2024 was the season for ill-fitting pants, mismatched uniforms and smaller numbers, but the league and its apparel suppliers are trying to make good.
Read MoreMLB Will Officially Fix Its Uniform Problems
Hanes Finalizes Sale of Champion to Authentic Brands Group
Counselor Top 40 supplier Gildan will be carrying Champion in the promo market, according to ABG.
Read MoreWise Acquires Continuous and Unit Set Forms Assets of Victor Printing
Wise has acquired the continuous and unit-set business form assets of Victor. It’s Wise’s third acquisition in just over six months.
Read MoreThe Power of an Online Ordering System in Print and Marketing for Franchisees
By utilizing an online ordering system, franchisees are no longer bogged down by managing numerous vendors.
Read MoreEast/Gulf Coast Port Workers Strike, Disrupting Supply Lines
Promo suppliers have prepared and say a short-lived stoppage shouldn’t cause significant impacts, but a prolonged strike threatens inventory levels and could spur product price hikes.
Read MoreHow Inkjet and Automation are Shaping the Future of the Government Publishing Office
This article originally appeared in Printing Impressions. Asked why the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) places such a high priority on innovation, Greg Estep gets right to the point. “If you don’t innovate, you won’t be relevant,” Estep, managing director of plant operations at the 163-year-old agency, the federal government’s official printer and publisher, says. “You can’t use the same solutions you used years ago when people were available.” GPO has suffered the same labor shortages as the rest of the printing industry, but has used them as a catalyst…
Read MoreCalifornia Beefs Up Sustainability Requirements
The state has passed legislation requiring manufacturers to address textile waste, closing a loophole on its decade-old plastic bag ban and initiating greenhouse gas emissions reporting by large companies.
Read MoreWhy Pet Promos Should Be Your Clients’ Go-To Holiday Gifts
‘Tis the season for Swag-Wag Pets by Caro-Line! The holidays will be here before you know it, making now the perfect time to start planning your sales presentations for your clients’ end-of-year gifts and promotional activities. Pet promotions deserve a spot at the top of your list — and you won’t need to check it…
Read MoreTim Nale Named Chief Brand Officer at Proforma
Tim Nale is back in the promo game. The experienced executive, whose background includes technology leadership roles, has entered the C-suite at Counselor Top 40 distributor Proforma (asi/300094), taking the position of chief brand officer. His charge? Collaborate closely with Chief Marketing Officer Charity Gibson to engineer marketing solutions fueled by powerful tech. Nale’s appointment also teases big things…
Read More4 Big Challenges With Embroidery – And How To Handle Them
Apparel decorators and distributors are always on the hunt for ways to stand out and become the ultimate one-stop shop. If you’re looking to diversify into embroidery – or just want to understand how best to communicate with your contract decorator – it’s worth understanding the intricacies of this age-old craft. Embroidery may seem like…
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