The next phase of tariff refunds has been “temporarily delayed” by Customs and Border Protection. The agency told the U.S. Court of International Trade on August 25 that it needs more time to make sure the system can properly process the more compli...

After months of research, strategy and planning, PPAI this week unveiled its new campaign to to elevate the branded merchandise industry with brand-builders and marketers around the world: Merch Moves Us.Following the launch, PPAI leaders held...

Each year or so brings some seemingly inexplicable hit product. We're not talking about your practical, functional item that is in most seasonal catalogs. We're talking a phenomenon that checks some more unusual boxes:These products usually exp...

Support for renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act was a key message during PPAI’s Legislative Education and Action Day in 2025 and 2026, and we have good news to report: Congress is on the verge of approving an extension through ...

The PPAI Greatest Companies To Work For list keeps growing. This year’s superlatives go to 138 companies, up 22 from last year’s list, with 80 returning honorees showing that a strong culture doesn’t happen by accident.The list spans six-person ...

https://player.vimeo.com/video/1210269303?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479%22PPAI members will soon have a new way to manage their membership, company information and preparation for The PPAI Expo.On Sept. 1, the Associ...

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 purs...

UPDATED August 25, 2026Tariffs 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 Whi...

Melissa MaroszekManager of Vendor ManagementiPROMOTEuPPAI 218870, PlatinumWayland, MassachusettsThe winter holidays and colder months create plenty of opportunities for branded merch that keeps recipients warm and your client’s brand top of ...