As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they’ve kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to Kotis Design CEO Jeff Becker — No. 33 on our 2022 list — about how cutting ties with some customers,…
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UK Government Fines Two Sports Retailers and Soccer Club for Apparel Price Fixing
The U.K. government has fined Scottish professional soccer team Rangers F.C., along with sporting goods company Elite Sports and retail brand JD Sports, for price fixing. According to a release from the U.K. government, the Competition and Markets Authority found that Elite Sports and JD Sports “broke competition law by fixing the retail prices of…
Read MoreTim Hortons Introduces ‘Tims Run Club’ Apparel Capsule for National Coffee Day
Apparently National Coffee Day is right around the corner, and to celebrate going on a “Tims Run,” Tim Hortons is back with another apparel capsule drop: The Tims Run Club. It’s a clever play on words. A “Tims Run” of course being slang for going to pick up coffee at Tim Hortons, but also referencing…
Read More2022 Top Distributors: Artcraft’s Evolution to Meet Its Future Clients’ Needs
As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they’ve kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to Artcraft CEO and president Judy Zimmerman — No. 32 on our 2022 list — about the company’s recent investments,…
Read MorePenn State Sold ‘Chad Powers’ Merchandise from Eli Manning’s Undercover Tryout
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning went undercover at a Penn State tryout as “Chad Powers.” He didn’t make the team, but PSU sold and gave away T-shirts celebrating his inspirational mantra and disguise.
Read MoreKoozie Group Promotes Brian Lynch to VP of Supply Chain
Koozie Group, Clearwater, Fla., announced the promotion of Brian Lynch to vice president of supply chain. In this role, Lynch reports directly to COO Blair Hawley. His responsibilities include overseeing the supply chain planning and logistics function of the company. Lynch has more than 15 years of experience at Koozie Group, serving most recently as…
Read More2022 Top Distributors: How Zorch International Inc. Invested During 2020 to Position Itself For 2021
As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they’ve kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to Zorch International Inc. CEO Mike Wolfe — No. 23 on our 2022 list — about how it used the slowdown…
Read More2022 Top Distributors: How HALO’s Rebrand Helped them Top Their Huge 2021
As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they’ve kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to HALO CEO Marc Simon—No. 2 on our 2022 list—about the company’s rebrand, and how it’s contributed to their…
Read MorePRINTING United Expo Introduces Immersive Apparel Zone and Educational Future State Theater Experiences
PRINTING United Expo, taking place Oct. 19-21, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, today announces experiential areas located on the trade show floor dedicated to garment decorators the world over.
Read MoreA Little Something Extra: How to Add Value to Your Promo Orders
“Upselling” is really just helping both parties add value to their order. Yes, the distributor will get a bigger sale, but the client is coming out with more than they might have known they needed. That, in turn, can create a better impression with the end-user, and everyone wins.
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