The firm says it’s making the strategic move as the print and promo product worlds increasingly intertwine.
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Stanley Tumbler Lead Lawsuit Should Proceed, Consumers Argue
Plaintiffs in the case have asked a federal judge to deny a motion for dismissal of the class action lawsuit that was recently filed by the drinkware brand’s parent company, Pacific Market International.
Read MoreThe Campaign: Behind the Scenes of a $2 Million Order
In the newest installment of The Campaign case study series, ASI’s Salesperson of the Year shares how she overcame logistical hurdles to provide nearly $2 million in merch for Veterans Day promotions.
Read MoreObituary: Steve Rosengarten, Bodek & Rhodes
As vice president of sales, Rosengarten helped build Bodek & Rhodes, which has since become part of Counselor Top 40 supplier alphabroder, into a promo industry powerhouse.
Read MoreUSTR Again Delays Final Determination on Proposed Tariff Hikes
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…
Read MoreAmid 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 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 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 MoreASI Research Exclusive: Europe’s Distributors Top $14B in Annual Sales
The new in-depth study of the European promotional products industry builds on ASI Research’s initial groundbreaking report on the market, which launched in 2023.
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