2024 U.S. Distributor Sales Volume

Branded merchandise has its first major splash deal of 2026, as Proforma (PPAI 196835, Platinum) has reached an agreement to acquire Safeguard Business Systems, the promotional products arm of Deluxe (PPAI 187418, Platinum). The deal is expected to add roughly $180 million in annual revenue to Proforma’s bottom line, according to the principles announcing the sale, […]

UPDATE FEB. 10: An Executive Order signed Feb. 6 eliminates the additional 25% tariff imposed as a penalty for India’s purchases of Russian oil, as of 12:01 a.m. Eastern on Feb. 7. Importers may be eligible for refunds of duties already paid. Nearly a year after President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to negotiate […]

Find more on this week’s stories: This edition of PPAI Media playback+ is brought to you by LEAD, the Association’s flagship advocacy event in Washington, D.C., set for April 20-21. Applications to tell the industry’s story on Capitol Hill are now open, and your support goes a long way in shaping the legislative future of promotional products. Visit PPAI.org/events to […]

Ever notice how you can ask clearly and explain carefully but still not get the result you expected? You might immediately assume people are distracted or just not trying. Sometimes, you’re the reason people don’t do what you want. Other times, it’s something totally different. Before you jump to conclusions, it’s worth slowing down and […]