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Trimark Inks Exclusive Partnership With Redwood Classics Apparel
The division of Counselor Top 40 supplier PCNA (asi/66887) says it’s offering exclusive Canadian-made apparel from the Toronto-based supplier of pr...
613 Originals Taps Former alphabroder Exec Greg Mastro To Lead Operations
Mastro has held several manufacturing leadership roles at some of the industry’s top suppliers.
Nominate Now for ASI Media’s 2026 Salespeople of the Year
It’s time to recognize the best reps who generate major sales and demonstrate outstanding performance, exemplary service and top-notch professional...
You Can Do (Almost) Anything With Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer
The slightly off-white hue is meant to be a “blank canvas” and a “calming influence,” according to the color institute; it’s sparked mixed reaction...
Former Wayfair Chief Commercial Officer Dave DeSandre Joins VistaPrint
DeSandre will define and lead North American business operations for the subsidiary of Cimpress (asi/162149), a Counselor Top 40 distributor.
Vantage Apparel Appoints Chris Alfano as Chief Information & Digital Officer
In the expanded role, Alfano will lead the company’s digital transformation initiatives, among other tasks.
Gildan Doubles Its Scale With the Completion of Long-Awaited Acquisition of Hanesbrands
The Montreal-based Counselor Top 40 supplier officially closed the deal on Monday.
PCNA Enhances ESP Integration
The Counselor Top 40 supplier’s product listings now include all available color options and more efficient search capabilities.
Trump Holds Off on Imposing Additional Tariffs on Canada
The U.S. president threatened a 10% levy on the country after the Ontario provincial government aired a controversial anti-tariff ad in late October.
PCNA Partners With Sustainable Drinkware Brands Ocean Bottle & HidrateSpark
The Counselor Top 40 supplier and its drinkware-focused subsidiary ETS Express will both carry a selection of products from the two brands.
DML Creation Promotes Rosa Melizza to National Sales Manager
Previously the company’s operations manager, Melizza has more than 20 years of industry experience.
SRG Becomes Exclusive Supplier of All American Writing Instruments Products
The Counselor Top 40 firm will provide all six of AAWI’s brands to the promo industry.
Supreme Court Concludes Hearing on Trump’s Tariffs
The justices asked questions of both sides, but many expressed skepticism of Trump’s sweeping tariffs during his second administration. A ruling is...
Gildan Activewear Announces Q3 Sales, Reports 2.2% YoY Growth Ahead of Hanes Acquisition
The Counselor Top 40 supplier has also released new full-year guidance.
Next Level Apparel Appoints New CEO
Brett Bjorkman will succeed outgoing CEO and founder Joe Simsolo following his retirement.
World Emblem Restructures Into Unified Promo Brand Custom Genie
The move, which will see Custom Genie’s production headquarters in Georgia, is the latest of the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s efforts to emphasize d...
Trump Administration Ends All Trade Talks With Canada
The move comes after President Trump accused the Ontario provincial government of inappropriately airing an ad from 1987 featuring then-President R...
Still Cautious, Canadian End-Buyers Opted for Promo Favorites in Q3
Just-released ESP search data from ASI Research indicates that, in the face of a number of lingering economic challenges, promo customers in Canada...