Understanding mission, demographics and budget are key for distributors working in this market.
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Sales Growth Returns for Distributors in Q2
After quarterly sales declined for the first time in nearly three years last quarter, ASI Research shows that promo firms engineered a 1.3% increase in the second quarter of 2024.
Read MoreEnd-Buyer Research: West
ASI’s exclusive research reveals client buying habits in eight markets and across multiple demographics.
Read MoreThe Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of Fidget Toys
More than just a fad, fidget-forward products are growing in popularity and functionality, with “pop-it” balls and spinner pens taking promo by storm.
Read MoreEnd-Buyer Research: Northeast
ASI’s exclusive research reveals client buying habits in eight markets and across multiple demographics.
Read MoreContinued High Interest Rates Fuel Challenges – and Opportunities
The Fed last week indicated that it’s eyeing only one interest rate cut this year, down from three. Executives weigh in on what that means for the promo industry.
Read MoreWhy Aren’t Buyers Spending? Separating Economic Reality From Perception
Experts say the economy is doing well, but consumers’ negative ‘vibes’ are causing promo sales to slow.
Read MoreDistributors Optimistic Even as Industry Sales Decline in Q1
Promo industry sales dropped nearly 1%, but it’s hoped that an increase in business late in the quarter will carry throughout the rest of 2024.
Read More2023 Top Suppliers: An Analysis of Industry Success and Pain Points
Your guide to the industry’s leading supplier categories — including our 2023 Supplier Excellence Awards The 2023 Top Suppliers list is a ranking of the print and promotional products industries’ biggest supplier companies by 2022 sales volume as reported by the suppliers
Read MoreState of the Industry Update: Second Quarter 2022
An in-depth executive summary on the current state of the printing industry’s performance and prospects. Supplemental topics in second quarter 2022 include Supply Chain Conditions.
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