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Commonsku Members Visit Honduras for SanMar Factory Tour
Commonsku Members Visit Honduras for SanMar Factory Tour

The promo software company and several of its customers witnessed every step in the T-shirt-making process and got a firsthand look at the Counselo...

Fully Promoted Welcomes More Than 200 Attendees to Its Annual Summit
Fully Promoted Welcomes More Than 200 Attendees to Its Annual Summit

The Counselor Top 40 distributor held the three-day event during ASI Show Fort Worth, with the theme “Raising the Bar.”

ASI Fort Worth 2026: Keynoter Nick Friedman on How Brands Can Thrive
ASI Fort Worth 2026: Keynoter Nick Friedman on How Brands Can Thrive

The co-founder of College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving offered actionable takeaways on building trust with end-buyers and providing winning solutions.

Cintas Acquires UniFirst in $5.5B Deal
Cintas Acquires UniFirst in $5.5B Deal

The Counselor Top 40 distributor’s third attempt at acquiring UniFirst, a workwear and uniform company, was a success, marking its largest acquisit...

ASI Fort Worth 2026: Debunking the Biggest Print Myths
ASI Fort Worth 2026: Debunking the Biggest Print Myths

Denise Gustavson of PRINTING United Alliance gave distributors actionable tips to start selling print with success.

Dale Denham Named Chief Information Officer at iPROMOTEu
Dale Denham Named Chief Information Officer at iPROMOTEu

The industry veteran has held leadership roles at eXtendTech, PPAI, Counselor Top 40 distributor Geiger and ASI.

ASI Fort Worth 2026: Attendees Say Lower Tariffs Would Boost Sales
ASI Fort Worth 2026: Attendees Say Lower Tariffs Would Boost Sales

AI and automation were also a major theme in the Education Day wrap-up.

ASI Fort Worth 2026: Build Trust & Be Unforgettable in a Crowded Market
ASI Fort Worth 2026: Build Trust & Be Unforgettable in a Crowded Market

At Education Day at ASI Fort Worth, Shawna Suckow of The Buyer Insider discussed how leading with humanity can help businesses stand out.

ASI Fort Worth 2026: How To Drive More Sales by Focusing on a Niche
ASI Fort Worth 2026: How To Drive More Sales by Focusing on a Niche

In his class at Education Day at ASI Fort Worth, Kevin Baumgart discussed how to get specific about finding and engaging potential clients.

BAMKO Parent Company SGC Posts Q4 2025 Earnings & 2026 Full-Year Outlook
BAMKO Parent Company SGC Posts Q4 2025 Earnings & 2026 Full-Year Outlook

Counselor Top 40 distributor BAMKO experienced year-over-year and quarterly growth despite tariff-related challenges.

Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Increased Risk of Attacks From Iran-Linked Hackers
Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Increased Risk of Attacks From Iran-Linked Hackers

Banks and critical infrastructure are the most vulnerable to cyberattacks, experts say, but all organizations should stay vigilant and take appropr...

Gildan Reports Record Fourth Quarter, Nearly 11% Sales Growth for 2025
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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.