People usually don’t miss deadlines because they forgot to check the calendar. It’s usually because of something else, like not being clear on expectations or not feeling comfortable to say they’re stuck.A post on the UpRaise blog says that in o...

Many imported consumer products now require eFiling at the time of entry – specifically, those that must provide a General Certificate of Conformity or Children’s Product Certificate to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission...

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...

Lessons can show up in all kinds of moments. It could be an order that arrived later than expected or a client who changed direction in the middle of a project. It’s important not to let those lessons disappear when the project is over. When you doc...

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...