After multiple reports of medals breaking at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, promo manufacturers share what went wrong and why design choices matter.
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New Study Finds Convergence Across Print Segments Is Delivering Revenue & Profits
Market segment migration, often referred to as convergence, has moved beyond an emerging trend to become a defining characteristic of today’s print industry.
Read MoreMillcraft Paper Acquires Steen Macek Paper Company
The acquisition allows Millcraft to increase its presence in the Midwest.
Read MoreVantage Apparel Adds Premium Basics Brand Lane Seven to Its Product Lineup
The Counselor Top 40 supplier says Lane Seven’s retail-inspired apparel makes it a fit for premium apparel and lifestyle campaigns.
Read MoreHow Made-To-Order Apparel Levels Up Promo Campaigns
Though it comes with plenty of challenges, made-to-order apparel reaps unique benefits to the promo companies able to offer cut-and-sew customization.
Read MoreCONNECT 2026 Sessions Stress It’s Time To Invest & Evolve
During several sessions at CONNECT 2026, the advice was clear: It’s time to invest to evolve or get left behind.
Read MoreHow To Track Sales in Each State With Economic Nexus Reports
The Economic Nexus report shows how much you’ve sold into each state and compares it against that state’s economic-nexus threshold.
Read MoreApparel Print Shop Safety: Protecting Your Shop & Employees
Gary Jones, vice president of environmental, health and safety affairs at PRINTING United Alliance discusses the critical topic of shop safety in the apparel decoration industry.
Read MoreDirect Mail Keywords That Drive Response
In direct mail, design matters. Paper matters. Format matters. But let’s be honest: The words are what ultimately move people to act.
Read MoreESP Data Shows Canadian End-Buyers Sought Classic Product Categories in 2025
An economically challenging year led to distributors searching for tried-and-true items and lower-cost alternatives to retail brands.
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