The Biden-Harris administration, citing the scope of the plastic pollution crisis, wants to phase single-use plastics from federal operations by 2035.
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Inktavo Acquires Clarity Software
Inktavo, a provider of integrated software solutions for branded merch businesses, has acquired Clarity Software, a U.K.-based management information system software vendor that specializes in job pricing, inventory management and production management for the signs and graphics industry and other markets.
Read MoreRenewal for Trade Act Important to Promo Sourcing Unlikely Before Next Year
The African Growth Opportunity Act has become pivotal to the supply chains of some major promotional products suppliers, and is unlikely to be renewed before the end of 2024, but officials still believe the agreement will be extended before it expires next year.
Read MoreThe Hard Sell: How Buyer Apprehension Results in Smaller, Less Frequent Orders and More Affordable Products
The health of the economy has been debated, but what’s indisputable is that consumers and business buyers have approached this year with caution. The proof can been seen in promo industry sales; in Q3 last year, industry growth slowed to 2.4%, and then .1% in the fourth quarter.
Read MoreTerry Town Fully Operational Again Following Ransomware Attack
The California-headquartered firm lost internal files during the cyber assault and is still assessing the full scope of impacts.
Read MoreDistributors Increasingly Sourcing Direct from Overseas
Distributors are increasingly sourcing direct from overseas – a trend that suppliers see as a cause for concern.
Read MoreThe Ins & Outs of Retractable Banner Stands
According to a recent In-plant Impressions’ report, “Trends and Services in the In-plant Industry (2024),” 90% of in-plants are providing their customers with…
Read MoreAll Aboard: Public Transit Merch Rides Into Newfound Popularity
Transportation agencies across the United States are using swag to up brand awareness and convey community pride
Read MoreHow Often Should You Follow Up on a Sales Prospect?
Watch this week’s Short Attention Span Sales Tip here. Good morning! “How often should I follow up with a prospect?” Now there is a popular question. Here’s my answer: One January a few years ago now, my wife and I visited a car dealership. We chatted with 2 salespeople (it was a slow foot traffic…
Read MoreScammer Submitted PO, Spoke on Phone With Distributor in $63K Swindle Attempt
A con artist was brazen enough to get on a phone call with the promotional products distributor he was trying to scheme out of more than $60,000 worth of reusable water bottles.
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