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Shonebarger Steps Down as Hit Promo President; Schmidt Now CEO & President
Shonebarger Steps Down as Hit Promo President; Schmidt Now CEO & President
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Eric Shonebarger spent 20 years with the Top 40 supplier, spearheading technological ad...

European Supplier Reworks €50 Million Debt Amid Reported Weak Profitability
European Supplier Reworks €50 Million Debt Amid Reported Weak Profitability
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Portugal-based Stricker has locations on multiple continents and says it works with cli...

California Aims To Close Loophole on Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban

The state, which had the first bag ban a d...


A Loss, Layoffs & Lower Sales: Challenges Continue for Delta Apparel in Q1

The Top 40 supplier described demand as sl...


Galaxy – More Than Balloons To Offer CHAMPRO Sports Balls

The agreement will allow Galaxy to expand ...

PromoStandards Holds Second-Annual Tech Summit
PromoStandards Holds Second-Annual Tech Summit
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The event featured several keynote speakers and networking opportunities.

Trader Joe’s Files Appeal of Judge’s Scathing Dismissal of Merch-Centered Lawsuit
Trader Joe’s Files Appeal of Judge’s Scathing Dismissal of Merch-Centered Lawsuit
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The grocery chain believes a union has infringed on its trademarks in branded apparel, ...

JC Pro Design Acquires Small Lake City Promo
JC Pro Design Acquires Small Lake City Promo
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The owner of the purchased firm, Collin Wilkinson, is joining JC as outside sales manager.

Pinnacle Design Is Now an Employee-Owned Company
Pinnacle Design Is Now an Employee-Owned Company
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The supplier firm says the move demonstrates its commitment to employees and clients.

Activist Investor Goes on Offensive Against New Gildan CEO, Board of Directors

Browning West issued a sharply worded stat...


iPROMOTEu Celebrates Women at Networking Reception

The annual “A Woman’s View” event featured...


Merch-Related Lawsuit Against Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf Team Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed the case with pr...

FTC Final Ruling on Proposed Ban of Noncompete Agreements Looms

The potential outlawing of noncompete clau...


Is M&A in Promo Poised To Rebound in 2024?

Dealmaking decreased in the second half of...


Gold Coast Promo Products Association President Joins Bag Makers

Shelley Bednarski brings more than 20 year...

Facilisgroup Launches New Online Training Program for Sales Professionals
Facilisgroup Launches New Online Training Program for Sales Professionals
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It’s a six-week course that aims to acclimatize new hires to the industry.

ScreenBroidery Promotes Brandi Johnson to Director of Operations
ScreenBroidery Promotes Brandi Johnson to Director of Operations
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Johnson has been with the Indiana-based distributorship, a Counselor Best Places to Wor...

The Magnet Group Promotes June Edwards
The Magnet Group Promotes June Edwards
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The longtime employee is now the Top 40 supplier’s director of sales operations.

iPROMOTEu Awards Affiliates, Suppliers
iPROMOTEu Awards Affiliates, Suppliers
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The Top 40 distributor also launched a Hall of Fame, inducting 10 people as the inaugur...

Labor Department Sued Over New Rule That Stands To Impact Independent Contractors in Promo
Labor Department Sued Over New Rule That Stands To Impact Independent Contractors in Promo
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Four freelance writers have filed the suit, calling the regulation vague and confusing,...

AIA Corporation Names Josh Pospisil VP of Business Development
AIA Corporation Names Josh Pospisil VP of Business Development
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Pospisil joins the Top 40 distributor after about a decade working on the supplier side...