Gray and Lott discuss topics including print-on-demand dominance, investing in inventory, sourcing domestically and more.
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WWDC 2025 Swag: How Apple’s Merch Can Inspire 3 Winning Promo Strategies
The sought-after merch tied to Apple’s big annual event debuted this week as the conference got underway in California. There are definite takeaways for promo pros.
Read MoreThreadX 2025: Economist Alex Chausovsky Talks Tariffs, Pricing Strategies & Using Data To Predict & Control Variables
The Bundy Group executive presented data-driven perspectives on global economic trends, predictive planning and more for industry pros.
Read MoreS&S Activewear To Become Exclusive Provider of Hanesbrands in Promo
The Counselor Top 40 supplier said to expect expanded inventory and streamlined service, among other benefits.
Read More4 Tips for Contract Decorators Working With Promo Distributors
Whether or not you’ve worked within the promo supply chain before, consider these four pieces of advice to stand out as a decoration vendor.
Read MoreAre You Doing All You Can?
Sales reps often mistake silence as a sign of satisfaction. But when reps stop innovating, customers will find someone who won’t.
Read More5 Trends Driving M&A in Wide-Format
A closer look at the factors impacting buying — and selling — wide-format operations in 2025.
Read MoreLeaders Who Listen
How can the CEO (or anyone for that matter) address issues unless they are made aware of them? Conversely, how can team members be expected to express questions and concerns openly, honestly and respectfully if their feedback is met with objections, defensiveness or worse? What to do?
Read MoreHALO 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.
Read MoreWill 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.
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