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BAG MAKERS Brings Back 'Dynamic' Leader As VP Of Sales

1 week ago | ppai.org | Josh Ellis

(PPAI 111408, Gold), PPAI 100's No. 29 supplier, has announced that Pete Gleason, MAS, is returning to the company in the role of vice president of sales after nearly a decade away. Gleason had previously worked at BAG MAKERS from 2009-2016. He held the same VP of sales title when he departed the supplier. Between his two stints with the company, he worked at CPS Keystone Line, a plastic manufacturer, as the vice president of business development.
Trump Says He Is Willing To Lower Tariffs On China 'At Some Point'

1 week ago | ppai.org | Rachel Zoch

In an interview on NBC's Meet the Press with Kristen Welker that aired this past Sunday, President Donald Trump said he is willing to lower tariffs on China "at some point."The escalating duties have roiled markets and have already driven up prices in the promotional products industry - and threaten to drive up prices for affordable clothing and toys popular with American consumers.
Pros And Cons Of Sourcing From Vietnam

1 week ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

As the U.S.'s trade war with China wages on, promo firms may consider sourcing alternatives, such as Vietnam. The Southeast Asia nation has significantly lower labor costs than its neighboring countries, with wages about half of China's. This allows brands to reduce production costs while maintaining quality, making Vietnam a cost-effective sourcing destination. Brands that successfully manufacture in Vietnam include Lululemon, Nike and LEGO.
BEL USA Names New CEO

1 week ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

BEL USA, the parent company of (PPAI 362224, Gold), PPAI 100's No. 34 supplier, has announced its next chapter. Diego Abril has taken over as the company's new CEO. Former CEO Sai Koppaka has moved on from BEL USA. Abril comes to the promo supplier from A.T. Cross, a writing instrument company, where he also held the role of CEO since mid-2023. For more than two decades, he has held positions focusing on operations and corporate finance during a career with various companies.
A Model For Post-Disaster Recovery

1 week ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

It has been more than three months since the Los Angeles wildfires claimed dozens of lives, destroyed more than 16,000 homes and buildings and forced over 200,000 residents to evacuate. BELLA+CANVAS (PPAI 304892, Silver) remains committed to helping rebuild the impacted areas. After creating blankets for those displaced by the fires, the LA-based apparel manufacturer is now selling those blankets direct to consumers and donating 100% of the proceeds to those in need.
No Limitations

2 weeks ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

When clients order promotional products, it can be challenging to accommodate everyone's size and preferred styles. Inclusive sizing, which refers to extended size ranges as well as offering unisex products, is the solution. Until recently, most size ranges went from XS-XL or 2XL if you were lucky. But now many companies offer sizes XXS-3XL or even 4XL and 5XL.
The Benefits Of Non-Transactional Outreach

2 weeks ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

When making a new business connection or securing a new client, it's important to build a genuine relationship outside of work obligations. That's where non-transactional outreach comes in. These are interactions that don't directly lead to a purchase or contract but can definitely be useful in the long run. Fostering trust without the immediate expectation of a transaction or direct return is important in building value in the relationship so you can become a trusted source.
Nothing Says 'USA' Like Patriotic Promo

2 weeks ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

Glenna FulksChief Connecting Officer & PartnerKite Meeting ManagementPPAI 733403, Standard-BasePiqua, OhioFulks frequently uses hand-held fans for summer promos. "These are great pieces for parades or events staged over Memorial Day or the Fourth of July," she says. "The fans are quintessential Americana.
Leadership And Self-Deception

2 weeks ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

With PPAI's North American Leadership Conference, International Leadership Summit and Women's Leadership Conference all taking place over the next two months, there's no better time to review and recommend a book about leadership in business. Leadership and Self-Deception: The Secret To Transforming Relationships & Unleashing Results by The Arbinger Institute is a transformative exploration into the subconscious barriers that hinder effective leadership and personal relationships.
Bringing Workers To The Table

2 weeks ago | ppai.org | John Corrigan

When we talk about responsibility in the promotional products industry, conversations often start with recycled content, certifications or carbon impact. But increasingly, there's a deeper shift happening - one that asks us to expand how we think about what "responsible" really means. We, as promo pros, are part of a global supply network.