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Investor Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Gildan Over Alleged ‘Channel Stuffing’
The news comes just months after a report published by short seller Jehoshaphat Research made similar claims against the Counselor Top 40 supplier.
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Distributors Weather Challenges To Increase Sales 3.4% in Q3
Confidence ticked up and larger distributors thrived in the face of tariffs and cost pressures.
Viral ‘Squishy’ Trend Dominates Fastest-Growing ESP Searches in Q3
Familiar staples led the rankings, but ESP searches for NeeDoh and other squishy fidget toys surged in Q3.
Convergence Corner: Rodney Double’s Promo Career Started With a Trial by Fire
The branded merchandise manager for the Imagine Group began in promo with a difficult order, but things have gotten easier.
Promo Insiders: Crafting a Tequila Powerhouse With Juan Jose Sánchez
The chairman of Clase Azul México, and a keynote speaker at the 2026 ASI Power Summit, shares highlights of his professional journey, from financial services in corporate America to building a prem...
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Registration Open for the 2027 Promo Show in Poland
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Editor’s Picks: Festive Food Gifts
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Cotton Heritage Brings Shanann Heaton on as Chief Operating Officer
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Zebra Marketing Acquires MnM Logos in Tupelo, MS
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Boost Promotions Brings on Rusty Park as Vice President of Sales
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How 1 Special-Edition Library Card Could Boost Readership
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Editor’s Picks: Amazing Awards & Plaques
Clients can honor top performers, celebrate company milestones or recognize team players with an end-of-year awards campaign.
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Rake in Sales With These Finds
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Back to the Classics
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
MediaTree Appoints Amelia Madl to Head of Business Development
Madl has worked in promotional products since 2012, and most recently served as vice president of sales at PromoCorner.
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Lane Seven Apparel Appoints Milissa Gibson to Senior Vice President of Sales
Gibson started as a national sales manager at the apparel supplier in 2021 and most recently served as director of sales.
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HALO Announces 2 Distributorship Acquisitions
Both distributorships – Leslie Jordan Inc. in Portland, OR, and T & P Incentives in St. Louis, MO – will maintain their respective names, staff and operating locations.
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Cimpress Invests $10M Into Earth Brands
The investment will boost Earth Brands’ custom sustainable food packaging business.
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TSC Taps Sheila Johnshoy as Chief Revenue Officer
Johnshoy brings more than two decades of promo industry leadership experience, including C-level roles at Counselor Top 40 distributors Stran and ePromos.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
Proof Over Promises Summit Aims To Unite Industry on Sustainability Strategy
The climate impact forum, held in Winter Park, CO, brought together around 40 sustainability leaders from across the industry.
Sustainability
BAMKO Partners With veritree for Verified Tree-Planting Initiative
The Counselor Top 40 distributor has committed to planting 12,000 mangrove trees per year as part of an ongoing environmental restoration project.
Sustainability
S&S Cut Water & Energy Use in 2025, Report Shows
In its second-annual sustainability report, the Counselor Top 40 supplier noted that it had completed its first climate risk assessment.
Promo Leaders Set Industry Goals at GXN Conference
Industry leaders from around the world gathered in Kitzbühel, Austria, for the fifth annual GXN Conference, which centered around continued evolution of the industry across eight key areas.
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Viral & Attention-Getting Promo From the 2026 Midterm Elections
From cheeky slogans and campaign promises to internet memes, these candidates are taking political merch beyond the standard logo tee.
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How 3 Promo Distributors Are Embracing AI
At a recent ASI webinar, promo pros came together to discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption.
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7 Secrets for Creating Amazing Self-Promos
The best self-promos don’t simply arrive – they make a memorable entrance. A veteran distributor known for highly creative self-promos explains how to make a lasting impression.
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PRINTING United Expo 2026: Key Conversations From the ASI Pavilion
The inaugural ASI Pavilion featured more than 60 suppliers and brought print and promo professionals together for networking and educational opportunities.
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Promo Apparel, Redefined: How To Meet Demand for Premium Lifestyle Apparel
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