Charlie Jinan Chen was seeking a new trial in a civil enforcement case, but a judge found the ruling against the restaurateur should stand, though he halved the financial penalty.
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Counselor Top 40 Firm Overture Promotions Acquires Eco Promotional Products
The EPP team is joining Overture, which reportedly generated $130 million in 2024 revenue. Former EPP owner Michelle Sheldon is stepping down but will help ensure a smooth transition.
Read MoreRising Costs & Supply Chain Shifts: The Potential Fallout for Promo From Trump’s New Tariffs
There’s also concern the new levies will saddle end-buyers with heavier cost burdens that prevent or limit their ability to invest in branded merchandise.
Read MoreUSA-Made Supplier Bison Coolers Features in Google Super Bowl Ad Campaign
Google selected the Fort Worth-based family-owned business as the Texas representative for “50 Stories, 50 States,” featuring the firm in a 30-second commercial spot.
Read MoreFully Promoted Says Promo Sales Hit $131.2 Million in 2024
The Counselor Top 40 distributor’s revenue tally represented an approximately 3% increase over the prior year, beating the average industry rise of 1.8%.
Read MoreCimpress Reports ‘Disappointing’ Q2 Financial Results, Says CEO
The parent company of Vistaprint and National Pen increased revenue, but its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization were down.
Read MoreLexmark Recalls 40,000+ Printers Over Fire Risk
The MS725dvn and MX725adve print on paper, vinyl signs, banners and various other plastics. Lexmark sold them in the U.S. and Canada.
Read MoreIndianapolis-Based Distributor Tactive Acquires Fellow Indy Firm Concept Prints Inc.
CPI employees are coming aboard and the firm with a 43-year history will go to market under the Tactive name.
Read MoreCBP Aims To Close Duty-Free Loophole for Certain ‘Low-Value’ Imports
Promo supply chain experts don’t anticipate major industry impacts but noted small-batch/custom product import orders could potentially be affected.
Read MorePromo Industry Achieves Record Sales in 2024 Despite Challenges
ASI Research shows that distributors increased collective sales by 1.8% year over year to $26.6 billion – a new high-water mark.
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