BAMKO (PPAI 242148, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 10 distributor, has appointed David Harney as executive vice president of marketing.

This newly created role marks a significant strategic investment in BAMKO’s brand and marketing leadership, to accelerate the company’s sustained growth trajectory and expand its market presence, BAMKO says.

Harney joins BAMKO following a four-year tenure as senior vice president of B2B strategy at Monks.

“Creating this role represents a direct investment in the leadership required to take BAMKO to the next level,” says Jake Himelstein, president of BAMKO. “David brings the exact strategic vision and enterprise experience needed to amplify our brand and build on our business momentum.”

BDA (PPAI 109381, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 7 distributor, has announced Kristin Massoth has been named its new national account director of sports and entertainment licensing.

In her role, she will lead the growth and development of BDA’s license portfolio across professional sports. She previously led BDA’s Major League Baseball team portfolio.

“Kristin’s exceptional leadership of BDA’s Major League Baseball portfolio and her ability to deliver unforgettable client activations make her the perfect fit for this role,” says Steve Avanessian, executive vice president of client services and sports. “The strategic collaborations she leads do more than drive engagement – they create lasting memories and prove that merchandise is a powerful medium for brands.”

SanMar (PPAI 110788, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 1 supplier, has announced its 2026 Fall New Arrivals featuring more than 170 styles across 22 brands.

This season brings the launch of MiiR apparel and bags, the addition of Flexfit headwear and new fleece offerings from District and Port & Co. Also expect new styles from retail brands including The North Face, Carhartt, Nike, Brooks Brothers, TravisMathew, Tommy Bahama and OGIO.

“This partnership with SanMar represents a new chapter of growth for MiiR in how we think about access and reach,” says Bryan Papé, CEO and founder of MiiR. “We’ve spent 15 years building products rooted in intentional design and generosity, from the drinkware people use every day to the apparel and bags launching this summer. Partnering with SanMar elevates what we’ve already been building in the corporate space, bringing our full ecosystem to more businesses through the most trusted name in the industry.”

commonsku (PPAI 552077) has announced “commonsku Presents: 15 Years Ahead,” a free virtual event airing August 19 from 2-4 p.m. ET.

The event marks commonsku’s 15th anniversary and anchors its 15 Years Ahead celebration. The broadcast features two panel discussions on where the industry goes next, recorded in Toronto before a live audience of distributors and industry guests.

In “The Next Era of the Promo Industry,” host Bobby Lehew, chief AI officer at commonsku, sits down with Drew Holmgreen, president and CEO of PPAI; Denise Taschereau, CEO and co-founder of Fairware; Jonathan Isaacson, executive chair of Gemline; and Catherine Graham, CEO and co-founder of commonsku. The conversation digs into a global supply chain in motion, the real impact of AI and automation, and a generation of buyers embracing physical goods as a marketing medium.

In “The Next Era of Marketing”, host Kara Parkinson, senior vice president of marketing at commonsku, is joined by Chris Staresinic, partner at The Brand Entity Group; David Siekanowicz, director of creative strategy at 7 Communications; Maria Acquarola, outside sales director at commonsku; and Mikas Agarwal, chief digital officer at Akran Marketing. The panel brings non-industry marketers together with a supplier and a distributor to unpack how marketers actually think about merch and its role in their mix, and what distributors can do to pitch it more effectively and sell more.

Registration is free and open to the entire industry at commonsku.com/commonskupresents

Vapor Apparel (PPAI 398237, Standard-Base) has announced its exclusive West Coast partnership with P3 Inc. (PPAI 720482, Standard-Plus).

The strategic alliance significantly expands Vapor Apparel’s distribution, fulfillment and decorating capabilities throughout the Western United States while providing distributors with faster turnaround times, regional inventory and enhanced production support.

The partnership will officially debut at the SAAC Expo 2026, held August 10-13 in Long Beach, California, where Vapor Apparel and P3 Inc. will exhibit together under the theme: A New Wave in Performance Apparel.

“This partnership represents an exciting milestone for Vapor Apparel as we continue expanding our national footprint,” says Jackson Burnett, president of Vapor Apparel. “Our mission has always been to provide premium performance apparel that performs exceptionally outdoors while delivering outstanding decoration results. Partnering with P3 allows us to bring those products to customers throughout the West Coast faster than ever before, backed by regional inventory, local decorating expertise and the level of service both of our companies are known for.”

Fred Lewis, CEO and co-founder of P3 Inc., added, “Vapor Apparel has built an outstanding reputation for premium performance apparel and decorator-friendly fabrics. We’re excited to bring those products closer to customers throughout the Western Region, while combining our elite decorating techniques, with the speed, flexibility and production capabilities today’s distributors need.”

Facilisgroup (PPAI 493664) has announced a new integration between Syncore, its 360° Promo Platform, and FAST PLATFORM, a technology platform that connects distributors to a nationwide network of print-on-demand production partners.

The FAST PLATFORM is owned by S&S and is part of its S&S Business Solutions. FAST PLATFORM is also connected to several of Facilisgroup’s top preferred suppliers, including Cutter & Buck, Edwards Garment and Charles River.

Announced live at Facilisgroup’s recent Supplier Showcase event in Chicago, the integration will give distributors a way to fulfill low-minimum and single-unit orders fast without adding operational overhead.

“Clients don’t even ask if you can do a small, fast order anymore – they just expect it,” says Matthew Cromar, chief product officer at Facilisgroup. “This integration will let distributors say ‘yes’ on the spot, without reinventing their fulfillment processes.”

Facilisgroup and FAST PLATFORM will start a pilot program in Q4 of this year, with an anticipated general launch date in 2027.

Proforma (PPAI 196835, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 5 distributor, recently concluded its 2026 Convention & Family Reunion at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. With over 600 distributor owners, supplier partners, sales professionals, support center team members and guests in attendance, this year’s convention was the first to welcome Safeguard attendees as the newest members of Proforma.

“The turnout at this year’s convention is a testament to the strength of the Proforma network,” says Patrick Magyar, vice president of brand experience at Proforma. “We’re proud to continue setting the standard for industry events and creating opportunities to strengthen relationships and drive mutual success.”

A major highlight of the event was the annual awards celebration, which honored dozens of top-performing distributor owners, sales professionals and supplier partners. Additionally, the supplier trade show featured 161 exhibits.

Infinity Product Group, the parent company of Infinity Headwear (PPAI 791471, Standard-Base), continues to support the University of Alabama Student Pantry by donating licensed University of Alabama merchandise to the 2026 Family Weekend Jazz Brunch Silent Auction.

• This marks the fourth consecutive year the company has contributed to the event.
• Over the past four years, the event has raised more than $30,000 through the generosity of corporate partners and local businesses.
• Infinity Product Group’s donation will be featured as part of the silent auction during the 2026 Family Weekend Jazz Brunch on September 27.

“As a licensed partner, we believe our relationship with universities extends beyond creating products for their fans,” says Jeremy Laney, president of Infinity Product Group. “It’s about investing in the communities that make these schools so special, and we’re grateful to play a small role in helping students who need additional support.”