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Rising Fuel Prices Poised To Drive Up Costs for Suppliers
Less than a month into the war on Iran, suppliers are contending with shipping surcharges and pricier raw materials as oil and gas prices soar.
Top Stories
Stran Promotional Products Increases Revenue by Over 40% for 2025, Posts 12.9% Organic Growth From Core Promo Business
Gross profit, net loss and EBITDA also improved compared to 2024.
Cintas Increased Revenue Nearly 9% in Q3, Expects More Growth After UniFirst Acquisition
The Counselor Top 40 distributor of uniforms and workwear has also raised its annual revenue expectations roughly a month after the UniFirst deal was announced.
Lisa Folts Takes on Expanded Role at PromoShop as VP of Sales
Folts will now oversee sales enablement, account growth strategies and the development of sales content, messaging and playbooks for the Counselor Top 40 distributor.
Diving Into the ASI/PPAI Carbon Impact Study & What Comes Next
Andrew Kelly of Overture Promotions and Laura Smith of Storm Creek share their reactions to the study, which measures promo’s carbon impact against other advertising mediums. Here, they discuss wha...
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Facilisgroup Promotes Samantha Ross & Kevin Schnepp to VP Positions
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In The News - March 2026
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Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Springtime Swag
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Products
ASI Fort Worth 2026: Product Showcase Winners
Distributors were impressed by unique and innovative products in a variety of categories on the exhibit floor at ASI Show Fort Worth.
Products
ASI Fort Worth 2026: Top Apparel & Headwear Trends From the Show Floor
Innovative polos, reimagined workwear and smart updates to caps and women’s tops were just a few of the best highlights from the show.
Web-To-Print Software Provider CloudLab Joins Cimpress
The German software company officially joins the Cimpress family of brands after three years of investment.
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A New Executive Order Further Enforces Made-in-USA Labeling Requirements
The announcement comes just months ahead of events like America250 and the 2026 World Cup.
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Sprinters Advertising Taps Nathan Cordier as New Head of Sales
Cordier will oversee the sales team and lead initiatives for the San Francisco-based supplier.
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Fully Promoted Welcomes More Than 200 Attendees to Its Annual Summit
The Counselor Top 40 distributor held the three-day event during ASI Show Fort Worth, with the theme “Raising the Bar.”
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ASI Names Ashish Mittal as New CEO
Matthew Cohn and Stephanie Cohn Schaeffer, third-generation siblings, are named ASI board co-chairs as longtime Chairman Norman Cohn becomes chairman emeritus.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
The Promise (and Limitations) of Recycled Polyester
rPET has become popular in apparel and promo as a more sustainable alternative to virgin polyester. But behind the production process story lies a complex recycling system, quality variability and ...
Sustainability
Sustainable Merch Summit 2026 Set for Earth Day
The second annual virtual summit, hosted by the Branded Merch Network, ASI, Apparelist and 2 Regular Guys, will cover the importance of certifications and reveal the real state of sustainable merch.
Sustainability
In 2025, SwagCycle Facilitated Nearly $9M in Charitable Donations
The landfill diversion solution for the promo industry has enabled more than $12.6 million in charitable giving since launching in 2019.
Print Primer: Printing Terms & Vocabulary
Distributors who familiarize themselves with these basic terms will be better enabled to communicate with their customers and their printing partners.
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ASI Fort Worth 2026: Full Recap & All Our Coverage
The largest promo trade show in the Southwest set an attendance record for the decade and offered top-notch education, hot product finds and high-value networking.
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ASI Fort Worth 2026: Keynoter Nick Friedman on How Brands Can Thrive
The co-founder of College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving offered actionable takeaways on building trust with end-buyers and providing winning solutions.
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How Magician Alex Ramon Brings Surprise & Showmanship to His Apparel Decoration Business
Ramon, a working magician, invested in his own screen-printing and embroidery business for his branded merchandise.
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ASI Fort Worth 2026: Tap Into the Growing Uniform Market
At his Power Session, Caleb Churchill of Workwear Outfitters discusses how selling uniforms can help unlock new revenue streams.
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