According to the Canadian Sales Volume Study, the branded merchandise market reached $2.03 billion CAD in distributor sales in 2025, which translates to approximately $1.46 billion USD.This study, a collaboration with Promotional Products Profe...

Every time I attend one of our event activations, I find myself watching the line.Not the activation itself. The line. People willingly queue up for something they could probably buy online in two clicks. Why?Because they aren't waiting for ...

Echoing last month’s eleventh-hour announcement of new Section 301 tariffs, President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on a planned 50% tariff on Canadian imports, giving U.S. and Canadian negotiators a narrow window to finish a last-minute ...

The 2025 Canadian Branded Merchandise Distributor Sales Volume Report estimates Canada’s distributor market at $2.03 billion CAD, or approximately $1.46 billion USD.With broader market coverage, improved data quality and continued refinement of ...

Gildan Activewear (PPAI 250187, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 5 supplier, is suing two longtime Haitian sewing contractors, alleging that repeated production disruptions and contract violations justified its decision to end the business relationshi...

There was a time when winning a big branded merchandise program meant rounding up a team of specialists.One supplier for apparel.Another for displays.A different vendor for bags.Someone else for fulfillment.Another for warehousi...

Although nearly 41,000 baseball fans packed Rate Field last Tuesday to watch the Chicago White Sox lose to the Cincinnati Reds, at least the attendees didn’t go home empty handed.They received team-branded, papal-style hats in honor of Pope Leo ...

If you’ve ever stared at your phone a few extra seconds before a sales call, you’re not alone. Fear of rejection and quota pressure can rattle even seasoned reps. The good news is you can take some of the nerves out of the equation — you just need t...

When you need something done, you may find yourself thinking, “I’ll just do it myself.” Whether it’s approving virtual proofs or answering client emails after hours, carrying every responsibility can lead to unnecessary stress and eventually burnout...