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Will Inventory Shortages Hit the Merch Market in 2025?
Gemline and SanMar executives share expert insights on promo’s 2025 stock outlook, sourcing challenges, supply chain shifts and strategies every distributor should know.
Top Stories
HALO Breaks Attendance Record at National Sales Meeting
The Counselor Top 40 distributor said its “Break Through Summit 2025” drew more than 800 industry pros, including the firm’s account executives, staffers and top suppliers.
Case Study: How Optamark Became Major League Cricket’s First-Ever Merch Partner
The branding agency is providing promo, print and e-commerce solutions for MLC, America’s first professional Twenty20 cricket league, whose new season starts next week.
Sunscope Names Promo Veteran Dawn Guiberson Director of Global Sourcing & Production Management
Guiberson has experience at Counselor Top 40 distributors HALO and BDA, as well as at supplier Greater Pacific Industries.
Price Hikes Loom for Promo Drinkware & Other Categories as Trump Raises Steel & Aluminum Tariffs
On June 4, the president increased the levy rate on imported steel and aluminum articles and derivatives from 25% to 50% for nearly every nation.
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Goldstar Launches One Purchase Order Global Solution
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Ruckus & Co. Launches Nametag & Lanyard Recycling Program
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Leveled-Up Promo Products
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National Donut Day: A Hole in Donut Brands’ Marketing Strategy?
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Editor’s Picks: Barbecue & Tailgate Necessities
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The 2025-2026 Multi-Line Rep Directory
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Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Make a Splash With New Products
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
Products
Editor’s Picks: Durable Sustainable Drinkware
Built to last from eco-friendly materials, these branded tumblers and water bottles pair sustainability with style.
Products
This Week’s New Suppliers: Top Promo for Top Clients
Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.
The Pebble Group Reports Revenue Growth for 2024
The publicly traded firm is the parent company to promo software provider Facilisgroup and global distributor Brand Addition.
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Buc-ee’s Files Flurry of Lawsuits Over Trademark Infringement
The Texas-based convenience store chain contends that several businesses are trying to profit from its well-known beaver branding.
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In The News - June 2025
Imprint Engine (asi/190620) has joined The Peernet Group , a national network of promotional products distributors. The St. Louis Park, MN-based distributor was founded in 2012, and its entry...
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Bullpen Marketing Names Suzanne Gordon CEO
Gordon, who has been with the Houston, TX-based promo distributor for nearly seven years, also now has an ownership stake in the company.
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President Trump To Double Steel & Aluminum Tariffs, Prompting Cost Concerns for Promo
The president indicated he would increase the levy rate on those imported metals from 25% to 50% by Wednesday, June 4.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
Warwick Publishing Completes Major Energy-Efficiency Initiative
The fifth-generation family-owned maker of branded paper products upgraded the lighting of its facility and headquarters, which it said will result in a significant reduction in its carbon footprint.
Sustainability
Dutch Supplier Promoplants Offers Green Spin on Live Printing
The company is able to personalize flower, plants and flower bulbs, in addition to packaging, cards and plant labels.
Sustainability
Atlantis Headwear Creates Line of Eco Products for Ford
The Italian supplier worked with German distributor cyber-Wear, part of Cybergroup International on a project to convert Ford-branded headwear to lower-impact materials.
WWE Table Sponsorship Brings ‘Snap Into a Slim Jim’ Slogan to Life
The partnership takes brand engagement to a new level by cleverly matching the slogan with a signature logoed item.
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Expand, Elevate & Win More Business With Commercial Print
For promotional products distributors, selling print can be a logical, profitable next step.
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Free T-Shirts Honoring Rafa Nadal Given Out at French Open Fetch Hundreds on Secondhand Market
The phenomenon is a testament to the iconic tennis great – and the power branded merch has to capture big moments in a tangible way.
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4 Steps To Printing a Vintage Concert T-Shirt
With ’90s nostalgia more popular than ever, creating a tee with a vintage feel can be a lucrative prospect.
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Decorating Roundup: Penn Emblem Nabs NAUMD Award
Also, HP inked a multiyear deal with Counselor Top 40 distributor Cimpress, Roland DGA launched a new ink for its UV flatbed printers and Stahls’ marked a podcast milestone.
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Greater Pacific Industries
Infographic: What Product Features Are Possible With Customization?
New to selling custom products? No problem. With this infographic guide, you'll discover all the details your clients can customize by opting for completely custom, made-to-order promos. ...
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Podcast: Harnessing the Power of Heat Printing On Demand
As e-commerce and customer buying habits evolve, it's important to stay nimble to keep your business as profitable as possible. In today's podcast, we're joined by Dave Conner, content director...
Bella + Canvas
Podcast: Get To Know the Heavyweight Collection by BELLA+CANVAS
The Heavyweight Collection by BELLA+CANVAS (asi/39590) is bold and on trend. Today we're joined by Cassie Stanczyk, Sr. director of sales at BELLA+CANVAS, who is sharing everything you need to...