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ASI Research Debuts First-Ever Study of South Africa’s Promotional Products Industry
The analysis offers an in-depth look at top-selling products, the most lucrative sectors for sales, distributor operations, sourcing and more in a nation that has the African continent’s largest ec...
Top Stories
4imprint’s Order Count Falls as the Firm Predicts ‘Supply Chain Disruption, Higher Product Costs’
Promo’s largest distributor also noted on May 21 that revenue and average order values were comparable to the prior year through the first four months of 2025.
Print Leaders Press Congress for Action at PRINTING United Alliance Legislative Fly-In
ASI joined about 40 industry leaders in Washington, D.C., last week to discuss the most pressing issues facing print.
U.S. Could Reinstitute Reciprocal Tariffs for Nations That Don’t Negotiate in ‘Good Faith,’ Says Treasury Secretary
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump indicated that some countries could learn the nation-specific tariff rates the United States will place on them in the next two to three weeks.
Stanley Drinkware Faces New Legal Challenges Over Defective Lids & Lead Concerns
PMI, Stanley’s parent company, is facing proposed class action lawsuits following a December 2024 recall and, separately, revelations over lead in its products.
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Classic Promo for All
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
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Editor’s Picks: Spacious Backpacks
An essential in education, new hire gifting and outdoor adventures, these versatile branded bags are the ultimate companion on the go.
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Products for Every Day
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Front Nine Capital Acquires Promo Distributor/Decorator Premiums & Specialties
Front Nine focuses exclusively on purchasing and operating business within the screen-printing, embroidery and promotional products space.
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Stran Promo’s Sales Soar in Q1 but Heavier Expenses Lead to a Loss
The publicly traded Counselor Top 40 distributor’s top-line sales were up more than 50% compared to the same quarter last year.
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Formula One Sues Las Vegas Screen Printer, Alleging Trademark Infringement
The suit says E & B Wholesalers sold products that included T-shirts and hoodies that bore Formula One trademarks in the lead-up to the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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PremiumSquareUSA.com Partners With Premium-Square Europe To Offer Cross-Continental Promo Solutions
The firms are separate companies but have a common thread through industry veteran Jeff Lederer. The alliance aims to help U.S. distributors doing work domestically and in Europe.
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Tariff Rates on Lower-Value Imports From China Reduced Temporarily but Challenges Persist
Some promo pros say the move will help but note cost burdens and uncertainty remain. Others say that if there are going to be import tariffs, then they should continue to be applied to lower-value ...
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
Gemline Offers FSC-Certified Moleskine Notebooks
The move strengthens the Counselor Top 40 B Corp-certified supplier’s commitment to product responsibility, company leaders said.
Sustainability
Chameleon Like Earns EcoVadis Silver Rating
The California-based manufacturer of paper products and other promo items is among the top 15% of companies evaluated by the business sustainability platform.
Sustainability
SRG Decarbonization Project Will Reduce Scope 1 Emissions Over 40% by 2027
The Counselor Top 40 supplier shared a case study on installing hybrid heat pumps at its Markham, ON, facility in its recently released 2024 Impact Report.
The Bright Side: Avril Lavigne Uses Co-Branded Merch To Help Skate Shop Burned Down in LA Wildfires
The Canadian singer created her own merch to raise money to rebuild a Pacific Palisades skate shop.
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Sales Compensation Survey: The Latest Trends in Rep Commission and Benefits
Slow industry sales and a reversal in the labor market have spurred a surprising resurgence in commission. Our annual survey also looks at sales rep responsibilities and significant cutbacks in ben...
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Case Study: Meryl Katlin Finds Sweet Spot Where Print Meets Promo
A graphic designer by trade, Katlin has been selling promotional products since the ’90s.
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Letter From ASI President & CEO Tim Andrews: How We’re Helping You Navigate Tariffs
During this difficult time, ASI is committed to strengthening industry trust and ensuring our members can confidently move forward.
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Nominate Now for the 2025 Counselor Promotional Campaign Awards
Help us honor the most creative and effective uses of promo.
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