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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.
Top Stories
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’
Suppliers, distributors, decorators and other POD professionals gathered in West Palm Beach, FL, to discuss challenges and advancements in the on-demand merch space.
Branding Together: Using Promo Products To Support Literacy Programs
Christy and Brian Floriani of BUKU Branded talk about committing to donating 100% of net profits to advancing literacy in the U.S.
Proforma Announces New C-Suite Appointments Following Safeguard Deal
All four executives were instrumental in getting the acquisition over the finish line, the Counselor Top 40 distributor said.
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UPS Announces Plans To Close 22 Facilities Across Nearly 20 States in 2026
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In The News - February 2026
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Winter Storm Hernando Updates
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The Shamrock Companies Acquires ProServ Business Services
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iPROMOTEu Recognizes Women in Promo at Annual Networking Event
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This Week’s New Suppliers: New Promo Heating Up Sales
Product Hub
Products
Editor’s Picks: Premium Polos & Golf Accessories
The golf category holds a vast array of promo opportunity, from branded polos to charity tournament giveaways.
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Classically Cool Promo Picks
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Products
Editor’s Picks: Sleek Sustainable Bags
Embrace an eco-friendly approach to one of promo’s largest product categories with these picks.
President Trump Reactivates Key African Trade Deal for the Rest of the Year
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) initially expired in September 2025 after a 10-year extension. The deal has played a key role in suppliers sourcing products from sub-Saharan Africa.
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Quad/Graphics Inc Promotes Chief Operating Officer Dave Honan to President
The news comes as the print and promo company announced its 2025 earnings.
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ImprintID Announces New Global Sourcing Service & USA Made-To-Order Collection
The supplier also launched a collection of golf essentials under its X’treme Golf label.
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Custom Logos Acquires Fellow California-Based Distributor Builder Promotions
Builder Promotions will now operate under the name Builder Promotions Powered by Custom Logos.
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Koozie Group Sponsors Second Litter of Future Service Dogs
The Counselor Top 40 supplier has continued its support of the nonprofit 4 Paws for Ability, which raises and trains service dogs for children and veterans with disabilities.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
In 2025, SwagCycle Facilitated Nearly $9M in Charitable Donations
The landfill diversion solution for the promo industry has enabled more than $12.6 million in charitable giving since launching in 2019.
Sustainability
Q&A: Mel Lay of Allmade on the Importance of Showing Your Impact
The sustainable apparel supplier recently updated the impact calculator on its website.
Sustainability
What Distributors Should Know About Sustainable Sourcing
During an education session at PPAI Expo, Laura Smith of Storm Creek shared advice for vetting suppliers for sustainable practices and avoiding greenwashing.
How Olympic Medal Malfunctions Could Have Been Avoided, According to Suppliers
After multiple reports of medals breaking at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, promo manufacturers share what went wrong and why design choices matter.
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Get a Leg Up on Profits by Selling Pants
Distributors focused only on the top half of apparel could be missing a lucrative opportunity to complete an outfit and increase order sizes.
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How AI Tools Can Help Boost Your Direct-To-Film Designs
Julia Saxon of BeeGraphix explains how she used ChatGPT, Midjourney and other generative AI tools to create a mini-merch collection for Branding Together, the joint podcast hosted by ASI and PRINTI...
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How Made-To-Order Apparel Levels Up Promo Campaigns
Though it comes with plenty of challenges, made-to-order apparel reaps unique benefits to the promo companies able to offer cut-and-sew customization.
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Top 10 Largest U.S. Trade Shows (and the Promo Attendees Love)
We ranked the largest trade shows by attendance, sharing insights on what each of these audiences are looking for out of their branded merch.
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