Storm Creek (PPAI 438091, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 33 supplier, has announced the addition of Nikki Ahern-Rea as territory sales manager, strengthening the company’s presence across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Kentucky.

• Ahern-Rea joins Storm Creek with deep industry experience from Vantage Apparel, where she served as regional sales manager for Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky and Western Pennsylvania.
• She will be joining forces with Storm Creek veteran Kari Shipman, who will provide inside support.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Nikki to the Storm Creek family,” says Tom Clouser, director of sales at Storm Creek. “Her proven track record, strong distributor relationships and passion for apparel make her a perfect fit for our team. With Kari’s support, Nikki will hit the ground running in her territory. We’re excited for the energy and industry insight she brings to both our team and our customers.”

Chris and Tiffany McCasland, the husband-and-wife duo behind Maryland-based supplier City Bonfires (PPAI 814515, Standard-Base), will appear on Shark Tank on Wednesday, March 4, at 10 p.m. ET on ABC and stream next day on Hulu.

They will be pitching on behalf of their newest company, The Chair Blanket. The eponymous product combines fleece on one side with a waterproof backing on the other to transform any chair into a warm, dry and comfortable retreat.

“The speed at which The Chair Blanket has grown has been incredible,” says Tiffany, CEO and co-founder of The Chair Blanket. “Families, sports fans and outdoor lovers instantly understand it. Once you use it, you don’t want to sit without it.”

Canadian Solutions for Business (PPAI 822117, Standard-Plus) has announced the launch of French-language experience across its corporate website.

Visitors can now select either English or French upon entering the site, allowing customers and partners to explore services company information and digital content in their preferred official language.

“As we continue to grow nationally, it is important that we reflect all audiences we serve,” says Sarkis Barkanian, director of vendor relations at Canadian Solutions for Business. “Offering our website in French ensures our capabilities are presented with clarity and professionalism to all Canadians.”

Keepsake Products USA (PPAI 634695) has announced the launch of its new Suitcase Box, a 100% FSC-certified corrugated packaging solution.

“Our suitcase boxes are designed to do more than contain a product – they create an experience,” says Andy Griffin, managing partner of Keepsake Products USA. “By combining sustainable materials, structural integrity and complete customization, we’re helping brands deliver packaging that is both responsible and unforgettable.”

commonsku (PPAI 552077) has announced a new integration with ShipStation, a shipping and order fulfillment platform. The integration enables commonsku distributors to send orders directly to ShipStation in just a few clicks, eliminating manual CSV exports and accelerating fulfillment from start to finish.

“Distributors shouldn’t have to choose between accuracy and speed when it comes to fulfillment,” says Mohamed Soliman, senior product manager at commonsku. “This integration with ShipStation removes the manual steps that slow teams down and introduces a seamless, reliable path from order to shipment. It’s exactly the kind of connected workflow our distributors have been asking for.”

With the new integration, commonsku users on Advanced or Enterprise plans can export sales orders or shop checkouts directly to ShipStation with just a few clicks. Every exported order is tagged with a unique commonsku reference, so re-exporting an updated order refreshes the existing ShipStation record rather than creating a duplicate. Bulk export is fully supported, and background processing handles each export automatically, with email notifications confirming success or failure.