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ThreadX 2025: Economist Alex Chausovsky Talks Tariffs, Pricing Strategies & Using Data To Predict & Control Variables
The Bundy Group executive presented data-driven perspectives on global economic trends, predictive planning and more for industry pros.
Top Stories
Federal Circuit Upholds Order Allowing Trump Tariffs To Remain for Now
The ruling wasn’t based on the merits or lack thereof of the levies, but rather preserves the status quo while an appeal in a case focused on the import duties plays out.
S&S Activewear To Become Exclusive Provider of Hanesbrands in Promo
The Counselor Top 40 supplier said to expect expanded inventory and streamlined service, among other benefits.
WWDC 2025 Swag: How Apple’s Merch Can Inspire 3 Winning Promo Strategies
The sought-after merch tied to Apple’s big annual event debuted this week as the conference got underway in California. There are definite takeaways for promo pros.
HALO Breaks Attendance Record at National Sales Meeting
The Counselor Top 40 distributor said its “Break Through Summit 2025” drew more than 800 industry pros, including the firm’s account executives, staffers and top suppliers.
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Editor’s Picks: Smart Wine & Bar Drinkware
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ThreadX 2025: SanMar’s Jeremy Lott & Stahls’ Carleen Gray Answer Questions on the Future of Apparel & Decoration
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In The News - June 2025
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World Emblem To Open New 100,000-Square-Foot Factory In Dominican Republic
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The Bright Side: Women’s Headwear Brand Partners With Wounded Warrior Project
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PSI Opens Submissions for Its Sustainability Awards Program
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Promotions Planner: Educate & Appreciate
Start presenting ideas to clients for promotional campaigns centered around September observances.
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Leveled-Up Promo Products
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Products
Editor’s Picks: Barbecue & Tailgate Necessities
Lean into the outdoor events season with promo campaigns centered around summer barbecues or eager-to-celebrate sports and music fans.
Logo Brands Acquires FanMats
The provider of officially licensed branded products for more than 900 colleges and sports teams said the deal expands its offerings and capabilities.
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Goldstar Launches One Purchase Order Global Solution
The Counselor Top 40 supplier said SimplyGlobal enables distributors to place and manage multiregion orders with a single PO.
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Sunscope Names Promo Veteran Dawn Guiberson Director of Global Sourcing & Production Management
Guiberson has experience at Counselor Top 40 distributors HALO and BDA, as well as at supplier Greater Pacific Industries.
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Price Hikes Loom for Promo Drinkware & Other Categories as Trump Raises Steel & Aluminum Tariffs
On June 4, the president increased the levy rate on imported steel and aluminum articles and derivatives from 25% to 50% for nearly every nation.
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The Pebble Group Reports Revenue Growth for 2024
The publicly traded firm is the parent company to promo software provider Facilisgroup and global distributor Brand Addition.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
Ruckus & Co. Launches Nametag & Lanyard Recycling Program
After an event, attendees can deposit event credentials and lanyards into a special collection box, which is shipped back to the supplier using prepaid labels.
Sustainability
Warwick Publishing Completes Major Energy-Efficiency Initiative
The fifth-generation family-owned maker of branded paper products upgraded the lighting of its facility and headquarters, which it said will result in a significant reduction in its carbon footprint.
Sustainability
Dutch Supplier Promoplants Offers Green Spin on Live Printing
The company is able to personalize flower, plants and flower bulbs, in addition to packaging, cards and plant labels.
Case Study: How Optamark Became Major League Cricket’s First-Ever Merch Partner
The branding agency is providing promo, print and e-commerce solutions for MLC, America’s first professional Twenty20 cricket league, whose new season starts next week.
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National Donut Day: A Hole in Donut Brands’ Marketing Strategy?
Dunkin’ collaborated with Stoney Clover Lane to release limited-edition accessories for June 6, but other donut chains missed an opportunity for clever branded merch tied to the sweet observance.
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The 2025-2026 Multi-Line Rep Directory
Here’s the latest listing of the industry’s MLR firms from ASI’s database.
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WWE Table Sponsorship Brings ‘Snap Into a Slim Jim’ Slogan to Life
The partnership takes brand engagement to a new level by cleverly matching the slogan with a signature logoed item.
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Expand, Elevate & Win More Business With Commercial Print
For promotional products distributors, selling print can be a logical, profitable next step.
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Infographic: What Product Features Are Possible With Customization?
New to selling custom products? No problem. With this infographic guide, you'll discover all the details your clients can customize by opting for completely custom, made-to-order promos. ...
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Podcast: Harnessing the Power of Heat Printing On Demand
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Podcast: Get To Know the Heavyweight Collection by BELLA+CANVAS
The Heavyweight Collection by BELLA+CANVAS (asi/39590) is bold and on trend. Today we're joined by Cassie Stanczyk, Sr. director of sales at BELLA+CANVAS, who is sharing everything you need to...