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Gildan Increases Sales by 6.5% in Q2
The publicly traded Counselor Top 40 apparel supplier saw record gains in its activewear division but struggled in other areas such as hosiery/unde...
Trump Announces Barrage of Updated ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Going Into Effect Aug. 7
The president’s executive order on Thursday unveiled levies that will affect nearly 70 U.S. trading partners, as well as a steeper rate on Canadian...
ASI Chicago 2025: The Industry Is “Geared Up To Finish Strong”
After a challenging first half of the year, eager attendees and exhibitors at the industry’s largest trade show in the Midwest said they’re looking...
SRG Promotes Jessica De Mello to National Business Development
De Mello has spent 20 years with the Counselor Top 40 supplier.
Facilisgroup Hosts 2025 Partner Summit in New Orleans
The promo software provider brought together more than 500 promotional products professionals for education, networking and community impact at its...
Counselor 2025 Distributor Family Business of the Year: Elite Promotional Marketing
Expansion has been a constant for Drew Schamehorn since he took over the Edmonton-based distributor decades ago.
SRG Adds Satechi Products to Growing Product Line
The supplier now offers charging cables, FindAll tracking items and other tech favorites.
Promo Sales Drop for Second Consecutive Quarter, but Optimism Up for Rest of 2025
Distributor sales collectively declined by 3.2% in Q2 2025, according to new findings from ASI Research, due to tariffs and buyer hesitancy.
ASI Launches the Learning Network
The online education platform, powered by Thought Industries, will offer courses in several different tracks designed for business success.
The Kanata Group Welcomes Edward Huang as Vice President of Sales
Huang has extensive industry experience with Counselor Top 40 suppliers in Canada.
Proforma Founder Greg Muzzillo Announces His Retirement
The longtime Counselor Power 50 member and former Counselor Person of the Year said that it's time for him to move on to the next phase of his life...
SRG Earns EcoVadis Silver Rating
The Counselor Top 40 supplier said the business sustainability platform called its ongoing carbon management efforts “advanced.”
Trump Announces 35% Tariff on Canadian Goods Starting Aug. 1
In a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the U.S. president cited the ongoing flow of fentanyl from Canada as justification for the high...
Canadian Distributors Search for Classic Categories, Promo Stalwarts in ESP Amid Q2 Economic Uncertainty
Meanwhile, searches for “made in Canada” fell 72% between the first and second quarters.
Missy Kilpatrick Retires From the Industry
The longtime executive spent the last four years at Counselor Top 40 supplier SRG.
Overture Promotions Names Tej Shah CEO, Succeeding Jo Gilley
Shah was previously executive vice president of global sales and marketing at the Counselor Top 40 distributor.
Gildan Recognized for Sustainability by TIME & Corporate Knights
The Counselor Top 40 supplier was included on Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens list and a list of the 500 most sustainable companies put togethe...
DHL Express Canada Reaches Tentative Agreement With Workers Union
Operations won’t resume until the new contract is finalized. Meanwhile, promo companies in Canada have had to lean into contingency plans to mitiga...