Join us at ASI Show Orlando, January 5-7, 2026   Register Now.

ASI Member? Login here to access Education, Research, ESP, Pay Your Bill, Find a Supplier and much more.

Not an ASI Member? Learn more about ASI today!

Sourcing & supply chain

Gemline Increases Warehouse Capacity by More Than 20%
Gemline Increases Warehouse Capacity by More Than 20%
News

The Counselor Top 40 supplier moved its offsite warehousing from two separate buildings...

As Port Strike Looms, Suppliers Prep & Adapt
As Port Strike Looms, Suppliers Prep & Adapt
News

The product providers to the $26.1 billion North American merch market believe that, de...

Trains Come to a Halt Across Canada

Management at the country’s two largest ra...


The Campaign: Behind the Scenes of a $2 Million Order

In the newest installment of The Campaign ...


As RFPs Grow in Complexity, Promo Pros See Opportunities for Improvement

Industry distributors say requests for pro...

Feds Bar Five China-Based Companies From Exporting to the U.S. on Forced Labor Concerns
Feds Bar Five China-Based Companies From Exporting to the U.S. on Forced Labor Concerns
News

It’s another strong reminder to companies in the print and promo space to ensure their ...

Bangladesh Protests Threaten Apparel Supply Chain
Bangladesh Protests Threaten Apparel Supply Chain
News

The deadly protests could have a lasting effect on the country’s manufacturing economy.

Renewal for Trade Act Important to Promo Sourcing Unlikely Before Next Year
Renewal for Trade Act Important to Promo Sourcing Unlikely Before Next Year
News

While particulars continue to be discussed and timing is uncertain, officials believe C...

Hirsch Now Offers Apparel Through Brand Partnership
Hirsch Now Offers Apparel Through Brand Partnership
News

The family-owned, Houston-based supplier is selling polos and more in the promo space f...

Life is Good Retail Brand Launches Apparel Decorating Business

Keep it Simple, as the venture is called, ...


Hurricane Beryl Barrels Into Texas Impacting Promo Firms

The storm made landfall as a Category 1 hu...


Largest Port Worker Union in the U.S. Suspends Contract Negotiations

No immediate work slowdowns or stoppages a...

Tariff Exemptions To End as Supply Chain Challenges Rear, Levy Increases Loom

It’s all part of an increasingly challengi...


Soaring Freight Rates and Cargo Container Shortages Part of Renewed Supply Chain Snags

Industry firms say they’re adapting, but e...


More Than 40 People Sickened by Contaminated Tumblers

Top 40 supplier Sunscope, which sourced th...

Sunscope Recalls Tumblers Distributed in Canada
Sunscope Recalls Tumblers Distributed in Canada
News

The drinkware, manufactured by the Top 40 supplier and provided by a Top 40 distributor...

Xinjiang Forced-Labor Concerns Compel DHS To Add 26 China-Based Companies to Banned List
Xinjiang Forced-Labor Concerns Compel DHS To Add 26 China-Based Companies to Banned List
News

Promo products suppliers and other importers must ensure these firms are not part of th...

Biden Increases China Import Tariffs on Steel & More, Keeps Trump-Era Levies
Biden Increases China Import Tariffs on Steel & More, Keeps Trump-Era Levies
News

Promotional products executives noted that the increases could affect product costs, so...

Recall Issued on Branded Pinwheels
Recall Issued on Branded Pinwheels
News

Retailer Cotton On distributed the pinwheels as a free giveaway in its stores, authorit...

Study Finds Xinjiang Cotton in 19% of Apparel Sold in US and Abroad
Study Finds Xinjiang Cotton in 19% of Apparel Sold in US and Abroad
News

Cotton from the region in China is banned in the U.S. due to alleged human rights abuse...

Congestion Increases at Port of Vancouver
Congestion Increases at Port of Vancouver
News

A surge of imports plus a dearth of railcars to move product have resulted in disruptio...