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A California-based medical uniform supplier has come under fire for allegedly violating the False Claims Act by underpaying customs duties owed on imported apparel.  The United States filed a complaint last month against Barco Uniforms, as well as Kenny Chan, David Chan and companies they own and operate that supply Barco with apparel manufactured overseas. […]

With keynote speakers and roundtable discussions at PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference this week hitting on so many topics shaping the promotional products industry right now, every conversation felt relevant and thought-provoking to first-time attendee Todd Wallace, MAS. One of his biggest takeaways was the critical role of communication between PPAI and the members of […]

The Association has announced this year’s recipient of the 2025 PPAI Woman of Achievement Award: Vera Muzzillo, CAS, CEO of Proforma, PPAI 100’s No. 3 distributor. For 15 years, PPAI has awarded women who’ve spurred the industry forward. Their outstanding leadership, dedication and talent have impressed peers, empowered other women and energized entire communities. Muzzillo […]

After participating in PPAI’s Legislative Education and Action Day last month, Ray Chang, account executive at business services provider Angeles Fulfillment Services, returned home from Washington, D.C., to discover how tariffs have directly impacted his business. Chang says the firm recently landed a contract to perform a kitting job – filling backpacks with school supplies […]

No one can fully predict the future, but we’re all going to face it just the same. PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference was curated to prepare the promotional products industry for tomorrow. Held at Chicago’s Sofitel Magnificent Mile this week, NALC combined executive networking with content to create insights for navigating some of the most […]

As promo’s most influential figures converged on Chicago for PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference this week, the same topic loomed over them that had been affecting their business or their future plans for months now: foreign trade. Those attending NALC had the opportunity to hear about the status of foreign trade from a partner at […]