It’s rewarding to get new clients and even more rewarding when those clients stick around for years. You can get into the kind of easy flow and communication that makes work smoother for everyone involved. However, you shouldn’t put those long-time ...

You Name It Specialties (PPAI 102673, Silver), PPAI 100’s No. 58 distributor, has announced the acquisition of Indiana, Pennsylvania-based distributor Red Oak Branded Solutions.This strategic alliance will not only allow the San Antonio-based co...

S&S Activewear (PPAI 256121, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 2 supplier, has announced the launch of ApparelSoft IQ, a proprietary intelligence layer designed to anticipate customer demand, optimize inventory decisions and improve how the bu...

Most merch reps know the feeling of booking a meeting only for it to get cancelled. It can really throw you off and leave you disheartened when you hear, “Sorry! Something came up.” You’ve put in the prep work to get to know them and their business,...

Following the success of PPAI's North American Leadership Conference, the Association has opened registration for the rest of its events this year.PPAI got the ball rolling at NALC in San Diego with a glitzy executive networking event and exclu...

Almost immediately after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February that President Donald Trump didn’t have the authority to impose global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the president ordered a temporary,...

When it comes to building a strong prospect list, you don’t necessarily need a big budget. You just need a willingness to think creatively. The best merch experts know how to spot signals and connect the dots. They can take ordinary information and ...

Leadership rarely allows time to slow down. But this week in San Diego, senior executives from across the branded merchandise industry are doing exactly that – stepping away from day‑to‑day execution to focus on long‑term direction, shared challenge...

From AI-powered workflows to smarter e-commerce tools, technology is rapidly transforming how branded merchandise companies operate, serve customers and stay competitive. These innovations aren’t only improving efficiency but also opening new doors ...