Gemline (PPAI 113948, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 9 supplier, has added The Chair Blanket by City Bonfires to its assortment of lifestyle and outdoor products.

The Chair Blanket gained national attention following an investment deal on Shark Tank earlier this year.

“The Chair Blanket is an innovative product that perfectly taps into today’s lifestyle trends,” says Saadia Bryant, vice president of product, marketing and design at Gemline. “Its strong consumer recognition, practical functionality and giftable appeal make it an exciting addition to our assortment.”

SanMar (PPAI 110788, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 1 supplier, has announced that Flexfit, considered the originator of stretch-to-fit technology, will join the company’s portfolio of retail brands as a standalone offering for the first time.

“For over three decades, Flexfit has redefined comfort and performance in headwear,” says Paul Park, CEO of Flexfit. “We’re excited to bring our legacy of innovation and craftsmanship to even more customers across the country through our partnership with SanMar. Together, we look forward to delivering premium headwear that gives brands, businesses and individuals the confidence of exceptional fit, comfort and quality.”

As part of this deal, SanMar will offer eight premium caps from the brand, including stretch fit and adjustable styles like Flexfit 110 and Flexfit Delta.

“We have partnered with Flexfit for over 20 years offering styles in our private label brands that were first launched with Port Authority in 2006,” says Shelley Renning, vice president of merchandising at SanMar. “We will continue to offer these styles that have been a core part of our headwear offering while expanding to Flexfit branded options that provide our customers more of the performance and quality they know and trust.”

Edwards Garment (PPAI 198530, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 34 supplier, has announced the appointment of Brian Titus as national director, promo channel.

Titus joins Edwards with more than 25 years of experience in the branded merchandise industry, working in the activewear space with alphabroder and S&S.

“Brian is an outstanding addition to the Edwards team,” says Chip Danby, vice president of sales at Edwards. “He brings years of experience in the promotional products industry, along with deep strategic expertise and a reputation built on strong, trusted relationships. His industry knowledge and leadership will strengthen our promotional products growth and accelerate our continued investment in the channel.”

John Cudahy, MAS, has announced that he has joined Momentec Brands (PPAI 187246, Silver) as director of promotional product sales.

Last week, Cudahy announced he was stepping down as executive director of Specialty Advertising Association Of Greater New York. He held the position for four years and dedicated his time to the regional association for more than two decades.

“Leading this organization has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career,” Cudahy said. “Having been involved with SAAGNY for more than 20 years, the opportunity to give back to an association that has played such an important role in my professional journey has been both humbling and deeply rewarding.”

Cudahy was elemental in brining Promotions East, SAAGNY’s signature trade show, back to Manhattan in 2026. The regional association has yet to make an announcement about his replacement.