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The Cannabis Market Is Growing: How Print and Promo Distributors Can Grow Alongside It

Expanding legalization and changing perception have made the cannabis market one of the most opportunity-filled for distributors of both print and promotional products. But, there’s still a lot they should learn before they jump in.

Back in May, Google started incorporating AI-generated summaries at the tops of many search results. In a blog post detailing the change, the tech giant said its “custom Gemini model can take the legwork out of searching.” AI Overviews include a short summary, with the sources shown gallery-style in a drop-down menu below. In fine print at…

Pickleball has seen 224% growth since 2020, and it’s not the only fast-growing paddle sport with promo potential.

A look at various apparel and hardgoods decoration techniques such as sublimation, direct-to-garment and engraving.

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.

Just like the people behind the cutting-edge technology we see popping up, the distributors who sell them are only limited by their own imagination.

Going into 2024 and 2025, distributors should expect similar demand as previous years, like comfortable athleisure and streetwear influence, but with some new trends and twists for the near future.

Our annual analysis of the societal and economic factors at play in the promotional products industry and beyond, giving suppliers and distributors a look at what’s currently happening and what’s to come.

Springtime is just around the corner, and we can’t wait! In addition to giving us warmer weather and pretty flowers to look at, spring is widely regarded as a time of hope, rebirth, and new beginnings. In the spirit of this rejuvenating season, we’re feeling inspired to talk about our brand-new products! As you’ve probably…

Tips from distributors who count these particular verticals among their most successful, and see how they got involved in the first place, what sorts of products work for them, what unique challenges each customer vertical creates, and more.