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Trump Pledges ‘Day One’ New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada & China
The import duties, if enacted, could complicate cross-border promo products commerce in North America and drive up the cost of sourcing merch from manufacturers in the levied nations.
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Why Is There So Much ‘Wicked’ Merch?
The over-the-top marketing campaign for the Broadway hit’s film adaptation helped boost it to a box office record for opening weekend.
3 Takeaways From the Savannah Bananas’ Viral Tee
The baseball team sold limited-edition T-shirts in honor of the duct-tape banana art that recently sold for $6.2 million at auction.
Ransomware Attack Highlights Threat to Supply Chain Management Providers
The hacking of software provider Blue Yonder, which specializes in supply chain logistics, is reportedly affecting clients that include grocery chains and Starbucks.
Publicly Traded Stran Promo Nearing Nasdaq Compliance, CEO Says
The Counselor Top 40 distributor has received deficiency notices from the stock market but is working to get its financial reporting in order after its former auditor landed in legal trouble.
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Laura Guerrero Named VP of Sales for Towel Specialties
Guerrero has worked in industry sales, including time with Counselor Top 40 companies, for 15 years.
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Survey: U.S. Economic Activity Surges to 2½-Year High
In November 2024, the S&P Global Flash U.S. Composite PMI – which gauges activity in the manufacturing and services sectors – rose to its highest level since April 2022.
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In The News - November 2024
Vantage Apparel (asi/93390), a Counselor Top 40 supplier, has appointed Adam Morales as regional account executive for New England. Morales has nearly 10 years of industry sales experience,...
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Obituary: Robert Paschal, Warwick Publishing
The owner and CEO of Warwick Publishing passed away on Nov. 17 after nearly five decades with the supplier.
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An Inside Look at S&S Activewear’s ‘Robot Revolution’
ASI Media’s visit to one of the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s distribution centers reveals how advanced mobile robots are ushering in a new era of automation.
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Koozie Group Adds More Products With KG Factor Designation
Now, 77% of its assortment carries the Keep It. Give It. Factor, demonstrating a reduced environmental impact through product longevity.
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Storm Creek Adds Sustainable ‘Comfort Zone’ Apparel
The crewneck, quarter-zip and pants in the collection are made from a fabric that includes Lenzing modal, a fiber made from sustainably managed beechwood forests.
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Genumark Enhances Gifting With Nature-Based Initiatives
The Counselor Top 40 distributor and certified B Corp has partnered with TELUS Environmental Solutions to offer tree planting, kelp planting and other projects for clients.
The Step-By-Step Guide to Selling Custom Products
The sales process for custom products is more similar than you think to the stock products you're used to. By making small adjustments and noticing upsell opportunities , you can walk away...
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Decorating Roundup: Lawson DTF Powder Earns Children’s Product Certificate
Also, Stahls’ is offering an EasyRip service for direct-to-film transfers, and Ninja Transfers has launched an AI upload feature.
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Spectrum Designs Partners With T.J. Maxx for Neurodiverse Apparel Line
The garment decorator with a mission to provide meaningful work to people with autism has been thriving – with plans to expand beyond New York.
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Fanatics Prints Texas Rangers Player Names on Dodgers World Series Championship Tees
It’s another in-the-spotlight printing mistake that sparked criticism on social media and embarrassment.
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Why Heat Transfer Vinyl Is Ideal for Distributors
Heat transfer vinyl is an affordable and effective method for promo companies looking to add in-house apparel decoration.
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