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Obituary: Arthur Richter, Alcraft

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The well-loved promo executive has passed away at age 83.

Wendell August Forge to Launch NFT Collection

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The 5,000 limited-edition nonfungible tokens will have a holiday theme and come with a ...

Cap America Acquires Wear-A-Knit

The acquisition enables Top 40 supplier Ca...

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Lapine Acquired by adm Group

Promo products distributor Lapine is based...

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

A group of volunteers from some of promo’s...

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

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The deal involves two promotional products distributorships in Michigan.

Gemline’s Jonathan Isaacson Receives Philanthropic Award

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The CEO of the Top 40 supplier was recognized for his company’s efforts to help the loc...

ACS Affiliate Services Promotes Melinda Marr

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The subsidiary of AIM Smarter also announced that Kirk Ross received a lifetime achieve...

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

The Top 40 distributor’s sales were up mor...

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US Trade Rep to Review China Tariffs

Some in the Biden administration reportedl...

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Pop! Promos Names Joél Bastien to SVP Role

Bastien has extensive experience in promo,...

American Promo Executive in Poland Helps Launch Front-Line Humanitarian Charity for Ukraine

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John Lynch worked with friends and colleagues to start Corporate Aid for Ukraine, which...

Spreading China Shutdowns to Delay Promo Inventory Replenishment

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Suppliers say lockdowns in Shanghai and other areas of China are likely to delay restoc...

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...

Ask for More Referrals

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Data shows that recommendations from happy customers lead to more closed sales, but sal...