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Shane Brett Appointed as CEO of Stormtech
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
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
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
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
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
Sustainability Roundup: Biodegradable Hat Brims & Recycled Footwear

Brands in promo and beyond are pushing innovations in circularity.

Proforma Hosts Over 600 at Annual Convention
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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.