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Coronavirus Drives Manufacturing Decline in China
Coronavirus Drives Manufacturing Decline in China
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Production is starting to resume, but February was a brutal month for the sector. That’...

Qmulative Discusses Fashion, Business and Next Level Apparel
Qmulative Discusses Fashion, Business and Next Level Apparel
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Meet Quinlan, the founder and creator of Qmulative, an Arizona-based company taking...

Wearables News Briefs - March 2020

Custom Ink , which specializes in...


Coronavirus Update: China Manufacturing Resumes

That’s good news for the promo industry, b...


The Truth About Selling and Sourcing Direct

Suppliers selling direct and distributors ...

Direct Selling and Sourcing: The Trust Factor
Direct Selling and Sourcing: The Trust Factor
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With direct selling and sourcing causing waves, Counselor asked leading industry...

DiscountMugs and Bel Promo: Perception vs. Reality
DiscountMugs and Bel Promo: Perception vs. Reality
Counselor

When the subject of suppliers selling direct surfaces in the promotional products...

Fixing the Friction Between Suppliers & Distributors
Fixing the Friction Between Suppliers & Distributors
Counselor

While direct selling and direct sourcing are controversial, they aren't the only...

Canadian Rail Protests Spark Economic Concerns
Canadian Rail Protests Spark Economic Concerns
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The protests have gone on for three weeks, and businesses are feeling the pinch.

Promo’s Opportunity in NY Plastic Bag Ban

Empire State distributors see the prohibit...


Fairware Joins Reciprocity Road

Fairware focuses on ethical sourcing and s...


Baby Yoda Merch Finally Rolling Out

I've already gone on record with my...

2020 Apparel Forecast: New Trends to Watch This Year

The year is off to a strong start for...


Jon Birrell Steps Down as BPMA CEO

Carey Trevill will serve as interim CEO.


Coronavirus Stokes Global Recession Fears

Much remains uncertain and it’s too soon t...

College Student Builds Sustainable Apparel Brand
College Student Builds Sustainable Apparel Brand
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Oshki apparel is made in part from plastic waste taken from the Great Lakes.

The Benefits of Blogging
The Benefits of Blogging
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Q: Is blogging still relevant in the age of social media? A: It's even more...

FAM Just Got Bigger and Better
FAM Just Got Bigger and Better
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Thousands of apparel sellers say that FAM changed the way they sell. That's why...

Promo Firms Hurting After Online Sales Tax Ruling
Promo Firms Hurting After Online Sales Tax Ruling
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The administrative nightmare has led to purchasing third-party software systems.

Promo Distributors’ Coronavirus Challenges
Promo Distributors’ Coronavirus Challenges
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Lost orders, client fears and sourcing issues are occurring. Plus, is a Made-in-the-USA...

Trend Alert: Floral Fashion Is in Bloom
Trend Alert: Floral Fashion Is in Bloom
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Nothing screams spring quite like a floral print. Whether it's a blouse bursting with...