HALO (PPAI 106462, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 3 distributor, has announced the acquisitions of Leslie Jordan, the Portland, Oregon-based custom performance apparel and accessories specialist, and St. Louis-based distributor T&P Incentives (PPAI 1...

PPAI 100 suppliers enter 2027 expecting continued growth while navigating higher costs, trade uncertainty and evolving distributor expectations. The report examines sourcing and inventory plans, demand for greater speed and flexibility, expanding se...

PPAI 100 distributors enter 2027 with strong growth expectations as end-buyer budgets remain generally stable. The report examines how value, measurable outcomes and supplier support are influencing purchasing decisions, while exploring opportunitie...

PPAI 100 supplier sales grew approximately 2.1% during July and August, but momentum moderated as revenue growth cooled, order activity became more uneven and cost pressures remained widespread. The latest report also examines supplier expectations ...

PPAI 100 distributor sales grew approximately 2.8% during July and August, but momentum moderated as order activity, costs and margins increasingly diverged by company size. The latest report also examines distributor expectations for end-buyer budg...

Kicking off The PPAI Expo 2026, PPAI President and CEO Drew Holmgreen, CAS, unveiled the organization’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, a five-year framework designed to sharpen the industry’s positioning, strengthen its sense of community and equip membe...

Before addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly last month, United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham walked through Central Park in New York City for a prior commitment.He connected with Josh Turner, founder of Stand4 Socks (PPAI 90...

Nothing matches The PPAI Expo – the largest and longest-running trade show in the branded merchandise industry – for a first look at the products, suppliers and trends poised to define the year ahead.Each January, the show floor of the Mandalay ...