The Office of the United States Trade Representative has again put on hold a planned initiative from President Joe Biden’s administration that calls for increasing import tariffs on about $18 billion worth of products imported from China, including materials like steel that can potentially impact the promotional products industry. Announced this spring, the tariffs were…
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Amid Bankruptcy, Delta Apparel Asset Sell-Off Commences
Assets from the firm’s Salt Life, Soffe and DTG2Go brands were among those bid on at an Aug. 27 auction.
Read MoreOverture Promotions Makes First Acquisition in Europe
Counselor Top 40 distributor Overture Promotions (asi/288473) has acquired Brandon, a promotional products distributor headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, that also has an office in Shanghai. Financial terms of the deal were not released, but executives noted that through the move the companies have formed Overture Marketing Group, an international promo business that has plans for more acquisitions…
Read MoreEditor’s Picks: Meaningful Packaging & Gift Wrap
Packaging and gift wrap plays a crucial role during the gift-giving season and at special events all year round.
Read MoreEnd-Buyer Research: Companies With 1,001-5,000 Employees
ASI’s exclusive research reveals client buying habits in eight markets and across multiple demographics.
Read MorePromo Insiders: Supply Chain Flash Points on the Eve of the Holiday Gifting Season
In this podcast, ASI Media journalists Christopher Ruvo and Sara Lavenduski delve into the supply chain challenges and discuss their current and potential impacts on the promo market.
Read MoreIMAGEN Acquires IMPACT Promotional Products
The acquisition is the first for IMAGEN in its 15-year history and brings together two Southern California-based distributors.
Read MoreThe Standout Political Merch From the DNC
T-shirts, buttons and signs were among the promo items sported by 50,000 visitors in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.
Read MoreGaryline Receives Private Equity Investment, Completes Move to Florida
An affiliate of Mill Point Capital LLC has invested in the Counselor Top 40 supplier, which has relocated from New York to the Sunshine State.
Read MoreRepreve Launches New Recycled Textile Products
A white dyeable polyester filament yarn and insulation material ThermaLoop represent a step forward in scalable textile-to-textile recycling, according to Unifi, parent company of Repreve.
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