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Convergence Corner: Navigating a Last-Minute Reprint on a Million-Plus Unit Project
Ryan Cady, director of client success at Imprint Engine, tells the story of how one massive promotional campaign across more than 300 college campuses hit an 11th-hour roadblock, but with the stren...
Top Stories
Public Comment Period Opens on Trump’s Potential ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’
The potential new levies could impact the promo products market and the American business marketplace much more broadly. The public has a chance to weigh in.
Trump Reportedly Wants To Absorb USPS Into the Commerce Dept.
Following the resignation of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, the president is poised to fire the remaining governing board and attempt to move the Postal Service under White House jurisdiction, acc...
Ball Pro Acquires Supplier Branded Apparel
The move brings a range of name-brand clothing offerings into Ball Pro’s product mix and helps the Minnesota-based supplier be a one-stop shop for golf tournament needs, executives said.
Stanley Black & Decker Files Trademark Suit Against Stanley Drinkware’s Parent Company
A complaint says PMI has breached agreements on how it can use the “Stanley” name, with everything from branding on tumblers to branded apparel among the alleged violations.
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In The News - February 2025
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BDA Names Stuart Shepherd Managing Director for EMEA Region
The Counselor Top 40 distributor said the move signals its ambition to substantially grow business in the multi-continental region, in which the firm already has high-profile clients.
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Gildan Reports Full-Year 2024 Sales Rise, Announces C-Suite Moves
The Counselor Top 40 supplier noted that it achieved a company record for Q4 sales and that its activewear division, which includes business with promo, was key to the annual revenue increase.
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Scammer Tries To Swindle Distributor Out of 12,000 Tumblers
The distributorship spotted the scam and is now warning other firms to be leery.
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Fingertip Amputation Prompts Recall of More Than 1M Igloo Coolers
The Katy, TX-headquartered company issued the recall in conjunction with product safety officials for its 90-quart rolling coolers.
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S&S Activewear Debuts New Line of Performance Apparel
The Counselor Top 40 supplier announced the launch of AllPro about a month after it shared about its new partnership with medical scrub brand Jaanuu.
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Atlantis Headwear Joins bluesign as System Partner
The supplier calls it a significant step in its commitment to reducing environmental impact.
Sustainability
VisionUSA Offers Quick Ship for Ball Aluminum Cups
The cups, billed as “infinitely recyclable,” help contribute to a circular economy.
Sustainability
Dr. Bronner’s Drops B Corp Certification, Sparking Debate
The natural soap company criticized B Lab for “weak standards” that enable greenwashing and purpose-washing. The decision has drawn mixed reactions among B Corp promo firms.
Eagles Super Bowl Win Offers Fun & Valuable Promo Lessons
Take inspiration from apparel, headwear and print products that are showing up everywhere in a city that loves to celebrate big victories.
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How To Print Custom Stadium Seats & Rally Towels Using Heat Transfers
This tutorial walks distributors and decorators through the process of adding logos and other graphics to popular game-day promos.
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PPPC Partners With Western University on Sustainability Course
The organizations will be offering a 12-hour-long synchronous online course on sustainable promotional product marketing later this year.
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Decorating Roundup: Vantage Apparel Adds Chenille Patch Services
Also, Gildan offers DTG-friendly apparel innovation, and Vastex has released conveyor dryers specifically designed to cure DTF prints.
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Inside Look: PA Printer Produces More Than 17,000 Apparel Pieces for Super Bowl Champion Eagles
Dickson City’s Talk Shirty To Me went all in on the Eagles this year, meaning a bigger purchase order and 11th-hour printing marathons.
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