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.
Read MoreThe Current State of Nearshoring in Mexico
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St. Louis Printer Targets ‘Recession-Proof’ Markets
Skip Bray, a 43-year industry veteran who first started working at former family-owned French-Bray Printing in Baltimore when he was 16 years old, says he’s enjoying himself career-wise now more than ever before. As the president of Modern Litho-St. Louis, Bray is leading an expansion effort into new market segments.
Read MoreInfographic: How U.S. & European Distributors Compare
A new joint study shows how distributors differ in their concerns and challenges.
Read MoreTikTok Ban Looms: Promo Marketers Brace for Seismic Shifts in Strategy
There were indications the popular app could be saved from outlawing at the 11th hour, but with its fate still uncertain, merch industry marketers were contemplating a world without the viral video-sharing platform.
Read MoreNearshoring or Far Away? Exploring the Future of Mexican Manufacturing
The U.S. imported more products from Mexico than China for the first time in two decades. But the attractive proposition of nearby sourcing is tempered by real challenges.
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Read MoreThis Year Has Been the Most Momentous Ever for M&A
Blockbuster buys involving Counselor Top 40 firms, international acquisitions and a flurry of smaller domestic deals have put an M&A exclamation point on 2024’s first 10 months.
Read MoreASI Power Summit 2024: What To Watch for in the Economy
Economist Mary Kelly told attendees what indicators to watch for and how it will impact their businesses.
Read MoreDistributors Increasingly Sourcing Direct from Overseas
Distributors are increasingly sourcing direct from overseas – a trend that suppliers see as a cause for concern.
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.
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