The Counselor Top 40 distributor reported full-year financial results March 12 that show sales jumped 3% in 2024 compared to 2023, but the firm noted that revenue at the order intake level was down in the first two months of 2025.
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Crystal D Reports Progress on Overcoming Cyberattack Fallout
The Minnesota-headquartered supplier of crystal awards and gifts said that, as of March 12, it has the ability to communicate with customers and process orders again.
Read MoreSBA Launches New ‘Made in America’ Manufacturing Initiative
The effort could potentially be a boon for companies in the print and promo space that make product stateside.
Read MoreNew Steel & Aluminum Tariffs To Spike Product Prices
The tariffs on the metals, which went into effect March 12, stand to drive up prices on drinkware and other promo products in North America while also potentially hurting the Canadian economy – and thus promo there, too.
Read MoreUSPS Announces Refined Service Standards for First-Class Mail
The first phase is set to take effect on April 1 and impacts marketing mail, packaging services and more.
Read MoreHouston-Based Contract Decorator Acquires Cut-and-Sew Facility
Texas Art Embroidery/4EZtees.com has acquired B-Bad Sportswear, which has a 40-year history in the sportswear, cheer and dance uniform space.
Read MoreMore Than 900 Industry Members Attend ASI Media Webinar on Tariffs
In the highly anticipated session, Tim Andrews, president and CEO of ASI, and Chris Ruvo, executive editor of news and content strategy for ASI Media, discussed the recent tariffs implemented by the Trump administration and what they could mean for promo.
Read MorePRO Act Bill That Could Upend Independent Contractor Classifications in Promo Is Reintroduced
The bill’s a long shot to become law though and its reemergence comes at a time when enforcement of more stringent Labor Department rules on independent contractors introduced last year appears to be in doubt.
Read MoreDecorating Roundup: Koozie Group Adds Canon Inkjet Printers
Also, Inkcups is offering Nano Pin Curing technology for its Helix UV printers, and Stahls’ announced its 2025 heat printing scholarship program.
Read MoreLA Kings Apologize for Branded Scarves Given Away on ‘Armenian Night’
The NHL franchise provided a logoed item that was made in Turkey, which upset its Armenian fans.
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