As distributors, it’s important to stay current on the latest product trends and releases. To help position you for success, we looked around the industry and talked to a few suppliers about what is coming down the pipeline in 2022, what cool products are already here, and why distributors should pay attention…
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2021 Supplier Excellence Awards Showcase: Sock 101
Sock 101 took home the top award in Footwear & Socks, giving the Missouri-based supplier back-to-back Golds in the category. The company has had a strong 2021, recently getting back to its pre-pandemic employment numbers and expanding its product line to include 20 styles of shoes and new apparel items…
Read More2021 Supplier Excellence Awards Showcase: Tekweld
After a slow first quarter in 2021, Tekweld has seen significant sales growth that it expects will continue into 2022. To keep pace, the company is increasing capacity and inventory levels, entering new product categories and expanding on existing ones. Oh, and it plans to open a new facility…
Read More2021 Supplier Excellence Awards Showcase: Simba
It was a big year for Simba. The supplier rolled out Texture Tone, a new decoration process for its lapel pins, coins and medallions. Nicholas Wright, director of marketing for Simba, said the process, which adds a high-quality textured feel to the items, has been “a huge hit,” and our awards results back him up…
Read More2021 Supplier Excellence Awards Showcase: ADG Promo Products
ADG Promo Products finished as a finalist for five different awards, including the heavily contested Calendars, Writing Instruments and Mugs & Tumblers categories. That showing is a testament to the supplier’s diverse product offering, yes, but also its focus on service and customer experience…
Read More2021 Supplier Excellence Awards Showcase: Drum-Line
Even though it does its manufacturing in the U.S., Drum-Line has had to contend with raw materials shortages and other supply chain challenges. But that didn’t stop the Stuttgart, Arkansas-based supplier from providing top-notch service over the last year. And Drum-Line took some risks that paid off…
Read More2021 Supplier Excellence Awards Showcase: SnugZ USA
SnugZ USA has had some advantages during the pandemic. The supplier makes and decorates many of its own items, helping it avoid delays associated with bringing in finished goods from overseas. It has a diverse product offering, allowing it to adapt to demand and build up stock in top-selling items. And, perhaps most importantly, it never stops innovating…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Burrito Gym Bags, Mariah Carey McDonald’s Merchandise and More
It’s the holiday season, but we aren’t focusing only on holiday-themed promotional items. That would be a shame to overlook so many good products. So, while our halls may be decked, our minds are still on great products like Chipotle burrito gym bags, Mariah Carey McDonald’s merch and more…
Read MoreBalancing Act: Promo Suppliers on Jackets and Outerwear Supply Chain, Buyer Trends
There are two big obstacles standing in the way of jackets and outerwear sales: a changing market still rebounding from the pandemic, and a shaky supply chain that’s making product pricier and harder to find. Let’s take a look at both of those challenges and explore some ways to address them…
Read MoreUniversity of Tennessee NIL Deal Lets All Football Players Profit From Sales of Team Branded T-shirt
The new name, image and likeness rules in the NCAA, now commonly referred to as “NIL,” are giving student-athletes the chance to monetize themselves for the first time. A lot of the campaigns are from superstar football and basketball players looking to capitalize on the hype before they go pro, but a lot of other…
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