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Wearables News Briefs - March 2020
Wearables News Briefs - March 2020
Web Exclusive

Custom Ink , which specializes in e-commerce sales of custom-printed apparel and...

Coronavirus Update: China Manufacturing Resumes
Coronavirus Update: China Manufacturing Resumes
Promogram

That’s good news for the promo industry, but it comes with caveats, including reduced p...

The Truth About Selling and Sourcing Direct

Suppliers selling direct and distributors ...


Direct Selling and Sourcing: The Trust Factor

With direct selling and sourcing causing...


DiscountMugs and Bel Promo: Perception vs. Reality

When the subject of suppliers selling...

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
Promogram Canada

The protests have gone on for three weeks, and businesses are feeling the pinch.

Promo’s Opportunity in NY Plastic Bag Ban
Promo’s Opportunity in NY Plastic Bag Ban
Promogram

Empire State distributors see the prohibitions, which take effect Sunday, as a chance t...

Fairware Joins Reciprocity Road
Fairware Joins Reciprocity Road
Promogram Canada

Fairware focuses on ethical sourcing and sustainable products. Reciprocity Road is a pr...

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

Oshki apparel is made in part from plastic...


The Benefits of Blogging

Q: Is blogging still relevant in the...

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
Promogram

The administrative nightmare has led to purchasing third-party software systems.

Promo Distributors’ Coronavirus Challenges
Promo Distributors’ Coronavirus Challenges
Promogram

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...

USMCA Ratification Process Continues in Canada
USMCA Ratification Process Continues in Canada
Promogram Canada

Final implementation depends on Canada’s official approval, which could be later this s...

Patagonia Sues Over ‘Petrogonia’ Apparel
Patagonia Sues Over ‘Petrogonia’ Apparel
Promogram

Patagonia says an agency that caters to the oil and gas industry has infringed on its t...