Promo Products

BDA Acquires Germany-Based Distributor ipm|gruppe
June 29, 2023 at 10:48 am

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates LLC (BDA), announced it has completed the acquisition of leading promotional products service provider in Germany, ipm|gruppe. The acquisition immediately broadens BDA's merchandise service offerings in Europe, and further builds out its global reach and capabilities. With established offices in France and the UK, the creation of BDA Germany will provide…

Understanding Promotional Headwear Trends
June 28, 2023 at 9:20 am

2022 was a record year for the promotional products industry — growing 13.1% and reaching $25 billion in sales volume, according to PPAI. These big numbers mean big opportunities for promotional product distributors. One way they can get their share of sales is by exploring new products and staying in the know, and a category…

How One Distributor Prepared University Faculty Members for Life in a New City
June 26, 2023 at 7:34 am

When faculty members got accepted into McGill University’s music faculty, they would receive a box welcoming them to the program, and getting them ready for life in Montreal. Steven Schneidman, president of Solutions Ink, Montreal, described how the branded kit got them excited about their new gig at McGill, and prepared them for life in a new city.

Fanatics Acquires South American Apparel Wholesaler Fexpro
June 23, 2023 at 9:51 am

Fanatics just announced that it has acquired Panamanian sports apparel wholesaler Fexpro. Fexpro creates licensed apparel for major sports leagues in Latin America, like the NFL, NBA, and MLB; as well as international clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, giving Fanatics an even larger international reach. "[Fexpro CEO] Alberto [Bassan] and the…

Beat the Competition with Sports and Outdoor Products
June 21, 2023 at 9:17 am

For those tailgates, kids’ soccer games, or watch parties, people are going to need coolers, reusable water bottles, pennants — the list goes on. This is where promotional product distributors can jump in.