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iPROMOTEu Holds Supplier Showcase in California

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The event brought together top affiliates and supplier representatives for one-on-one m...

Port Worker Contract Talks Raise Supply Chain, Inventory Fears

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Importers in the promo products industry and beyond are concerned that contract talks i...

Everywhere Apparel Offers Sustainable Garments, Recycling Program

The eco-conscious basics supplier was foun...

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Obituary: Arthur Richter, Alcraft

The well-loved promo executive has passed ...

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Wendell August Forge to Launch NFT Collection

The 5,000 limited-edition nonfungible toke...

Cap America Acquires Wear-A-Knit

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The acquisition enables Top 40 supplier Cap America to further develop its USA-made kni...

Lapine Acquired by adm Group

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Promo products distributor Lapine is based in Connecticut; adm Group is a global brand ...

PromoStandards Develops New Tech Standards for Clearing Purchase Order Issues, Holds

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A group of volunteers from some of promo’s biggest companies collaborated on the soluti...

Staff Shortages, Rising Labor Costs Drive Promo Price Increases

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Wage increases and difficulties in finding workers are creating operational challenges ...

OCM Promotions Acquires Second Step Advertising

The deal involves two promotional products...

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Gemline’s Jonathan Isaacson Receives Philanthropic Award

The CEO of the Top 40 supplier was recogni...

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ACS Affiliate Services Promotes Melinda Marr

The subsidiary of AIM Smarter also announc...

2022 Sales Compensation Survey

Distributors are adapting their compensati...

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HALO, Promo’s Biggest Distributor, Acquires Top 40 Firm BrandVia Alliance

The acquisition continues HALO’s run of hi...

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The Bright Side: Logomark-Sponsored Dog Finds Home With Navy Veteran

Scout, a German shepherd, recently finishe...

BAMKO Increases Q1 Sales, Plans Bigger Push Into Uniform Segment

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The Top 40 distributor’s sales were up more than 11% in the first quarter of 2022 compa...

US Trade Rep to Review China Tariffs

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Some in the Biden administration reportedly favor rolling back the tariffs to ease infl...

Pop! Promos Names Joél Bastien to SVP Role

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Bastien has extensive experience in promo, having previously worked for high-profile in...

Manufacturing Activity in China Plummets Amid COVID Surge, Shutdowns

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Declining output is relevant for the North American promotional products industry becau...

BAMKO Acquires Guardian Products

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Guardian Products did about $23 million in annual revenue and is a leading provider of ...

Imminent NJ Plastic-Bag Ban Spells Promo Sales Potential

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The ban on single-use plastic bags, set to take effect May 4, is creating opportunities...