The state has passed legislation requiring manufacturers to address textile waste, closing a loophole on its decade-old plastic bag ban and initiating greenhouse gas emissions reporting by large companies.
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Tim Nale Named Chief Brand Officer at Proforma
Tim Nale is back in the promo game. The experienced executive, whose background includes technology leadership roles, has entered the C-suite at Counselor Top 40 distributor Proforma (asi/300094), taking the position of chief brand officer. His charge? Collaborate closely with Chief Marketing Officer Charity Gibson to engineer marketing solutions fueled by powerful tech. Nale’s appointment also teases big things…
Read MorePromo Companies Brace for Hurricane Helene
The massive hurricane was forcing closures and otherwise impacting operations at industry companies in its path.
Read MoreUSPS Announces No Stamp Price Changes for January 2025
Highlights: Postmaster General DeJoy’s recommendation not to raise prices for Market Dominant products in January 2025 approved by the Governors of the Postal Service Delivering For America plan is a balanced plan that is working to control costs and grow our package business Postal Service prices remain among the most affordable in the world A…
Read MoreStarline To Distribute Rupt Products in Canada
The Counselor Top 40 supplier has struck an exclusive distribution partnership with the start-up supplier, whose products are made from recycled materials and are carbon-neutral.
Read MorePorts Prep for Strike as Oct. 1 Work Stoppage Looms
A strike by unionized port workers along the East and Gulf Coasts could send disruption rippling through global supply lines, including the promotional products market.
Read MoreEpson Acquires Fiery for $591 Million
Epson announced on Friday that it acquired Fiery LLC, a digital front-end server and workflow solutions provider for the graphic arts and printing industries, for $591 million from private equity firm Siris.
Read MoreiPROMOTEu Acquires AIA Corporation
Counselor Top 40 distributor iPROMOTEu (asi/232119) has acquired fellow Counselor Top 40 distributor AIA Corporation (asi/109480).
Read MoreKoozie Group Inks New Partnership With Tervis
Executives said the Counselor Top 40 supplier will become the exclusive supplier of the drinkware brand in promo and offer expanded imprint options. Tervis is reorganizing through a bankruptcy and plans to focus on the retail channel.
Read MoreThom Browne Prevails Again Against Adidas in Trademark Dust Up
Following court wins in the United States, the fashion house has now successfully defeated the sportswear giant’s lawsuit in a German court.
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