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Aviator Sunglasses Get ‘Top Gun’ Boost
Aviator Sunglasses Get ‘Top Gun’ Boost
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The iconic shades are seeing a resurgence after the reboot of the classic ’80s film. Th...

This Week’s New Suppliers: Bigger is Better
This Week’s New Suppliers: Bigger is Better
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Discover creative products from new ASI suppliers.

How to Cash in With Name Badges

Badges are a profitable, easy way to incre...


Sustainable Workwear: 3 Major Markets to Target

Did you know that  ESP searches for...


Back-to-School Honor List: The Top 10 Apparel Styles to Sell

Nothing says "back-to-school" quite like...

Layered Fall Fashion: What to Wear When You Pair
Layered Fall Fashion: What to Wear When You Pair
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The promo apparel industry shouldn't be confined to a "one and done" purchase...

The Life Cycle of a T-Shirt: Why Premium Blank Apparel is the Best Value
The Life Cycle of a T-Shirt: Why Premium Blank Apparel is the Best Value
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Have you ever wondered what allows premium blank apparel to deliver the best...

How To Get Products Fast With ZIP-IT® Next Day Services
How To Get Products Fast With ZIP-IT® Next Day Services
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Manufacturing delays and supply chain issues are causing mayhem for distributors...

Should Promo Join BeReal – the ‘Anti-Instagram’?
Should Promo Join BeReal – the ‘Anti-Instagram’?
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The latest social media craze promises low-stakes, authentic photo sharing. Its growing...

YouTube, Spotify Broaden Shopping Features

Social commerce has been slowly but steadi...


A Deep Dive Into Aquarium Gift Shop Promos

At the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, I s...


This Week’s New Suppliers: Summer Staples

Discover creative products from new ASI su...

Would You Wear a Dress Made of Cocoa Bean Husks?

Whether it’s sneakers made of apple leathe...


5 Things Promo Can Learn From High-End Fashion

Many consumers will pay top dollar for the...


How to Decorate Hard Goods with Pressure-Sensitive Emblems and Patches

Chances are you've been asked to...

State of the Industry 2022
State of the Industry 2022
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Even as the promo industry confronts a host of difficult challenges, our exclusive repo...

SOI 2022: Something’s Always Wrong: Why Order Errors & Delays Are So Prevalent
SOI 2022: Something’s Always Wrong: Why Order Errors & Delays Are So Prevalent
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Restless distributors and handcuffed suppliers are dealing with the fallout of orders t...

SOI 2022: Top Products Turn Back the Clock
SOI 2022: Top Products Turn Back the Clock
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Old favorites came back strong while the darling of 2020 predictably plummeted.

SOI 2022: Companies Cope With Tight Labor Market
SOI 2022: Companies Cope With Tight Labor Market
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Suppliers and distributors are paying more to find good employees, but the situation is...

SOI 2022: Ups and Downs for Top Markets
SOI 2022: Ups and Downs for Top Markets
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The wild swings that came with the pandemic have led to some predictable reversals – bu...

SOI 2022: ‘It Feels Like Everybody Is Buying’
SOI 2022: ‘It Feels Like Everybody Is Buying’
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Good news: clients are very eager to spend. But distributors have to navigate a wealth ...