Promo Pro: Rose Sarro, Vice President of Sales, Promo Direct (asi/300477). End-Client: A government entity that provides services to veterans, their families and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Job: Deliver branded products that help raise awareness about the client in the lead-up to Veterans Day. Order Value: About $1.82 million over two orders. STEP 1: Start Small When Rose Sarro gets an opportunity, she makes the most of it. Such was the case when she earned a referral to a government entity that provides an array of services to veterans, their families and…
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Read MoreNew Colorado Law Bans ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Apparel, Other Products
Colorado is the latest state to ban products containing “forever chemicals.” A new law that takes effect in July bans a slew of everyday items, including clothing and cookware, from intentionally containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Starting in 2026, sales of cookware, dental floss, cleaning products, menstruation products and ski wax that contain PFAS will be prohibited. By 2028, the state is banning the sale of all PFAS-treated clothing, backpacks and waterproof outdoor apparel. However, starting next year, companies will be required to include disclosure labels on any PFAS-containing…
Read MoreAmazon, Aldi Replace Plastic Packaging With Paper Products
Amazon is eliminating its plastic air cushion package fillers, and Aldi is creating paper bands for produce items, both the latest steps in a wave of eco-friendly packaging developments.
Read MoreCustomer Verticals and Popular Choices in the Business Forms Market
Business forms create opportunities for repeat orders, especially for small and medium-sized businesses where digital wouldn’t make sense.
Read MoreWater-Activated Ink Perfect for Showing Off While Cooling Off
For workout junkies and beachgoers alike, T-shirts and towels printed with water-activated ink provide a fun “reveal” for customers when the hidden designs come to life.
Read MoreA Global Perspective on Promo’s Performance Halfway Through 2024
Moderated by ASI’s Michele Bell, this PromoAlliance webinar featured a deep-dive discussion with four mid-size distributors from the U.S., U.K. and EU, covering everything from industry sales trends to hot products.
Read MoreHow Does QuickBooks Online Automatically Calculate Sales Tax?
Ask the Accountant… Question: I’ve heard that QuickBooks Online automatically calculates sales tax. How does that work? Answer: Sales tax is calculated automatically in QBO, which is a big advantage and saves a great deal of time and effort to keep your sales tax rates current as you must do in QuickBooks Desktop. The sales…
Read MoreKylian Mbappe’s Decorated Facemask Fail Is a Lesson for Distributors
Whoever created the French soccer star’s protective facemask wasn’t aware of UEFA regulations about decorated products.
Read MoreEnd-Buyer Research: Midwest
This week, our research focuses on end-buyers in the Midwest, one of the four regions throughout the United States we’re spotlighting.
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