In a line that wrapped around the block, vendors capitalized on the crowd Vice President Kamala Harris drew to The Liacouras Center at Temple University on Tuesday, Aug. 6. They were stocked with mementos showing support for the Democratic presidential hopeful at her campaign’s first rally with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the freshly appointed vice-presidential…
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Can Drinkware’s Run of Popularity Continue?
Given that it’s been the hottest product category of the past decade, you may think we need to finally put a lid on this drinkware talk. But the market for cups, mugs and tumblers continued to soar in 2023 as consumers prioritize healthy habits and sustainability. Drinkware market share has grown five of the last…
Read MoreHow BDA Combined MLB and ‘Barbie’ for Mattel’s Ballpark Theme Nights
The Woodinville, Washington, distributor created ballpark giveaways as part of multiple co-branded events with Mattel and multiple MLB teams.
Read MorePicking Up Speed: Rush Orders Are Back On The Rise
Sourcing chaos compelled end-buyers to order earlier and wait longer. But now, rush orders are back on the rise.
Read MoreMeyers Acquires Johnson Printing and Packaging, Expanding Into Folding Cartons, POP Displays
Meyers, a Minneapolis-based packaging printer and supplier that focuses on sustainable products, announced the acquisition of Johnson Printing and Packaging Corporation in an effort to bolster its offerings of folding cartons and point-of-purchase displays.
Read MoreHALO Acquires Wisconsin Distributor Think It Then Ink It
HALO has acquired distributor Think It Then Ink It in its second acquisition in Wisconsin this year.
Read MoreGeiger Acquires UK-Based Brandelity
Geiger is continuing its strategic expansion into the U.K. with the acquisition of Brandelity Ltd. Financial terms of the deal weren’t released.
Read MoreFacilisgroup Hosts In-Person ThreeSixty Course in Canada
Facilisgroup, a software provider/distributor-partnering company for the industry, recently hosted its first in-person ThreeSixty sales training course in Toronto.
Read MorePostcardMania Second Quarter Revenue Up as Direct Mail Automation Leads Growth
PostcardMania, the $104.6 million marketing technology firm with 384 staff, increased second quarter revenues significantly over the same quarter last year, improving 12% over Q2 2023, as more businesses choose direct mail to reach increasingly digital-exhausted consumers. PostcardMania’s direct mail automation products and automation-led division, PCM Integrations, remain at the…
Read MoreS&S Activewear Acquires alphabroder
Counselor Top 40 supplier S&S Activewear (asi/84358) has acquired fellow Top 40 firm alphabroder (asi/34063), bringing together two of the largest suppliers in the promo industry. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The transaction is expected to be complete later this year, and the companies will continue to go to market under their respective…
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