The third annual PromoStandards Tech Summit wrapped last week, and the PromoStandards People of the Year Awards were handed out during the event at The Wyndham Grand Clearwater in Clearwater Beach, Florida.The summit featured keynote presentatio...

Sales coaching can create some major wins for your team. Research shows that the practice can lead to an 88% increase in productivity, compared to just 23% from training alone. While training helps reps learn products and strategies, sales coaching ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – referred to as “forever chemicals” because they sometimes take hundreds or thousands of years to break down – don’t appear to be a priority for the Trump administration.Man-made chemicals that have b...

With consumers expecting to order and receive a custom t-shirt or mug within a few days, print-on-demand (POD) service is becoming increasingly the norm for many retail businesses.For distributors who manage online stores for companies, schools ...

The tariff news has come fast and furious during the first few weeks of President Trump's second term, and more international trade developments have been announced, potentially having a significant impact on the promotional products industry....

HALO has announced that it has undergone a strategic refinancing through its investment partner TPG, a global alternative asset management firm.The Sterling, Illinois-based firm, which has 2,100 team members in 42 offices and eight fulfillment ...

When you’re in the day-to-day, you may not always see the obstacles slowing down your sales progress. You may be more focused on achieving results and driving growth. That doesn’t mean these barriers will go away on their own — they still need to be...

UPDATE Feb. 13: The House passed the Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025 on Feb. 10. This bill would extend the deadline for companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024, to file beneficial ownership information to...

Smith Baggett, founder of Georgia-based supplier Flamingo Pre-charged Phone Chargers (PPAI 815575, Standard-Base), entered the Shark Tank on Friday night and emerged with a deal.Barbara Corcoran agreed to invest $100,000 for a 22% stake in Bagge...