As the highest-ranked first-timer on the 2026 PPAI 100, Bold Promo (PPAI 536045, Silver), the No. 62 supplier, has demonstrated that it’s a rising power in branded merchandise.Its 140% growth since 2022 and High Marks in Growth, Industry Faith, ...

You've heard PPAI 100 talked about as a "holistic" ranking. A prominent example of that being that the list focuses on more than just revenue, also factoring in Growth as a key metric and determining factor. Building out a picture of where a company...

There’s a middle school across the street, but I’m getting an education on the factory floor of Vantage Apparel (PPAI 113235, Platinum), the No. 14 supplier in the 2026 PPAI 100.I couldn’t ask for better teachers during my late March visit: Ira ...

The leading supplier in branded merchandise is getting even larger.Late Monday, BELLA+CANVAS (PPAI 304892, Silver) announced it had entered a "definitive agreement" with SanMar (PPAI 110788, Platinum) that would see the Issaquah, Wash...

It’s rewarding to get new clients and even more rewarding when those clients stick around for years. You can get into the kind of easy flow and communication that makes work smoother for everyone involved. However, you shouldn’t put those long-time ...

You Name It Specialties (PPAI 102673, Silver), PPAI 100’s No. 58 distributor, has announced the acquisition of Indiana, Pennsylvania-based distributor Red Oak Branded Solutions.This strategic alliance will not only allow the San Antonio-based co...

S&S Activewear (PPAI 256121, Platinum), PPAI 100’s No. 2 supplier, has announced the launch of ApparelSoft IQ, a proprietary intelligence layer designed to anticipate customer demand, optimize inventory decisions and improve how the bu...

Most merch reps know the feeling of booking a meeting only for it to get cancelled. It can really throw you off and leave you disheartened when you hear, “Sorry! Something came up.” You’ve put in the prep work to get to know them and their business,...

Following the success of PPAI's North American Leadership Conference, the Association has opened registration for the rest of its events this year.PPAI got the ball rolling at NALC in San Diego with a glitzy executive networking event and exclu...