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Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing & Selling Millions in Masters Merch & Memorabilia
Richard Brendan Globensky used his former position as a warehouse worker at Augusta National Golf Club to steal highly coveted swag and memorabilia, including champions jackets and tickets from the...
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End-Buyer Research: Retail
ASI’s exclusive research reveals client buying habits in eight markets and across multiple demographics.
Biden Increases China Import Tariffs on Steel & More, Keeps Trump-Era Levies
Promotional products executives noted that the increases could affect product costs, sourcing practices and shipping prices, but emphasized the industry would adapt.
Barker Specialty Acquires Wolfepromo, Projects $30M in 2024 Revenue
The deal involves two Connecticut-based promotional products distributors.
Gemline Reincorporates as Public Benefit Corporation
The change means that the Top 40 supplier’s board is required to consider the company’s social and environmental mission as well as fiduciary responsibilities.
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Researchers Develop 3D Printing Process Using Scrap Wood
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Under Armour Releases Spandex Alternative NEOLAST
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Minor League Baseball Teams’ Branding Collaboration With Indie Rock Bands Is a Win for Both
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Promo Products Pros Advocate for the Industry in Washington, D.C.
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SnugZ USA Offers Customizable Slides Featured on ‘Shark Tank’
HYPD Slydr Pro shoes feature hook-and-loop straps, allowing the wearer to easily change up designs.
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This Week’s New Suppliers: Maximize Brand Awareness
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Stran Delays Reporting Financials Amid Auditor Trouble
Federal authorities have banned the firm the Top 40 company uses from auditing publicly traded businesses, prompting the earnings postponement. The distributor says its financials are in good stand...
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Proforma Key Solutions Acquires Breeze Promotions
The affiliate of Top 40 distributor Proforma is eyeing potential additional acquisitions in the coming year.
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Hirsch Names Brittany Frase Vice President of Sales
Frase has over a decade of promo industry experience and has helped propel growth in her years with the Houston-based supplier.
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Orbus Acquires CRĒO Industrial Arts
The Illinois supplier is bolstering its manufacturing capabilities through further investment.
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Cap America Hires Carter Newman to National Sales Manager Role
The Top 40 firm said Newman will be spearheading growth efforts in its sporting goods division.
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L’Oréal Now Calculating Environmental Impact of Promotional Materials
The beauty company is using EcoDesignCloud, a tool that assesses the lifecycle of products, to help it create more ecologically designed luxury displays and gifts-with-purchase.
Sustainability
Decorating Roundup: Stratasys Encourages Upcycling With 3D Printing for Apparel
Plus, Corium launches live leather-stamping events and Ninja Transfers offers custom patches.
Sustainability
SnugZ USA Releases Its First ESG Report
The Top 40 supplier said 2023 served as a baseline year to gather essential data on its environmental footprint and social responsibility initiatives.
Decorating Roundup: Stahls’ Now Offers Contract Decorating Services
Plus, Penn Emblem received an innovation award, and Vastex released an adjustable dryer exhaust.
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Send Us Your Products for June Showcases
Featured items will receive free editorial exposure on ASICentral.com.
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Promotions Planner: Sun & Fun
Start presenting ideas to clients for campaigns centered on August observances.
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Sauce Packet Proposals & Baja Blast Champagne Flutes: Inside Taco Bell-Branded Weddings
These types of experiential events are on the rise, and they’re augmented with creative branded merchandise.
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Pacsun Heads Off to the Races With Formula 1 Merch
The beachy teen retailer looked to the sport – which is exploding in popularity with Gen Z – for its latest merch collaboration.
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