News Last Updated: January 28, 2026
In The News - January 2026
Printify, a print-on-demand platform, has introduced embroidery-ready fonts, allowing online sellers to create text-based embroidery designs without any digitization delay or fear of designs not passing the digitization process. The fonts have stitch patterns mapped and optimized for embroidery production, making them ready to stitch.
Orbus (asi/75209) has released its 2026 catalog, introducing new products that include Vector Fast Frame banners, light boxes and backwall kit; Blaze freestanding light box; Formulate cube; and Zoom A Frame outdoor billboard.
Legacy, a headwear brand carried by Counselor Top 40 supplier Sportsman Cap & Bag (asi/88877), has expanded its university partnerships to include Boston University, Mississippi State University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Iowa. These additions were made possible through collaborations with Barnes & Nobe College and Follett Educational Administrative Programs.
Showdown Displays (asi/87188), a Counselor Top 40 supplier, now offers Canadian dollar pricing on its online ordering platform, allowing customers to view pricing, place orders and process payments in CAD. The Minnesota-based company also continues to offer its 10% Flat Rate Shipping program, which allows customers to pay a flat 10% of the total product cost to cover import and transportation for items shipping to Canada.
StickerYou (asi/89791) in Toronto has appointed Brooks and Brooks as its new multi-line representation for the Northeast region of the U.S., and has added Fuzzy Stickers to its product lineup. StickerYou reports that its promo division saw a 41% year-over-year sales rise at the end of 2025. “Our growth in the promo channel is a direct result of listening to distributors and continuously expanding what’s possible with stickers,” says Rich Corvalan, vice president of sales. “We’re reinforcing our commitment to innovation, service and long-term distributor partnerships.”
Vantage Apparel (asi/93390), a Counselor Top 40 supplier, has promoted Ryan Finnegan to national account manager. Finnegan will service several of Vantage’s strategic partners, including AIM Smarter (asi/522700), Counselor Top 40 distributor iPROMOTEu (asi/232119), Reciprocity Road, The Partnering Group and The Premier Group. Previously, Finnegan served as regional account executive for the Eastern region at Vantage.
Boxercraft, part of NG Labs (asi/41325), has released its 2026 wholesale catalog, featuring fresh designs and standout new styles.
J. Charles (asi/62985) has appointed Tina Matye as national account manager. Matye has more than 25 years of experience. “Tina’s work ethic, values and collaborative approach align extremely well with our culture,” said Kale Wallner, vice president of sales.
Stahls’ (asi/88984) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Stahls’ TV (STV), the company’s free video education platform dedicated to supporting and educating apparel decorators. Over the last decade, STV has produced more than 3,000 videos and garnered more than 300,000 subscribers. “Education has always come first with STV,” said Josh Ellsworth, chief revenue officer.