2026 PPAI 100 Insights: Tracking Growth Across The Branded Merch Industry

In May, the Association announced the 100 suppliers and 100 distributors that made the cut for the 2026 PPAI 100.

Of course, the PPAI 100 is more than an annual ranking. It’s a practical benchmark that helps branded merchandise companies track progress and learn from the industry’s top performers.

In this issue, PPAI Magazine is benchmarking growth within the industry. The following sections break down performance by branded merch companies and include the insights and perspectives of business leaders and decision-makers at firms that have participated in the survey.

• The State of Growth 2026, including benchmarking data on the business fundamentals of suppliers and distributors of all sizes, is now available to Professional-tier members via the Association’s Premium Research.