Acquiring alphabroder made the biggest impact on S&S Activewear (PPAI 256121, Platinum), expanding its product portfolio, deepening brand partnerships and strengthening its national distribution footprint.

The Bolingbrook, Illinois-based company held onto the No. 2 spot for the second year in a row while investing in its commercial transformation to better align with customer needs. These efforts include enhancements to its go-to-market strategy and account support structures.

Operationally, S&S continued investing in technology and automation across its distribution network, while expanding customer-facing tools through S&S Business Solutions to help distributors manage inventory and streamline ordering.

On the sustainability side, S&S improved product-level transparency by providing clearer sustainability data. By implementing Pop Pick automation across several facilities, it reduced packaging waste, enhanced employee safety and improved overall operational efficiency.

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