The 2024 Proforma Annual Convention and Family Reunion recently occurred at the Loews Hotel in Kansas City, MO, drawing nearly 600 Proforma affiliates, suppliers, sales professionals and support team members.
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NEWS July 24, 2024 FTC Notches Court Win in Quest To Enforce Noncompete Ban
Whether the prohibition on the controversial contract clauses for workers will take effect on Sept. 4 as the commission intends is still uncertain, though.
Read MoreWorld Emblem Furthers Heat Seal Decoration Trend with Flexbroidery
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based World Emblem just announced the launch of a new patch application product called Flexbroidery, which it bills as “a more cost-effective and sustainable solution than traditional direct embroidery.” Rather than weaving the fabric onto the product, it uses a low-melt heat seal to apply the patch directly. “Thanks to its convenient heat…
Read MoreFrance Recalls Olympics-Branded Children’s Water Bottles
Olympics-branded water bottles for children contained the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), prompting officials in France, where the 2024 Summer Games are being held, to recall the products.
Read MoreNirvana, Marc Jacobs to Settle Lawsuit Over ‘Smiley Face’ Logo
The corporate entity representing the ‘90s rock icons Nirvana had sued the fashion designer for trademark infringement
Read MoreWhere Comfort and Style Meet: Loungewear and Comfort Apparel Trends
Loungewear is all about comfort and function, and in today’s apparel world, it’s also fashionable, as it crosses over into the streetwear and athleisure categories.
Read MoreApparel Lessons From Nike and Lululemon’s Olympic Collections
If Lululemon and Nike’s Olympic styles are good enough for the biggest names in sports, they can influence any distributor’s apparel promos.
Read MoreHarnessing the Lasting Branding Power of Writing Instruments
Pens and writing instruments have long-lasting brand appeal thanks to borrowing, sharing, and everyday usage. Learn about the latest trends.
Read MoreHow To Build Strong Relationships With Nonprofits
Understanding mission, demographics and budget are key for distributors working in this market.
Read MoreSales Growth Returns for Distributors in Q2
After quarterly sales declined for the first time in nearly three years last quarter, ASI Research shows that promo firms engineered a 1.3% increase in the second quarter of 2024.
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