PPAI MEDIA RELEASEIRVING, TX — (Sept. 8, 2026) — Branded merchandise connects brands and people every day, but its impact extends well beyond the products consumers wear, use, receive or purchase. A landmark study commissioned by Promotional...

For years, U.S. distributor sales numbers have been used as de facto benchmarks for the size of the branded merchandise industry, but those figures don't tell the whole story. The impact of branded merch doesn't stop with a consumer receiving a prod...

For the first time, the global economic impact of the branded merchandise industry has been measured across its complete value chain, from manufacturing and decoration to distribution, retail, e-commerce and brand activation.This report examines...

The branded merchandise industry contributes to the U.S. economy through an interconnected value chain spanning design, manufacturing, customization, sourcing and distribution.This report measures the economic footprint of the U.S. branded merch...

The branded merchandise industry contributes to Canada’s economy through an interconnected value chain spanning design, manufacturing, customization, sourcing and distribution.This report measures the economic footprint of Canada’s branded merch...

The branded merchandise industry contributes to Mexico’s economy through an interconnected value chain spanning design, manufacturing, customization, sourcing and distribution.This report measures the economic footprint of Mexico’s branded merch...

The branded merchandise industry contributes to China’s economy through an interconnected value chain spanning design, manufacturing, customization, sourcing and distribution.This report measures the economic footprint of China’s branded merchan...

The branded merchandise industry contributes to U.K. and Ireland’s economy through an interconnected value chain spanning design, manufacturing, customization, sourcing and distribution.This report measures the economic footprint of U.K. and Ire...

The branded merchandise industry contributes to Australia and New Zealand’s economy through an interconnected value chain spanning design, manufacturing, customization, sourcing and distribution.This report measures the economic footprint of Aus...