The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a 40-year precedent on June 28, weakening federal regulatory agencies and potentially upending several controversial decisions affecting the promotional products industry – including the recent ban on noncompete agreements and new guidelines regarding independent contractors
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Stran & Co. Projects 17% Quarterly Sales Increase
Stran says unaudited financial results show the firm increased sales approximately 17% on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2024
Read MoreKoozie Group Sells 3 Facilities for Reported $36M, Then Leases Them Back
The Clearwater, Florida supplier is continuing to use the properties, with executives saying there will be no impacts for employees or customers.
Read MorePCNA Names Ex-Staples Exec as VP of Customer Success
Michael Brennan will oversee the customer service, retention, order processing, art and account management teams at the supplier.
Read MoreDelta Apparel Files for Bankruptcy, Agrees to Sell Salt Life Brand
The announcement comes following a stretch of free-falling sales and executives leaving the Top 40 apparel supplier.
Read MoreNew Colorado Law Bans ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Apparel, Other Products
A new Colorado law that takes effect in July bans a slew of everyday items, including clothing and cookware, from intentionally containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Read MoreFlorida Bans Balloon Releases Statewide
Promo suppliers that sell balloons don’t think the prohibition and others like it will have a major impact on their sales.
Read MoreDistributor Sniffs Out $130K Drinkware Order Scam
The purported buyer was a con artist posing as Michael Pidcock, an actual procurement specialist for Ohio University whose identity would-be crooks have often spoofed in swindle attempts aimed at industry firms.
Read MoreEnnis Inc. Acquires Indiana-Based Commercial Printing Firm
Ennis Inc. has acquired Printing Technologies Inc. (PTI) of Indianapolis, IN. PTI provides printing technology solutions in media that include direct thermal, thermal transfer, ink jet, dot matrix and laser.
Read MoreJoe Simsolo Named CEO, Eric Simsolo President, of Next Level Apparel
The father and son team, along with recently hired executives, have a strategic plan for reversing sales setbacks of recent years.
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