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SRG Decarbonization Project Will Reduce Scope 1 Emissions Over 40% by 2027
The Counselor Top 40 supplier shared a case study on installing hybrid heat pumps at its Markham, ON, facility in its recently released 2024 Impact...
Sales Compensation Survey: The Latest Trends in Rep Commission and Benefits
Slow industry sales and a reversal in the labor market have spurred a surprising resurgence in commission. Our annual survey also looks at sales re...
Gildan Reports 2.3% Sales Growth in Q1 2025, Driven by Activewear Performance
Despite marketplace headwinds, the Counselor Top 40 supplier predicts that it will increase sales over the whole of the year as well.
3M/Promotional Markets Reports Sales Drop in Q1 2025
Still, the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s revenue decline was not as steep as the industry average for the quarter.
Denise Taschereau Becomes Sole Owner of Fairware; Sarah White Retires
Now in its 20th year, the Vancouver, BC-based B Corp distributor has built a reputation for providing ethically sourced, sustainable merch solutions.
New Report Studies the Global Incentive Marketing Market
The Incentive Marketing Association just released Incentive & Recognition Insights 2025, synthesizing data from more than 600 industry executives.
‘Made in Canada’ ESP Searches Surge as Trade Uncertainty Continues
New data from ASI Research indicates that, while classic categories once again took the top search spots in Q1, Canadian distributors also expresse...
Proforma Restructures Brand Department, Promotes Team Members
The Counselor Top 40 distributor said the move was to fuel growth and improve the experience of distributor-owners.
Orbus Recycles Nearly 70% of Waste in 2024
The event signage supplier said it also recently introduced a new 100% PVC-free banner stand as part of its sustainability efforts.
Trump & Bessent Signal Potential Reduction in China Tariffs
The White House is reportedly considering reducing the 145% rate in additional tariffs it has placed on China-made imports in 2025 – a potential bo...
The Next 5 Years: How Promo Companies Can Thrive in the 2020s
So much has happened in the 2020s. No matter what comes next, here's how promo companies can be successful.
ASI Promo for the Planet Gets a Refresh
On its third birthday, our hub for sustainability news and education is debuting some new and exciting changes.
Overture Plants 200,000 Trees in Partnership With Ecologi
The milestone doubles the distributor’s positive impact since the firm last year announced that it had reached 100,000 trees planted.
Fully Promoted Hosts Annual Convention During ASI Fort Worth
The three-day event, which celebrated the Counselor Top 40 distributor’s 25th year in business, included sessions with senior leadership, networkin...
S&S Activewear Appoints Three New Senior Vice Presidents
The Counselor Top 40 supplier has tapped executive talent to lead on sales, merchandising and strategy/operations.
Q1 Industry Sales Drop Amid Tariff Concerns, Trade War Uncertainty
Findings from ASI Research show distributor sales declined by 3.6% and industry confidence plummeted, though there were success stories and surging...
U.S. Will Charge Chinese Shipping Companies & China-Made Ships Fees for Port Calls
Federal trade authorities say the fees are necessary to address supply chain threats and rekindle the domestic shipbuilding industry, but critics s...
Gemline Donates Over $525,000 in 2024
That was just one of many highlights in the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s fifth annual corporate social responsibility report.