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Spector & Co. Partners With Whiskey Stones & Glassware Brand ROCKS
The announcement brings whiskey stones, crystal glassware and gift sets to the Montreal-based supplier’s catalog.
ASI Power Summit 2026: Day 1 & 2 Wrap-Up
Attendees heard from speakers on topics such as neuroscience, private equity, AI and brand building.
S&S Opens Vancouver Distribution Center, More Than Doubles Regional Footprint
The 162,000-square-foot facility introduced picking automation and adds capacity to support customer growth across Western Canada.
Botanical PaperWorks Promotes Kim Ewchuk to VP of Sales & Marketing
Ewchuk joined the Winnipeg, MB-based supplier of seed paper and other sustainable products three years ago.
Q&A: How To Prove the ROI of Promo Products
Two executives at leading industry companies share their strategies for successfully measuring the effectiveness of logoed merchandise.
Infographic: Top Business Challenges in Canadian Promo
Concerns remained the same in 2025 and 2026, according to new data from ASI Research, and worries about recruiting and retaining well-qualified wor...
Investor Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Gildan Over Alleged ‘Channel Stuffing’
The news comes just months after a report published by short seller Jehoshaphat Research made similar claims against the Counselor Top 40 supplier.
Distributors Weather Challenges To Increase Sales 3.4% in Q3
Confidence ticked up and larger distributors thrived in the face of tariffs and cost pressures.
Promo Leaders Set Industry Goals at GXN Conference
Industry leaders from around the world gathered in Kitzbühel, Austria, for the fifth annual GXN Conference, which centered around continued evoluti...
Infographic: Key Sales Figures in Canadian Promo
While the average gross profit margin for distributors fell slightly in 2025, average days sales outstanding rose. Client projects are also taking ...
Cintas Moves Closer to UniFirst Deal After Regulatory Review
The two companies have agreed to wait until Dec. 11, 2026, to finalize the deal, unless the FTC closes its investigation earlier in writing.
7 Secrets for Creating Amazing Self-Promos
The best self-promos don’t simply arrive – they make a memorable entrance. A veteran distributor known for highly creative self-promos explains how...
Koozie Group Partners With Cooler Brand ICEMULE
The Counselor Top 40 supplier will add three ICEMULE soft cooler styles to its product lineup.
Redwood Classics Apparel Sponsors Canadian Women’s Conference Attendee
The Toronto supplier also contributed a grant for the Global Impact Award, given by Canada’s Women Empowerment Awards.
Proforma Alleges Greg Muzzillo Misled the Public About Company Facts & Financials
The Counselor Top 40 distributor filed a lawsuit against its co-founder and former longtime leader.
Drake’s Lifestyle Brand OVO Releases ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ Apparel Collection
The garments celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Canadian teen drama TV show.
Infographic: The State of Supplier Partnerships in Canadian Promo
The percentage of Canadian distributors who worked with more suppliers compared to the prior year ticked up in 2025, as did overseas sourcing. Mean...
SRG Announces Partnership With Corkcicle
The Counselor Top 40 supplier is now offering stainless-steel tumblers, canteens and mugs from the popular drinkware brand.