Convergence Corner: Finding Something for Everyone in the Trucking Industry

Executive Print & Promo has a long history in print. The St. Louis, Missouri-based distributor has been in the print world for nearly 60 years, and added promo a little more than halfway into its history. In that time, its staff, like Stacey Wilks, who serves as the lead of customer relations, has excelled at…

How One Printer Tackled the Olympics, PFW, and an Election … All at the Same Time

In the world of commercial printing, last-minute high demand is something that can break a company. But Groupe Prenant just took gold in tackling not only the demands for the Olympics, but also Fashion Week, an unexpected election cycle, and regular clients — all while printing Christmas catalogues. It does sounds like fiction, so I…

4imprint Sees Sales Growth in First Half of Year

4imprint, the largest distributor in the North American promotional products industry, reported last week that total global sales increased 5% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same two quarters last year.

Harris-Walz Merch Makes Splash at Intro Rally in Philly

In a line that wrapped around the block, vendors capitalized on the crowd Vice President Kamala Harris drew to The Liacouras Center at Temple University on Tuesday, Aug. 6. They were stocked with mementos showing support for the Democratic presidential hopeful at her campaign’s first rally with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the freshly appointed vice-presidential…

Can Drinkware’s Run of Popularity Continue?

Given that it’s been the hottest product category of the past decade, you may think we need to finally put a lid on this drinkware talk. But the market for cups, mugs and tumblers continued to soar in 2023 as consumers prioritize healthy habits and sustainability. Drinkware market share has grown five of the last…