With keynote speakers and roundtable discussions at PPAI’s North American Leadership Conference hitting on so many topics shaping the branded merchandise industry right now, every conversation felt relevant and thought-provoking to first-time attend...

Due to an ongoing chemical leak emergency in Orange County, California, the Garden Grove facility of Evans Manufacturing (PPAI 110747) remains temporarily evacuated to ensure the safety of employees and visitors, PPAI Media has learned.Evans is...

As a leader, you won’t always have big promotions or pay raises to reward your team. Org charts only go so far, and budgets may limit just how much you can boost salaries. That doesn’t mean you can’t effectively motivate your team members. Oftentime...

The titans of this industry keep performing at a high level. As of late, that certainly hasn't changed. But unlike other rankings, continued sales do not guarantee a branded merch firm will maintain its spot in the PPAI 100. The list is determined b...

It has been over a year since the #BuyCanadian movement emerged in response to President Donald Trump targeting both Canada and Mexico with tariffs.Google Trends data shows that searches for "Made in Canada" in February 2025 reached their highes...

In the 2026 PPAI 100, 25 distributors earned High Marks for Professional Development. In other words, a quarter of the PPAI 100 distributors have committed to encouraging their teams to grow through industry-specific courses and engagement.Scor...

He doesn’t usually drink caffeine, but coming off an 11-hour overnight flight from Tokyo with his family, Jim Hilt does indulge himself with a Diet Coke. Yet he has more than enough discipline to avoid stress calories in his lunch order: a seasonal ...

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.A...

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 leader...