Pens and other classic categories continued to dominate the total ESP search rankings throughout 2025 while wellness and seasonal items surged.
Read MoreOwala Finishes as Fastest-Growing ESP Search Term for Second Year in a Row
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Promo Insiders: Lance Stier of NC Custom on Innovations & Trends in Food Gifts
The Counselor Top 40 supplier recently acquired Confection 360, opening the door to new decoration possibilities including high-speed etching of chocolate.
Read MoreStudy Shows BPA Alternatives Used in Food Labels Could Be Harmful
Researchers at McGill University found that common BPA alternatives in food labels could seep into the food, causing potential harm when ingested.
Read MoreA Wide-Format SWOT for 2026
As 2026 gets into full swing and wide-format producers start planning for how to grow in the coming months, we asked several owners all in different phases of their wide-format journey — and in different regions of the U.S. — to SWOT the wide-format segment.
Read MoreEditor’s Picks: Tasteful T-Shirts
These top-searched branded T-shirt options are tried-and-true picks for a classic promo campaign item.
Read MoreHow Distributors Are Winning Sales Despite International Tourism Slowdown
Shifting travel patterns (including a rise in domestic tourism) are prompting promo companies to help hospitality clients do more with tighter budgets.
Read MoreComing Attractions: New Product Trends for 2026
What function, sustainability and culture mean for promo in 2026.
Read MoreEpson Adds New Direct-To-Film Printer
The company says its SureColor G9070 will appeal to printers with features like simple maintenance and twin-roll printing.
Read MoreWhere Workwear Meets Everyday Style
End-buyers in verticals like construction and manufacturing are looking for apparel that their employees want to wear off the job.
Read More4imprint Projects Annual Revenue & Profit Down Compared to 2024
The largest distributor in promo said it remained resilient amid a “volatile macroeconomic environment,” according to a trading update for investors released this week.
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