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iPROMOTEu Marks Opening of Renovated Massachusetts Headquarters & Wisconsin Facility
The Counselor Top 40 distributor held ribbon-cutting ceremonies for its two recently opened locations.

NC Custom Adds Ghirardelli to Promo Division
The Counselor Top 40 supplier will now offer premium chocolate from the storied company in its collections of branded gifts.

Brand Blvd Expands Into the U.S.
The St. Catharines, ON-based distributor has opened an office in St. Louis to grow its North American presence.

New Wood, Lumber Tariffs Could Have Splintering Effect for Promo Companies
A 10% tariff on foreign softwood lumber and timber and other related tariffs will go into effect October 14.

Fairware Releases 2024 Impact Report
The 20-year-old Canadian B Corp highlighted achievements that include planting more than 32,000 kelp last year to help restore the Pacific coast.

David Shultz Rises Through the Ranks as commonsku’s Chief Partnership Officer
The industry exec will build on his experience scaling the platform’s supplier partnerships program.

Ashley Colautti Promoted to VP of U.S. Sales at Spector & Co.
Colautti has nearly two decades of industry experience.

GXN Holds 4th Annual Conference in Lisbon
The event drew over 120 top-level executives from the international promotional products community.
Canada Post Workers Go on Strike
The nationwide stoppage, which began on Sept. 25, comes after the government demanded significant reforms at the postal service to ensure its long-...
PCNA Adds Lee Kemp as Senior VP of Customer Success & Transformation
Kemp will focus on strategic initiatives to improve the overall sales experience for the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s customers.
S&S Activewear Details Solar Power Investments, Water Conservation in Inaugural Sustainability Report
The Counselor Top 40 supplier said the newly published report is a transparent overview of its 2024 achievements across environmental, social and g...
Gemline Partners With Bag Brand Timbuk2
The Counselor Top 40 supplier will offer the City Compass Collection in Timbuk2’s first promotional partnership.
Starline Adds LAMY Pen Line to Its Growing Writing Collection
The product expansion at the Counselor Top 40 supplier will include fountain pens, rollerballs, ballpoints and mechanical pencils.
Canadian Postal Workers Halt Delivery of Marketing Mail Amid Ongoing Contract Dispute
The latest escalation in the ongoing labour negotiations between Canada Post and the CUPW could lead to a lockout or full work stoppage.
PPPC Hosts 67th Annual NATCON in Toronto
The event featured supplier tours, two days of exhibits and the highly anticipated PPPC Awards, when Rob Spector of Spector & Co. was inducted into...
Numo Manufacturing Welcomes Kate Plummer as Director of Sales
Plummer has almost two decades of sales, marketing and business development experience in the industry.
Skucamp Conference Tackles AI, Tariffs & Growth
Commonsku’s four-day event, held in Scottsdale, AZ, included a panel discussion featuring several Counselor Power 50 members.
Shane Brett Appointed as CEO of Stormtech
Brett takes over the role from company founder Blake Annable, who is now chairman.