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With its trade show space growing by more than a quarter and hundreds of end buyers registered to join their distributor hosts, Promotional Products Professionals of Canada concluded an expanded National Convention (NATCON) in Toronto on Wednesday. The 66th annual event – Canada’s largest promo trade show – facilitated visits to area suppliers, featured an […]

It’s the dawning of a new era at Charles River Apparel (PPAI 111644, Gold), as PPAI 100’s No. 37 supplier has announced that Jason Lipsett has been promoted to president of the company, effective September 12. Jason’s appointment marks three generations of Lipsetts at the helm of the New England-based firm, which his grandfather, Walter Lipsett, […]

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is prepared to initiate an East Coast work stoppage at the ports that would essentially range from the Canadian border down to and including the Gulf Coast. Last week, two days of meetings from the largest longshoremen’s union on the continent ended with a unanimous vote to approve a strike […]

We’ve heard it before: Sustainability is a journey. Realistically, it’s the sort of journey that requires more than just a map. You’re best suited with a GPS system that has tracked every step you’ve taken. That’s why PPAI has partnered with Green Business Benchmark (GBB) to not only provide members with the opportunity to receive […]

Drinkware supplier Tervis (PPAI 110960, Standard-Plus), known for its insulated tumblers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing states that the North Venice, Florida-based company, which doesn’t disclose annual revenue figures, has total assets and liabilities ranging from $10 to $50 million, Business Observer reported. “This difficult business decision was one that we made […]

Smart Source (PPAI 313388, Professional Gold) has announced the acquisition of distributor Kaye-Smith (PPAI 571238, Professional Gold). Based out of Bellevue, Washington – just outside of Seattle – Kaye-Smith will bring a Pacific Northwest presence to Smart Source, which operates out of Palm Beach, Florida. According to Smart Source, the acquisition will bring its annual […]