The trend of extended producer responsibility laws aimed at reducing packaging waste – single-use-plastics in particular – continues apace. These laws, enacted so far in six states, place the responsibility for the end-of-life processing o...

President Donald Trump has declared that the tariffs he originally threatened to both Canada and Mexico will be enacted next month. During a White House press conference, Trump said, "The tariffs are going forward on time, on schedule."On Febru...

When you want to guide prospects toward a sale, it comes down to the questions you ask. This is where question-based selling, or QBS, comes in. This sales approach focuses on asking thoughtful, open-ended questions that shed light on your prospects’...

The PPAI Expo is renowned for being the hub of the promotional products industry, where suppliers, distributors, decorators and business service providers gather to discover the latest products, learn innovative strategies, make new connections and ...

Pacific Market International (PMI), which makes Stanley tumblers, has been hit with yet another lawsuit related to its popular drinkware.The Stanley Quencher was arguably the hottest promotional product of 2023.This time, Stanley Blac...

It's time to find out the state of leadership in promotional products and pinpoint the progress our industry has made in the last year. It's time to take the 2024 PPAI 100 surveys.All distributor and supplier members are h...

Ball Pro (PPAI 112763, Gold) – the No. 39 supplier in the PPAI 100 – has announced the acquisition of Illinois-based supplier Branded Apparel.Company representatives say Branded Apparel’s three-year revenue average is $3 million, which, based o...

Sales is a profession that comes with conflict sometimes. This conflict might stem from negotiations with prospects or dealing with team dynamics. You might also face internal struggles occasionally, wondering if you’re really cut out for the job. C...

As the promotional products industry's largest event, the sheer preparation, investment and undertaking required to make The PPAI Expo 2025 a waste-free event is massive in scale. With the statistics officially measured, PPAI is proud to announce th...