Saving Money, Expanding Choices With Flatbed Printing

When COVID nixed graduation ceremonies in 2020, many K-12 and university in-plants saw a big demand for yard signs. At Chesterfield County Public Schools (Chesterfield, Virginia), 75% of those signs were sent outside…

Be a Student of the Game to Drive Long-Term Success

Game, what game? This is serious stuff and not some kid’s game. You’re right, it is serious. Your employees, customers, suppliers, and shareholders are all counting on you and your team to get it right. Being a student of the game is crucial for business leaders, as it fosters continuous learning, adaptability, and strategic thinking.…

Smart Source LLC Acquires Kaye-Smith Enterprises

Smart Source LLC, a print services provider and distributor based in Palm Beach, FL, announced that it has acquired the assets to Kaye-Smith Enterprises, another print services provider and distributor base in Bellevue, WA.

USTR Again Delays Final Determination on Proposed Tariff Hikes

The Office of the United States Trade Representative has again put on hold a planned initiative from President Joe Biden’s administration that calls for increasing import tariffs on about $18 billion worth of products imported from China, including materials like steel that can potentially impact the promotional products industry. Announced this spring, the tariffs were…

Overture Promotions Makes First Acquisition in Europe

Counselor Top 40 distributor Overture Promotions (asi/288473) has acquired Brandon, a promotional products distributor headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, that also has an office in Shanghai. Financial terms of the deal were not released, but executives noted that through the move the companies have formed Overture Marketing Group, an international promo business that has plans for more acquisitions…