The Federal Trade Commission finalized its Made in USA Labeling Rule in 2021. This rule prohibits the use of “Made in the USA” or “Made in America” claims when a product fails to meet the legal made-in-the-USA standard, which mandates that the ...

The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (aka SB 707), a California law passed in late 2024, starts to take effect this year, with required producer registration by July 1. This textile circularity measure is the first-ever extended producer res...

These quick updates were provided to PPAI’s Product Responsibility Action Group during its March meeting by Karolyn Helda, QIMA, and Rick Brenner, Product Safety Advisors:European Union: Toy Safety DirectiveThe European Commission adopted Di...

There’s a difference between being a manager and a coach. While the titles may get used interchangeably in sales, they don’t mean the same thing. A manager focuses on direction and workflow. A coach focuses on skill-building and growth. According to...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is making progress in developing an online claim portal for tariff refund requests, according to a March 12 court filing.The Supreme Court recently deemed that the president did not have authority to impose gl...

You may have a routine to start your workday, like checking email over coffee or reviewing the day’s top priorities. But what about the end of your workday? How you end your day is just as important as how you kick things off. A shutdown ritual or s...

Cintas Corporation (PPAI 303547, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 92 distributor, has announced it will acquire UniFirst, a supplier of uniforms, workwear and safety equipment, for $5.5 billion.Cintas previously made two other offers to acquire UniFi...

Many people looking for branded merch don’t know much about the industry. They come to you looking for ideas and solutions. Other people, though, have strong opinions on everything from the merch itself to the pricing. These interactions can be drai...