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In 2019, House of Chingasos started as a small venture. Today, this print-on-demand e-commerce brand, founded by Carlos Ugalde, has grown into a multi-million-dollar business, recently surpassing $3 million in revenue. The brand’s rise exemplifies how a strategic blend of digital marketing, customer engagement and cultural relevance can transform a side hustle into a thriving […]

At the time of S&S Activewear’s acquisition of alphabroder – made official last week – both companies ranked in the top five of PPAI 100 suppliers. Based on alphabroder’s 2023 reported revenue, the merger could put S&S Activewear’s revenue this year over $4 billion, which would challenge SanMar as the industry’s largest supplier. By just […]

The promotional products industry and beyond can rest easier ahead of the holiday shopping season, as the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has ended its massive strike after three days, reopening ports along the East and Gulf coasts. On Thursday, the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), which represents the ports, reached a tentative […]

S&S Activewear (PPAI 256121, Platinum) – the No. 5 supplier in the PPAI 100 – has announced the completion of its acquisition of alphabroder (PPAI 156993, Platinum) – the No. 2 supplier in the PPAI 100. S&S Activewear CEO Frank Myers will continue to lead the combined company, with support from alphabroder CEO Dan Pantano through the integration process. For now, S&S […]