Scott Edidin and Scott Pearson of supplier 6AM Sourcing discuss the promo industry’s opportunities in Mexico, following President Donald Trump’s swearing-in for his second term.
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Lexmark 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 MoreInfographic: Incentive Research Foundation Suggests Positive Gifting Outlook for 2025
The IRF’s 2025 outlook report notes decreased spending in 2024 but projects increased budgets for non-cash rewards, including merchandise, in 2025.
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 More‘E-L-G-S-E-S’: Philadelphia Mayor’s Spelling Error Lives on With Merchandise
The viral moment demonstrates the power of merch and the flourishing of print-on-demand.
Read MoreThe Print Sales Opportunity of Tags and Labels
Tags and labels may get overlooked, but they’re a more than $20 billion product category replete with opportunity. Learn how to capitalize on that here.
Read MoreObituary: Fred Albrecht, Proforma Albrecht & Co.
The longtime co-owner of one of promo’s most successful distributorships and the 2024 Counselor Lifetime Achievement Award honoree passed away on Jan. 23.
Read MoreVantage Apparel Appoints Lauren Monnier as Director of Merchandising
Monnier, a former exec at clothing retailer Club Monaco, has more than 15 years of apparel-industry experience.
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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