Big Markets in Promo: Healthcare
Even with huge gains in 2020, this in-demand sector still has the potential to grow.
Economy Watch: U.S. Consumer Confidence Surges
Also, the IMF plans to increase its forecast for global economic growth.
ASB Promotes Johnson, Klarenbeek
The Top 40 distributor says the pair will help lead the company’s “next exciting chapter.”
PCNA Launches New Website
The Top 40 supplier has also streamlined ordering and made a big investment in inventory.
Larger EIDL Loans Coming For Small Businesses
The SBA is more than tripling the loan limit for its COVID-19 EIDL program.
Koozie Group Promotes Ralston, Montaubin
Melissa Ralston becomes Chief Revenue Officer and Pierre Montaubin steps into a senior ...
Supply Chain Headaches Persist For Promo
There’s been some improvement, but endemic issues that are ultimately driving up promo ...
Travel, Hospitality Starting to Rebound
Promotional products distributors say that opportunities with the hard-hit sectors are ...
USPS Plan Has Positives, Negatives For Promo
Price increases and slower delivery on some mail are likely, but enhanced package servi...
NAJC Acquires Knobby Krafters
The deal involves two New England promo suppliers.
Lori Bauer Joins iPROMOTEu
The promo products veteran, long with Koozie Group (formerly BIC Graphic), will be Seni...
Health Canada Warns of Counterfeit N95 Masks
Word on the knockoffs comes as Canada faces a potential “third wave” outbreak of COVID-...
Biden Could Soon Press Tax Increase Agenda
The potential tax increases could impact business’ bottom lines and reduce workers’ tak...
PE Firm Completes Acquisition of S&S Activewear
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is now the majority stakeholder in promo’s third largest suppl...
Amazon Expands ‘Gamified’ Workplace Program
Merch figures into the effort, and that’s not the only relevant takeaway for promo.
Promo Insanity: The Case for Hats
T-shirts may be the overwhelming favorite, but hats hold a special place on my head and...
Geiger Acquires GiveMeFive.Com
The Top 40 distributor announced the acquisition of the Pennsylvania-based distributor ...
Office Depot Rejects Staples Acquisition Offer
Staples is parent company of Top 40 distributor Staples Promotional Products.
4imprint’s Sales Dropped 35% in 2020
The Top 40 distributor said North American revenue was $549.87 million, down 34%.
135 Promos Re-Brands as Blank Goods-Only Supplier
The company is an affiliate of Top 40 promo supplier Logomark.
More PPP, Other Business Support in Approved Stimulus Plan
Congress has approved the American Rescue Plan. It contains business loans, grants and ...
Artist Merch Now for Sale in Amazon Music App
Amazon Music announced the new offering on March 10.
‘PRO Act’ Passes in the House
The bill poses a major threat to independent contractors and firms that rely on them in...
Proposed Federal Minimum Wage Hike Stalls
It’s a key development related to the $1.9 trillion federal aid plan. Others, like more...
Flooding Affects Kentucky Promo Firms
Promotional product professionals are dealing with harrowing personal and professional ...