What’s Next 2025: Regulatory Shifts Expected To Impact Promo

SanMar (PPAI 110788, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 1 supplier, has announced the creation of a new chief operating officer role and the appointment of Pat Noonan to the position. A 19-year veteran of the Issaquah, Washington-based company, Noonan has served as chief product officer since 2017. His influence has shaped successful brand launches with Mercer+Mettle, as […]

Promotional Product Professionals of Canada has unveiled its new bilingual brand identity, Merch Canada | Promo Canada, at its national convention in Toronto. Consisting of a new name, logo, visual identity and brand strategy, the rebranding marks the 70-year-old association’s next chapter and a renewed commitment to elevate branded merchandise and the member companies behind […]

UPDATED September 16, 2026, with added U.S. duties and bans on selected Canadian imports. Tariffs continue to anchor the Trump administration’s domestic and foreign policy agenda. Since the Supreme Court invalidated the administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in February, the White House has pursued an aggressive, multipronged effort to reconstruct the […]

Not sure how to pronounce Hermès? Don’t worry, Duolingo’s New York Fashion Week collection spells it all out for you. This seven-piece capsule collection was released exclusively for NYFW, the biggest annual fashion event in the United States. The collection was made with the help of up-and-coming designer Megan O’Cain, who was featured in the […]