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For many distributors of print and promotional products, the coronavirus pandemic has been a mixed bag of challenges and opportunities. There have been lost accounts and payroll challenges. But, there has also been time to rethink strategies and expand product offerings..

Thanks to promising news from Pfizer and Moderna regarding the two companies' COVID-19 vaccines, there’s a glimmer of hope that live events like concerts, full-capacity sporting events and trade shows could return sometime soon(ish). This is obviously great news for...

Leaders are human, forced to grieve lost routines, social connections, family structure and a sense of security like the rest of us. On the other hand, they are paid to provide assurances, direction, hope and actionable information. While we don’t know what’s next, we do know leaders are only as good as their employees…

RJ Hagel, manager of global marketing for Goldstar; Tom Davenport, co-founder of Ink Kitchen; and…

I.D. Images LLC, a leading pressure-sensitive label converter with headquarters in Brunswick, Ohio, has acquired Pointil Systems in Portland, Ore. Pointil Systems, founded by Wes Maughan, is a manufacturer of...

Last week, a number of prominent promo industry companies released earnings reports. While some of those companies are faring better than others as they navigate the pandemic, the news overall was encouraging. Here's how a few of these promo businesses performed...

Leaders are human, forced to grieve lost routines, social connections, family structure and a sense of security like the rest of us. On the other hand, they are paid to provide assurances, direction, hope and actionable information. While we don’t know what’s next, we do know leaders are only as good as their employees…

The Shamrock Companies, a top 50 distributor based in Westlake Ohio, has acquired Cincinnati Print Solutions. Since 2005, Cincinnati Print Solutions has concentrated on print and print management. Now, as part of Shamrock’s national organization, the company has dramatically expanded its solutions...

Our first Back to Business Virtual Event, held at the end of summer, was designed specifically to help distributors and suppliers connect and generate business. Based on the feedback from distributors and suppliers who attended the event, it was a no-brainer to do another one…

Phoenix-based Specialized Office Systems has acquired Carlsbad, California-based LOGO Expressions. The transaction was effective on the first business day of November 2020. “We are delighted to announce this acquisition as an expansion of our business in Southern California and, more specifically, the promotional...