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President Trump To Double Steel & Aluminum Tariffs, Prompting Cost Concerns for Promo
The president indicated he would increase the levy rate on those imported metals from 25% to 50% by Wednesday, June 4.
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BRANDITO Acquires NJ-Based Distributor Inkwell Global Marketing
Private equity-backed BRANDITO, a Virginia-headquartered company, noted that the move expands the firm’s physical footprint to the Northeast.
End-Buyer Research: West
Exclusive research from ASI explores end-buyer habits in five new industries and across multiple demographics.
Trump Tariffs Back On As Court Ruling Temporarily Halted
An appeals court on Thursday paused an order from a lower court the day before that had voided many of the tariffs President Donald Trump has implemented in 2025. The levies are enforceable again, ...
Prime Line To Expand South Carolina Facility by 100,000 Square Feet
The hard goods supplier, a division of Counselor Top 40 firm S&S Activewear, said the addition will help scale operations and offer other benefits to customers.
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Make a Splash With New Products
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
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Editor’s Picks: Durable Sustainable Drinkware
Built to last from eco-friendly materials, these branded tumblers and water bottles pair sustainability with style.
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Top Promo for Top Clients
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
ANTE Act Could Expand Application of Section 301 Tariffs
The act intends to prevent China-backed exporters from bypassing the levies through third-country manufacturing but could, if enacted, further fuel importing cost increases.
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Court Voids Many Trump Tariffs, Says President Exceeded His Authority
The White House is appealing, but for now most of the import duties President Donald Trump imposed this year have been rendered unenforceable.
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Commonsku Hosts CEO Summit
The invitation-only event brought together promo executives for learning, visioning and collaboration, organizers said.
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AAA Innovations Integrates Into Showdown Displays
The move follows a 2024 acquisition that saw Showdown’s parent company, Sign-Zone, acquire AAA.
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Starbucks Summer 2025 Collection May Signal Shift to Smaller Stylish Drinkware
In addition to sunny colors, the coffee chain’s seasonal drop focuses more on carrying and customization than volume.
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Sustainability
Atlantis Headwear Creates Line of Eco Products for Ford
The Italian supplier worked with German distributor cyber-Wear, part of Cybergroup International on a project to convert Ford-branded headwear to lower-impact materials.
Sustainability
No Longer Optional: Stay Compliant & Competitive With Sustainability
Sara Osorio, environmental, health and safety affairs coordinator at PRINTING United Alliance, hosted a webinar on decoding sustainability regulations aimed at print and promo professionals.
Sustainability
Gildan Hits 77% Sustainable Cotton Sourcing, According to 2024 ESG Report
The Counselor Top 40 supplier also noted reductions in water intensity and increased sourcing of recycled polyester among last year’s achievements.
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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Free T-Shirts Honoring Rafa Nadal Given Out at French Open Fetch Hundreds on Secondhand Market
The phenomenon is a testament to the iconic tennis great – and the power branded merch has to capture big moments in a tangible way.
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4 Steps To Printing a Vintage Concert T-Shirt
With ’90s nostalgia more popular than ever, creating a tee with a vintage feel can be a lucrative prospect.
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Decorating Roundup: Penn Emblem Nabs NAUMD Award
Also, HP inked a multiyear deal with Counselor Top 40 distributor Cimpress, Roland DGA launched a new ink for its UV flatbed printers and Stahls’ marked a podcast milestone.
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The Bright Side: Avril Lavigne Uses Co-Branded Merch To Help Skate Shop Burned Down in LA Wildfires
The Canadian singer created her own merch to raise money to rebuild a Pacific Palisades skate shop.
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Greater Pacific Industries
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
As e-commerce and customer buying habits evolve, it's important to stay nimble to keep your business as profitable as possible. In today's podcast, we're joined by Dave Conner, content director...
Bella + Canvas
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...