The State Of Responsibility 2024

There’s something energizing about business travel, whether it’s to The Expo or the upcoming International Leadership Summit. You get to see new places and have new conversations, all while staying connected with what’s happening at the office. As exciting as it is to step outside your regular routine, travel weeks can also pose challenges. Between […]

Silver Spring, Maryland-based distributor Summit Group (PPAI 105050, Silver) has announced the appointment of Kate Nash as vice president of strategic growth. Named one of the 2026 Coolest People In Merch, Nash brings more than 15 years of leadership experience across sales, marketing and business development. Most recently, she led business development at Raining Rose, PPAI […]

Notice-me prints are back and bolder than ever. Minimalism fatigue is one factor driving this demand. “After years of neutral palettes and quiet luxury, consumers, especially Gen Z and Gen Alpha, crave personality and self-expression,” says Cassidy McCullough, product development and marketing coordinator at headwear supplier Infinity Her. “Self-expression lends itself to more maximalist aesthetics, […]

Many of us put off important calls, finding other pressing tasks to do first. This kind of sales call reluctance shows up in people with all different personalities. Some reps like to over-prepare while others may delay making calls because they don’t want conflict. Sales training leader Connie Kadansky says it’s not laziness — it’s […]