Sourcing & supply chain

  Promo Insiders: Tariffs, Tight Budgets & Thinking Big in a Tough Market

After more than two decades in the promo industry, it's liberating to own a company,...

ASI Power Summit 2026: Day 1 & 2 Wrap-Up

Strategy

Attendees heard from speakers on topics such as neuroscience, private equity, AI and br...

Consumer Product Safety Commission Launches ‘eFiling’ To Modernize Consumer Product Compliance

Starting this week, the U.S. government ag...

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U.S. Will Not Renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement

Now, the three North American countries wi...

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S&S Canada To Open New Vancouver Distribution Hub

The facility, slated to be operational in ...

Suppliers Brace for Major Shipping Disruptions Amid Iran War

News

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing rerouted shipping lanes, longer transit ...

Rising Fuel Prices Poised To Drive Up Costs for Suppliers

News

Less than a month into the war on Iran, suppliers are contending with shipping surcharg...

BirdieBox Launches Custom Fulfillment & 3PL Service Platform

News

BBX Foundry will provide streamlined services for both B2B and B2C clients.

UPS Announces Plans To Close 22 Facilities Across Nearly 20 States in 2026

News

So far, companies in the promo industry are experiencing minimal disruption, but the mo...

President Trump Reactivates Key African Trade Deal for the Rest of the Year

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AG...

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Mexico Imposes Tariffs on China To Curb ‘Back Door’ to U.S. Market

The levies, which went into effect in earl...

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Top 10 of 2025: Canadian Stories

Readers in the Great White North were hung...

Cargo Plane Inspections After Deadly Crash Could Lead to Shipping Delays

Nearly 10% of UPS’ planes and 5% of FedEx’...

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Trump Administration Ends All Trade Talks With Canada

The move comes after President Trump accus...

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ASI Power Summit 2025: Day 3 & Conference Wrap-Up

Executive-led Q&As and a panel of Counselo...

ASI Power Summit 2025: Navigating Tariff Difficulties & Supply Chain Strategies

Strategy

Distributor and supplier executives shared how they’re mitigating the impact of tariffs...

ASI Power Summit 2025: Day 1 & 2 Wrap-Up

Strategy

Session topics included technology advancements, the state of the economy and where pro...

Key Trade Deal Between Africa & U.S. Has Expired

News

The African Growth and Opportunity Act had provided U.S. companies (and select industry...

Canada Post Workers Go on Strike

News

The nationwide stoppage, which began on Sept. 25, comes after the government demanded s...

De Minimis Tariff Exemption Ends Permanently for Shipments Under $800

News

Dozens of countries have suspended or restricted shipments to the U.S. this week ahead ...

Apparel Suppliers Broaden Supply Chains Amid Tariff Concerns

Strategy

Executives say they’re diversifying their sourcing to help mitigate the impact of the T...