It’s good news for the supply chain of the promotional products industry – and all industries.
Read MoreEast & Gulf Coast Port Workers Ratify New Contract, Ending Strike Threat
Author: Christopher Ruvo
Trump Administration Proposes $1M Fees on Chinese Shipping Companies & China-Made Ships
The Office of the United States Trade Representative is inviting public comment on the proposal, which if enacted could increase the cost of all imported goods, including promo products.
Read MoreBall Pro Acquires Supplier Branded Apparel
The move brings a range of name-brand clothing offerings into Ball Pro’s product mix and helps the Minnesota-based supplier be a one-stop shop for golf tournament needs, executives said.
Read MorePublic Comment Period Opens on Trump’s Potential ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’
The potential new levies could impact the promo products market and the American business marketplace much more broadly. The public has a chance to weigh in.
Read MoreBDA Names Stuart Shepherd Managing Director for EMEA Region
The Counselor Top 40 distributor said the move signals its ambition to substantially grow business in the multi-continental region, in which the firm already has high-profile clients.
Read MoreStanley Black & Decker Files Trademark Suit Against Stanley Drinkware’s Parent Company
A complaint says PMI has breached agreements on how it can use the “Stanley” name, with everything from branding on tumblers to branded apparel among the alleged violations.
Read MoreScammer Tries To Swindle Distributor Out of 12,000 Tumblers
The distributorship spotted the scam and is now warning other firms to be leery.
Read MoreFingertip Amputation Prompts Recall of More Than 1M Igloo Coolers
The Katy, TX-headquartered company issued the recall in conjunction with product safety officials for its 90-quart rolling coolers.
Read MoreScreenBroidery Rebrands, Finalizes Acquisition of Thumbprint
The combined company, which will go to market under the Thumbprint name, forecasts that 2025 sales will be about $36 million.
Read MoreTrump Orders Study of Reciprocal Tariffs, Promo Reacts
If implemented, the so-called tit-for-tat levies could make importing products from a broad range of nations more expensive and potentially have “ripple effects” that dampen promo spend, some industry executives fear.
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