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7 Trends From Impressions Expo Atlantic City 2025
Retro styles, boxy fits and specialty garment washes were among the standouts at the decorated apparel-focused show.
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Cintas Increases Sales & Earnings in Q3 & First 9 Months of Fiscal Year
The publicly traded Counselor Top 40 distributor also announced it was increasing its earnings forecast for the year.
Bluesky’s Viral T-Shirt Mocking Mark Zuckerberg Embodies Moment Merch Success
The social media platform’s CEO wore a shirt on stage at South by Southwest mocking a shirt that Meta CEO Zuckerberg wore to hype himself. Fans (or haters) wanted in on the Bluesky action.
Reports: Trump Could Narrow Reciprocal Tariff Focus; Public Hearings On $1M+ Port Fees Begin
Both the new tariffs that could be announced as early as April 2, as well as fees proposed on shipping companies that come to port in the U.S., stand to impact the promo products market.
End-Buyer Research: Advertising & Marketing
Exclusive research from ASI explores end-buyer habits in five new industries and across multiple demographics.
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Allmade Apparel Launches Earth Day Video Contest
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In The News - March 2025
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Cintas Ends $5.3 Billion Acquisition Bid for UniFirst
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Weekly Promo Gems
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Editor’s Picks: Memorable Made-in-USA Products
Cater to government clients and customers planning patriotic campaigns.
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PromoShop Names Josh Pospisil Director of Digital & E-Commerce Sales
The Counselor Top 40 distributor said Pospisil, who has worked for suppliers and another Top 40 firm while building a prominent social media presence in promo, will help drive growth.
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iPROMOTEu Builds Team of Canadian Business Consultants
The Counselor Top 40 distributor is committed to increasing support for Canadian affiliates and expanding the company’s presence in Canada.
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Clayton Kendall Invests in Concord Marketing Solutions, Forming Combined $100M Entity
Concord, an Illinois-based Counselor Best Place to Work, will operate as a division of Clayton Kendall, a private equity-backed merch firm.
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BDA Appoints Tamara Borello as Divisional Vice President of Sales
Tamara Borello joins BDA as divisional sales VP, bringing over two decades of promotional products experience to the distributor.
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The Aftermath: Promo Pros Share Stories of Hope, Community After Deadly Storms Sweep Through
Tornadoes, punishing rain and wind, dust storms and wildfires prompted nearly 1,500 storm reports March 14 to 16 and, tragically, killed at least 42 people. Promo pros in some affected communities ...
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Sustainability
EPA Announces Plans To Roll Back a Slew of Environmental Rules
The agency is targeting dozens of rules, including some related to electric vehicles, coal plants and clean water. Promo leaders in the sustainability space expressed disappointment.
Sustainability
Oregon Looks To Expand Plastic Bag Ban
The bill, passed by the State Senate, would cover thicker-film plastic bags and also require customers to ask for things like single-serving condiment packages and plastic cutlery.
Sustainability
The Bright Side: Allmade Raising Funds for Boys Home in Honduras
The fundraising effort comes a year after the sustainable apparel supplier raised more than $15,000 for an all-girls foster home in the same country.
Supplier Releases First Market Study of Promo Industry in Argentina
The report from South American supplier Zecat details top markets, product categories and what matters for end-buyers in the country with the third-largest GDP in South America.
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Atlantis Headwear Sponsors Italian Sustainability Week
The supplier will be sharing expert tips during the fourth annual event in the Veneto region of Italy.
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Decorating Roundup: Stahls’ Offers Goof Proof Screen Printed Transfers
Also, Epson receives design awards for its products, and Hirsch Solutions offers a new digital roll-to-roll flatbed cutter.
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New Era’s Vulgar MLB Cap Gaffe Was Completely Avoidable
The whole line of MLB caps is a little silly and not well-conceived, but one design unintentionally printed a vulgar Spanish word, drawing swift backlash.
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Growth Opportunity: How To Capitalize on Printed Packaging
Understanding how to branch into custom paperboard packaging could enhance promotional products company’s services.
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