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Tuesday, October 20, 20262 stories
Promo distributor sales rise 3.4% in Q3 as tariffs and fuel costs weigh
ASI's quarterly survey shows a fifth straight quarter of growth, led by the biggest distributors, while the smallest shops lost ground.
Gildan hit with investor class action over alleged channel stuffing
A proposed class action in New York federal court builds on a June short-seller report claiming the blank-apparel giant pulled sales forward.
Monday, October 19, 20261 story
Squishy toys and 'dumplings' lead fastest-growing promo searches in Q3
ASI Research data show viral fidget products, hacky sacks and cold-weather items surging on ESP, while interest in Stanley tumblers cooled.
Friday, October 16, 20261 story
California's textile EPR program is underway: who must register
SB 707 duties fall first on U.S. brand owners, then importers, then sellers; registration costs $1,000 a year and late filers can still sign up.
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Wednesday, October 14, 20261 story
HALO adds Portland and St. Louis distributors in a two-deal expansion
Event-apparel specialist Leslie Jordan and incentives firm T&P Incentives will keep their names, staff and offices under HALO.