Birx Bobblehead to Support COVID Fight
Five dollars from the sale of each bobblehead will be donated to the Million Mask Chall...
Experts: COVID Turnaround Could Be on Horizon
Some positive data and predictions helped bolster stocks and raise hopes that there cou...
4imprint Says Orders Down 80%
As the largest distributor in the promotional products market, 4imprint’s performance c...
Provide Merch for Virtual Beer Festivals
It’s a proverbial ‘win-win’ for promo distributors and brewers at an otherwise dire time.
How to Build a Seven-Figure Store
Here’s another installment of The Campaign, a monthly feature from Counselor magazine t...
Case Study: Medical Mask Hooks
Inkwell Designers has gotten innovative, making a brandable product that pulls medical ...
Obituary: Sidney Siegel, Industrial Contacts
Siegel, who was 92, passed away due to complications from the coronavirus.
Gildan Making Facemasks, Isolation Gowns
The move marks a partial resumption of manufacturing activity for the apparel maker, wh...
Amazon to Halt a Business Shipping Service
Amazon is suspending a shipping service in which it delivers packages for businesses....
Fauci Bobblehead Generates $100K for COVID Fight
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum says the bobblehead has become its best...
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