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Gildan Reports Record Fourth Quarter, Nearly 11% Sales Growth for 2025
The jump in sales includes contributions from Hanesbrands, which the Counselor Top 40 supplier officially acquired in December.
Obituary: Dave Wilson, Genumark
Wilson spent 30 years at the company’s Winnipeg office, alongside his wife and two sons.
PCNA, ETS Express Selected as the Exclusive Providers of Stanley 1913 Products to the Industry
Counselor Top 40 supplier PCNA first partnered with the retail brand in 2023; the agreement is new for ETS Express, an independent subsidiary of PCNA.
Sustainable Merch Summit 2026 Set for Earth Day
The second annual virtual summit, hosted by the Branded Merch Network, ASI, Apparelist and 2 Regular Guys, will cover the importance of certificati...
Custom Ink Announces Rebrand To Reflect Expanded Services
The Counselor Top 40 distributor introduced its “Ink is more than you think” tag line, along with tweaks to its business model.
Print On Demand Conference 2026: ‘The Opportunities Are Limitless’
Suppliers, distributors, decorators and other POD professionals gathered in West Palm Beach, FL, to discuss challenges and advancements in the on-d...
Supreme Court Rules President Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Unconstitutional
The administration is expected to use other legal avenues to levy tariffs as it remains unclear if businesses will receive refunds.
Proforma Announces New C-Suite Appointments Following Safeguard Deal
All four executives were instrumental in getting the acquisition over the finish line, the Counselor Top 40 distributor said.
iPROMOTEu Recognizes Women in Promo at Annual Networking Event
The Counselor Top 40 distributor’s “A Woman’s View” initiative has celebrated women in the industry for more than a decade.
How Olympic Medal Malfunctions Could Have Been Avoided, According to Suppliers
After multiple reports of medals breaking at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, promo manufacturers share what went wrong and why design choices matter.
Promotional Source Appoints Rebecca Korhonen to VP of Process Excellence
Korhonen has more than 20 years of industry experience.
ESP Data Shows Canadian End-Buyers Sought Classic Product Categories in 2025
An economically challenging year led to distributors searching for tried-and-true items and lower-cost alternatives to retail brands.
Attraction Promotes Two Sales Executives
Maxime Couture and Bruno Renaud will support ongoing growth and increasing demand for Canadian-made apparel.
Vantage Apparel Adds Premium Basics Brand Lane Seven to Its Product Lineup
The Counselor Top 40 supplier says Lane Seven’s retail-inspired apparel makes it a fit for premium apparel and lifestyle campaigns.
Bill Gossman Appointed to Top Role at Staples Promotional Products
Gossman succeeds former president Daron Hines at the Counselor Top 40 distributor.
Joint ASI-PPAI Study Finds Promo Among the Lowest Carbon Impact Advertising Channels
When it comes to ads that truly connect with consumers, promo’s carbon footprint is actually eight times smaller than digital.
iPROMOTEu Honors Standout Affiliates & Owners at Annual Awards Luncheon
The Counselor Top 40 distributor recognized performance, leadership and impact across its network of owners and affiliates.
Melanie Langille Joins DezineCorp as VP of Sales
Langille has 25 years of experience in the Canadian promo industry.