Sourcing & Supply Chain

Buyers Won’t Settle Forever for Slow Turnaround Times

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Rush orders have declined the last two years, but buyers will fall into old habits once...

Are Suppliers Prepared for the Holiday Selling Season?

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While challenges persist, suppliers are in a better position to meet Q4 demand thanks t...

S&S Activewear Opens New Distribution Center in Ohio

The Top 40 supplier said the 200,000-squar...

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FedEx Cuts Ties With Key Contractor, But Says Deliveries Won’t Be Affected

Still, there remains discontent among at l...

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Canadian Job Market Changes Could Present Promo Opportunities

As workers migrate to different careers, b...

West Coast Port Worker Contract Talks Reportedly Hit a Roadblock

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An alleged dispute over which union will handle equipment maintenance at a Port of Seat...

The Magnet Group Partners With Drinkware Brand Kambukka

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The Top 40 supplier is bringing select offerings from the Belgium-based company to the ...

Compromises Proposed in Contentious Railroad Worker Contract Dispute

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Efforts to establish a new contract for unionized rail workers matter to the promo prod...

USPS Plans Rate Hikes for Holiday Season and 2023

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The anticipated increased charges will make it more expensive for Postal Service custom...

Taiwan Tensions Complicate Biden’s Next Move on China Import Tariffs

To fight inflation, the president has been...

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Sales Strong, But Canadian Distributors’ Concerns Mount Amid Marketplace Turmoil

Promo firms say they have yet to feel a ma...

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Promo Prospecting Watch: Who’s Hiring? Who Needs Help Doing So?

The federal government’s recently released...

Following a Bright Start to 2022, Clouds Gather in UK, European Promo Markets

Business was strong in the first part of t...

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Could UPS Drivers and Warehouse Workers Strike?

Yes, says a Teamsters leader, if a new str...

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Port Congestion Concerns Rise Amid Container Buildup

Logjams of ships and cargo at key ports, l...

  Counselor's 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award: Fred Oesen

The term "industry famous" was made for Fred Oesen. When you think about someone in...

Study: Importers Paid $32 Billion in Tech Product Tariffs

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The Consumer Technology Association is calling on President Joe Biden to nix the Trump-...

SOI 2022: Made in the USA Emerges as the Preferred Choice

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Since the start of the pandemic, distributors have increasingly stated their desire for...

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...

Trucker Strike Poses New Threat to Supply Chains

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Truckers protesting a California law they say hurts their livelihoods have crippled ope...

Infographic: The State of the Canadian Promo Industry

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New ASI data indicates that Canadians’ concerns and challenges are similar to those of ...