We’ve tackled one day of the PPAI Expo here in Vegas, where we showcased some new products and also listed some of our favorite booths, products and trends from around the floor. A lot of our coverage has to do with evolving trends and new products, and there’s no better example of consistent change than…
Read MoreDamar Hamlin’s ‘Did We Win?’ T-shirts Benefit First Responders, UC Trauma Center
Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest on the field on Jan. 2, is on the road to recovery and showing his gratitude by creating a “Did We Win?” T-shirt with proceeds benefitting first responders and the University of Cincinnati’s Trauma Center, where he received his care.
Read MoreNext Level Apparel Acquires German Manufacturer Stedman GmbH
Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company Next Level Apparel announced the acquisition of Germany-based Stedman GmbH, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of premium casual and sportswear blank apparel for the printwear industry. Since 1953, Stedman has stood for top quality and ethically produced clothing across men’s, women’s and youth apparel — all of…
Read MoreThe Best of the PPAI Expo: Day One
It’s impossible to soak in everything from the PPAI Expo show floor in one day, but we did see a few things that caught our eye. Maybe they were cool displays, interesting products, or the sweet aroma of grilled meat.
Read MoreLive from PPAI Expo: Our 10 Favorite New Products from the Show Floor
We’ve been walking the show floor looking for some of the coolest new products at the 2023 PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. Read on for 10 standout choices from electronics, drinkware, health and wellness, and much more.
Read MoreHALO Announces $1 Billion in 2022 Sales
HALO, Sterling, Ill., announced that the company surpassed $1 billion in 2022 sales. The company made the announcement last night at its Sales Achievement Gala in Las Vegas during the PPAI Expo. This is the first time HALO has reached $1 billion in annual sales. “This milestone is the result of a singular focus by…
Read MoreProforma Reaches 7,500 E-Commerce Store Milestone
Proforma, Cleveland, recently celebrated the launch of its 7,500th e-commerce store, made possible by the company’s built-in-house, user-friendly, and customizable e-commerce solution, ProStores. Proforma reached this landmark figure due in part to the success of the e-commerce Certification Program. This program has allowed for Proforma distributors to educate themselves on best practices and how to…
Read MoreNHL Winter Classic Breaks Merchandise Records – Our Favorites from the Shops
The recent Winter Classic at Boston’s Fenway Park between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins just set a record for gamely concession and merchandise sales for an outdoor event. Jerseys were a big sell, but we took a look at other branded products that appealed to fans.
Read MoreHPG Acquires Evans Manufacturing
HPG, Braintree, MA, announced today that it has acquired Evans Manufacturing, Garden Grove, CA. The two companies made the announcement with a video from the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas.
Read MoreStran Announces Nicole Brown as Vice President of Operations
Stran, Quincy, Mass, announced that promotional product industry veteran Nicole Brown has joined the management team in the role of vice president of operations, reporting to COO Sheila Johnshoy. Brown began working as a full-time contractor at Stran in August of 2022 to help project-manage the implementation of NetSuite at Stran. In her new role…
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