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Genumark Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
The annual business awards program from Deloitte Canada recognizes private firms based on core business principles. This is the Top 40 distributor’...
Koozie Group Pen Goes Viral on TikTok
A TikTok user shared a story about the “best pen she’s ever used,” and now the Top 40 supplier is managing demand and educating potential customers...
Distributors Optimistic Even as Industry Sales Decline in Q1
Promo industry sales dropped nearly 1%, but it's hoped that an increase in business late in the quarter will carry throughout the rest of 2024.
Matthew Cromar Named Facilisgroup’s Chief Product Officer
His charge is to advance the promo software provider’s technology solutions.
Dave Saracino Named to SVP Role at iPROMOTEu
Saracino, the 2016 recipient of Counselor’s Lifetime Achievement Award, brings more than 35 years of experience to the Top 40 firm.
Gildan’s Sales & Earnings Decline in Q1 as Proxy Fight Continues
The Top 40 supplier spent about $20 million on expenses tied to the corporate dust-up and the possible sale of the business, which contributed to t...
ASI Acquires Promo-Focused Events and Media Portfolio From PRINTING United Alliance
The deal also includes a new strategic partnership that delivers more events, expert education, resources and opportunities to ASI suppliers, distr...
Debco Hires Michelle Edwards to National Sales Team
The industry veteran has more than 20 years of experience in sales and business development.
Genumark Appoints Alexis Bernard as Senior Director of Business Development
The strategic hiring is the latest in the Toronto-based Top 40 distributor’s expansion into the U.S. market.
Five Gildan Directors Departing Board Amid Corporate Battle
The Top 40 supplier also indicated there would be no official update on the potential sale of the publicly traded company prior to the May 28 annua...
PCNA Launches New ProudPath Website Experience
The Top 40 supplier said that more than a quarter of its sales come from the sustainability- and social responsibility-focused platform.
HPG Goes CarbonNeutral, Launches Goods2Know Collection
The Top 40 supplier shared its ESG plan and progress in an inaugural sustainability report, released to coincide with Earth Day.
Promo for the Planet Turns 2
ASI Media’s award-winning sustainability resource hub is celebrating its second anniversary.
Founders of BCG Creations Announce Retirement
Bill and Sharon Miller, the Canadian husband-and-wife team, spent more than 40 years in the industry. Their company was acquired by Top 40 supplier...
PCNA Launches Loyalty & Rewards Program
Members of PCNA+ will receive escalating rewards, including special pricing and discounts as well as self-promo offers and themed sample boxes.
iPROMOTEu Announces DunkFest 2024 Winners
Mickey Mann of Image Packaging had the winning bracket, correctly selecting three of the Final Four teams in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Amid Corporate Fight, Gildan CEO Outlines Strategic Priorities
Activist investors have criticized the plan. The Top 40 firm also released preliminary first-quarter sales results.
Congestion Increases at Port of Vancouver
A surge of imports plus a dearth of railcars to move product have resulted in disruption. It could get worse in the coming weeks.