What’s Next 2025: Regulatory Shifts Expected To Impact Promo

The Federal Trade Commission finalized its Made in USA Labeling Rule in 2021. This rule prohibits the use of “Made in the USA” or “Made in America” claims when a product fails to meet the legal made-in-the-USA standard, which mandates that the product is: Companies can be subject to stiff penalties if they use an unqualified “Made […]

The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (aka SB 707), a California law passed in late 2024, starts to take effect this year, with required producer registration by July 1. This textile circularity measure is the first-ever extended producer responsibility measure in the United States that addresses end-of-life services for textiles. The state’s Department of […]

There’s a difference between being a manager and a coach. While the titles may get used interchangeably in sales, they don’t mean the same thing. A manager focuses on direction and workflow. A coach focuses on skill-building and growth. According to a post on the SmartWinnr blog, high-performing teams need both. This is especially true […]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is making progress in developing an online claim portal for tariff refund requests, according to a March 12 court filing. In Thursday’s filing, Brandon Lord, executive director of trade programs in CBP’s Office of Trade, estimated that the review portion of the new system was 80% complete and the mass […]