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Port Worker Contract Talks Raise Supply Chain, Inventory Fears
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
Everywhere Apparel Offers Sustainable Garments, Recycling Program
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The eco-conscious basics supplier was founded on a “closed loop” production system.

Obituary: Arthur Richter, Alcraft

The well-loved promo executive has passed ...


Wendell August Forge to Launch NFT Collection

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


Cap America Acquires Wear-A-Knit

The acquisition enables Top 40 supplier Ca...

Lapine Acquired by adm Group
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
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
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
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

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


ACS Affiliate Services Promotes Melinda Marr

The subsidiary of AIM Smarter also announc...


2022 Sales Compensation Survey

Distributors are adapting their compensati...

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

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


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...

US Trade Rep to Review China Tariffs
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
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
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
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
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...

Spreading China Shutdowns to Delay Promo Inventory Replenishment
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...