Shifting Expectations: Inside the PPAI 100 Distributor Mindset

Cost and speed dominate buyer priorities, with innovation, compliance and country of origin emerging as differentiators. Price pressure is intensifying for most distributors, leaving little room to pass along rising expenses. View and download the full report, based on a survey of PPAI 100 distributors, to learn more about these and other trends in the […]

Suppliers are navigating a value-driven market where affordability rules. However, opportunities still exist for firms that can position premium or differentiated products as worth the spend. Innovation, compliance and country of origin are emerging as key differentiators. View and download the full report, based on a survey of PPAI 100 suppliers, to learn more about […]

The promotional products industry grew by just 0.7% this summer, up slightly from 0.37% in the previous cycle. Flash surveys of PPAI 100 suppliers and distributors in September 2025 show that revenue growth remains a challenge, with margins squeezed by inflation at 2.9% and persistent tariff uncertainty, as well as rising procurement costs and cautious […]

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