Management

Koozie Group announced that 77% of its product assortment — a total of 1,944 items — has earned the organization's Keep It. Give It. (KG) Factor designation, which identifies products whose designs lessen environmental impact through longevity. The comp[any's goal was to reach the 50% mark by 2024.

AEW wrestler Luchasaurus, also known as Austin Matelson in normal life, is known for wearing a dinosaur mask in the ring. Now that he's getting some acclaim as the cold-blooded wrestling star, it makes sense that he and AEW would want to sell some merchandise featuring his likeness. But, the company that made his mask,…

Organizations that seek to distance themselves from competition find it helpful to focus on their unique strengths and capabilities.

Stran announced today that it has acquired T R Miller Co. Inc. (T R Miller). T R Miller, a 47-year-old branded merchandise business with clients such as Major League Baseball, a Big Four accounting firm and Jim Beam, boasted 2022 revenue of approximately $19 million. "We are thrilled to be acquiring T R Miller, our…

Geiger announced this week that it has hired Robert Wozniak to the position of chief financial officer. Wozniak previously served as the vice president of finance, merger and acquisitions, and financial planning analysis, where he oversaw four acquisitions by Geiger.

Koozie Group, Clearwater, FL, announced the promotion of Pierre Montaubin to the newly-created position of chief product and sustainability officer. This marks the first time in the supplier's history that sustainability has held a seat in the C-suite.

Proforma, Cleveland, says it can no longer be billed as "he $500 million technology and business success leader" after it broke its own record with $600 million in sales for 2022.

Blue Generation, Long Island City, New York, welcomed Susan Koedoot as the new director of key accounts. Koedoot brings many years of experience to Blue Generation from both the supplier and distributor side.

Ask the Accountant… Question: I have been a distributor for over 25 years, and would like my daughter to take over my business in the next five years. She is concerned that being a distributor is not a long-term business. What do you think? Answer: Being an ad specialty distributor is definitely a long-term, lifetime…

The promotional products industry has another billion-dollar distributor. This morning, 4imprint, Oshkosh, WI, announced that it expects $1.14 billion in 2022 revenue, an increase of 45% from the year prior.