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COVID-19 Spurs Mass Layoffs at Garment Factories
COVID-19 Spurs Mass Layoffs at Garment Factories
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The coronavirus’ brutal economic impact on western apparel wholesalers and retailers is...

COVID-19 Devastates European Promo Industry
COVID-19 Devastates European Promo Industry
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Sales are plummeting and temporary shutdowns are occurring. Still, promotional products...

Canadian Government Implements Virus Relief Measures

Among the benefits is the Emergency Wage S...


The Netherlands Recalls 600,000 Face Masks

The incident is a cautionary tale for prom...


Canadian Promo Firms Prepare for Provincial Closures

Ontario and Quebec have ordered nonessenti...

4imprint Experiences Unprecedented Order Plummet
4imprint Experiences Unprecedented Order Plummet
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Caused by COVID-19’s marketplace disruption, the precipitous drop in orders began March...

Promo Copes With New Realities During Pandemic
Promo Copes With New Realities During Pandemic
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As strict health measures are implemented across the country to combat further spread o...

Canadian Promo Firms Prepare for Virus Shutdowns
Canadian Promo Firms Prepare for Virus Shutdowns
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Companies have instituted work-from-home policies and are preparing for a worsening sit...

Activity Rises at China Promo Factories
Activity Rises at China Promo Factories
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Still, inventory shortages, shipping issues and economic disruption in the U.S. remain ...

Promo Industry Struggles Over Sanitizer Demand

Vendors are trying to fill orders, while d...


Promo Industry Preps for US Coronavirus Outbreak

Firms brace for the health threat and a fe...


The Human Impact of Coronavirus

Many promo professionals have friends, fam...

Aakron Line Ramps Up Made-in-USA Production

Amid inventory shortage fears and impact f...


Coronavirus Drives Manufacturing Decline in China

Production is starting to resume, but Febr...


Coronavirus Update: China Manufacturing Resumes

That’s good news for the promo industry, b...

Canadian Rail Protests Spark Economic Concerns
Canadian Rail Protests Spark Economic Concerns
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The protests have gone on for three weeks, and businesses are feeling the pinch.

Coronavirus Stokes Global Recession Fears
Coronavirus Stokes Global Recession Fears
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Much remains uncertain and it’s too soon to panic, but some experts feel a slowdown is ...

Blockades in Canada Halt Rail Service
Blockades in Canada Halt Rail Service
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Protesters who oppose construction of a pipeline in British Columbia have brought passe...

Promo Distributors’ Coronavirus Challenges
Promo Distributors’ Coronavirus Challenges
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Lost orders, client fears and sourcing issues are occurring. Plus, is a Made-in-the-USA...

USMCA Ratification Process Continues in Canada
USMCA Ratification Process Continues in Canada
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Final implementation depends on Canada’s official approval, which could be later this s...

StickerYou Launches History of Stickers Museum
StickerYou Launches History of Stickers Museum
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It's part of the Toronto-based supplier’s experiential brand strategy.