Counselor Top 40 supplier S&S Activewear will house all alphabroder products on its U.S. and Canadian website. Ultimately, the alphabroder site and brand name will be retired in the U.S. and Canada this year.
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Trade War: New U.S. Tariffs Take Effect, Prompting Countermeasures From Top Trading Partners
President Trump moved forward with import levies on Canada, Mexico and China, sparking retaliatory actions. The conflict stands to increase promo product pricing and potentially affect end-buyer spending.
Read MoreWhat the Heck Is Going On With Tariffs?
When it comes to tariff threats, every day seems to bring another twist from the White House. Here’s a look at where things stand on levies and how they may impact promo.
Read More9 Tech Product Trends To Send Sales Soaring
End-buyers are eager for useful, portable, well-designed tech, especially if it has a sustainability story.
Read MorePaul Lage Retires From California Tattoos; the Supplier Names New Co-President
Longtime industry leader Lage’s last role was as a board member for the parent company of California Tattoos & Promotional Products, which also announced it has a new president to lead sales and marketing.
Read MoreEast & Gulf Coast Port Workers Ratify New Contract, Ending Strike Threat
It’s good news for the supply chain of the promotional products industry – and all industries.
Read MoreTrump 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.
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