Merch In The Marketing Mix: Opportunities And Gaps For Distributors

It’s rewarding to get new clients and even more rewarding when those clients stick around for years. You can get into the kind of easy flow and communication that makes work smoother for everyone involved. However, you shouldn’t put those long-time clients on autopilot. They still want fresh ideas and proof that you care about […]

You Name It Specialties (PPAI 102673, Silver), PPAI 100’s No. 58 distributor, has announced the acquisition of Indiana, Pennsylvania-based distributor Red Oak Branded Solutions. This strategic alliance will not only allow the San Antonio-based company to expand its reach to Pennsylvania and beyond but also will provide the Red Oak team with additional resources, a broader […]

S&S Activewear (PPAI 256121, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 2 supplier, has announced the launch of ApparelSoft IQ, a proprietary intelligence layer designed to anticipate customer demand, optimize inventory decisions and improve how the business operates at scale. ApparelSoft IQ has been in production for more than six months, driving out-of-stock levels to the lowest in company history, […]

Most merch reps know the feeling of booking a meeting only for it to get cancelled. It can really throw you off and leave you disheartened when you hear, “Sorry! Something came up.” You’ve put in the prep work to get to know them and their business, and then you’re dealing with a no-show. A […]