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...

https://youtube.com/live/707E3W9xSMQCarbon accounting is step one. Real change is everything that comes after.On March 12 at noon CT, Elizabeth Wimbush, CAS, director of sustainability and responsibility at PPAI, will host a webinar w...

On Sunday, the red carpet rolls out for the final time this season for the 98th Academy Awards. While the Oscars might not be your glass of bubbly, the swag bag is worth a look.This year’s “Everyone’s a Winner” gift bag, reportedly worth over $3...

PPAI’s new mission is clear: to elevate the branded merchandise industry by strengthening our community, advocating for our members and equipping them with the tools to grow and succeed.This year’s #Online18 embodies that mission in action.T...