News

Shane Brett Appointed as CEO of Stormtech
Brett takes over the role from company founder Blake Annable, who is now chairman.

Numo Manufacturing Welcomes Kate Plummer as Director of Sales
Plummer has almost two decades of sales, marketing and business development experience in the industry.

PPPC Hosts 67th Annual NATCON in Toronto
The event featured supplier tours, two days of exhibits and the highly anticipated PPPC Awards, when Rob Spector of Spector & Co. was inducted into...

Infographic: Looking Ahead in the Canadian Promo Industry
Top challenges this year for Canadian distributors continue to be profit based as economic concerns and tariff woes press downward on end-buyer dem...

Vantage Apparel & Redwood Classics Launch Custom Color Program
The program allows distributors to PMS-match colors on select Canada-made garments, with lower minimums and quicker turnaround than typical.

Sustainability Roundup: Biodegradable Hat Brims & Recycled Footwear
Brands in promo and beyond are pushing innovations in circularity.

Proforma Hosts Over 600 at Annual Convention
The 2025 Convention and Family Reunion theme was “The Sound of Success.”

Redwood Classics Apparel Unveils Co-Brand Series
The new collection is designed to simplify ongoing support among distributors for Canadian garment manufacturing.
Canadian Solutions for Business Welcomes New Leadership
The appointments are part of CSB’s strategy to build its presence in Canada. CSB is part of Counselor Top 40 distributor American Solutions for Bus...
Fully Promoted Canada Hosts National Convention
The three-day event in Quebec City welcomed about 50 attendees for networking and education.
iPROMOTEu Hosts 2025 ‘Forum of Dreams’
The three-day Affiliate Forum held by the Counselor Top 40 distributor included education, networking and an awards ceremony.
Infographic: The Labour Market in Canadian Promo
While employee concerns have generally eased since 2023, distributors in Canada continue to observe their relations with workers and make adjustmen...
PPPC To Induct Rob Spector Into Hall of Fame
The chairman of the board at the Montreal-based supplier will be honored at the PPPC Awards ceremony on Sept. 9.
Talbot Marketing Welcomes Chris McMurray as Sales & Marketing Manager
McMurray has nearly 30 years of experience in the Canadian promo market.
The Legacy Group Names Par One’s Kathy Doyle as Supplier Rep of Year
The industry buying group presented the award at its annual meeting in Chicago.
PromoGroup Welcomes Maxx Rochette as Partner & VP of Strategic Growth
The Montreal-based industry buying group is planning coast-to-coast expansion.
Infographic: Sustainability Matters in Canadian Promo
State of the Industry data from ASI Research highlights demand for environmentally friendly, socially responsible and domestically made products.
Gildan Inks Deal To Purchase Hanesbrands
The Counselor Top 40 supplier in Montreal has agreed to acquire the North Carolina-based firm for $2.2 billion.