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Fraudsters are posing as the distributor of print/promo solutions, extending fake employment offers that aim to steal victims’ money and personal information. Authorities say it’s an increasingly c...
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Recall Issued on Branded Pinwheels
Retailer Cotton On distributed the pinwheels as a free giveaway in its stores, authorities said.
Study Finds Xinjiang Cotton in 19% of Apparel Sold in US and Abroad
Cotton from the region in China is banned in the U.S. due to alleged human rights abuses occurring there.
Federal Judge Stays U.S. Chamber of Commerce Lawsuit Over Noncompete Ban
Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission, which approved the ban, is hosting a free webinar on May 14 to educate businesses and workers about the prohibition.
Widespread Tornado Outbreak Impacts Promo & Print Firms
A FedEx facility in Portage, MI, sustained heavy damage, while the Postal Service and FedEx were reporting likely shipping delays due to the severe storms that struck in states from Oklahoma to Ohio.
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In The News - May 2024
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SnugZ USA Offers Customizable Slides Featured on ‘Shark Tank’
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Promotions Planner: Sun & Fun
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Delta Apparel’s Sales Drop 27% in Fiscal Half-Year
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Tom Clouser Promoted to National Sales Manager at BEL Promo
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Free-Falling Champion Sales Contribute to HanesBrands’ Weak Q1
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BAMKO Reports Sales Rise in Q1 2024
The Top 40 distributor said pre-tax profit was also up, continuing a trend that began last year.
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SanMar Recognized as a 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company
This is the third time the Top 40 supplier has made the list compiled by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal.
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Altitude Group Reports Strong Fiscal-Year Results
The U.K.-headquartered firm is the parent company of U.S-based promo industry solution providers AIM Smarter and ACS Affiliate Services.
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Burnside/Sierra Pacific Apparel Announces Promotion & Hires to Sales Leadership Team
The garment provider to the promotional products industry was Counselor’s 2023 Supplier Family Business of the Year.
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Fully Promoted Franchise Wins 2024 MarTech Award
The Illinois-based business was recognized in the awards from Innovation in Business Magazine.
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Decorating Roundup: Stratasys Encourages Upcycling With 3D Printing for Apparel
Plus, Corium launches live leather-stamping events and Ninja Transfers offers custom patches.
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SnugZ USA Releases Its First ESG Report
The Top 40 supplier said 2023 served as a baseline year to gather essential data on its environmental footprint and social responsibility initiatives.
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Bring Sustainability to the Table With Eco-Friendly Kitchenware
Items like reusable food storage bags and bamboo cutting boards are trendy and useful.
Sauce Packet Proposals & Baja Blast Champagne Flutes: Inside Taco Bell-Branded Weddings
These types of experiential events are on the rise, and they’re augmented with creative branded merchandise.
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End-Buyer Research: Construction
ASI’s exclusive research reveals client buying habits in eight markets and across multiple demographics.
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Pacsun Heads Off to the Races With Formula 1 Merch
The beachy teen retailer looked to the sport – which is exploding in popularity with Gen Z – for its latest merch collaboration.
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Koozie Group Pen Goes Viral on TikTok
A TikTok user shared a story about the “best pen she’s ever used,” and now the Top 40 supplier is managing demand and educating potential customers about its products.
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7-Eleven, Tetris Team Up With Slurpee-Shaped Game Console
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic video game, the convenience chain is releasing a line of co-branded apparel and a Tetris gaming console shaped like the iconic Slurpee drink.
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