ATLANTA — Early-year promotional merchandise trends are showing a clear shift toward practicality, longevity, and stronger brand alignment, as distributors and buyers reassess which products deliver lasting value. According to Q-Tees, durable textiles and versatile...
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Imperial Headwear Acquires Winston Collection to Expand Premium Golf Portfolio
BOURBON, Mo. — Imperial Headwear has announced the asset acquisition of Winston Collection, LLC, a premium accessories brand headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Imperial will continue to operate the business under the Winston Collection name, with the existing...
Epson Expands Direct-to-Film Line With New SureColor G9070 for High-Volume Production
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Epson has expanded its SureColor G-Series direct-to-film (DTFilm) printer lineup with the introduction of the SureColor G9070, a new 64-inch wide-format DTFilm printer designed to deliver increased productivity, reliability, and reduced...
Stanley/Stella Expands U.S. POD Access Through Monster Digital Partnership
IRVINE, Calif. — Stanley/Stella, a global leader in high-quality, sustainable blank apparel, has expanded its U.S. footprint through a new fulfillment partnership with Monster Digital. The collaboration makes the Stanley/Stella collection available through Monster...
Rush Order Tees Launches Custom Awards and Recognition Products
PHILADELPHIA — Rush Order Tees has expanded its product lineup with the launch of a new Custom Awards and Recognition category, extending the company’s customization expertise beyond apparel to help businesses, teams, and organizations celebrate achievements and...
Royal Apparel Expands U.S. Manufacturing With New Hauppauge Facility
NEW YORK — Royal Apparel has expanded its U.S. manufacturing operations with the acquisition of a second facility in Hauppauge, New York, located at 10 Commerce Drive. The addition brings Royal Apparel’s Long Island presence to two buildings, alongside its...
TXP Launches Larger MerchMaker Heat Press for Growing Decorators
MENTOR, OH. — TXP, a leading provider of custom heat transfers and decorating solutions, announces the launch of the STAHLS’ MerchMaker 15" x 15" Heat Press, expanding its popular entry-level heat press with a larger format built for growing apparel businesses....
Kornit Digital Names Andrew G. Backman Chief Capital Markets Officer
ROSH HA’AYIN, Israel; ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Kornit Digital, a global leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, has announced the appointment of Andrew G. Backman as Chief Capital Markets Officer, effective January 13. In his new...
Champro Named Official NFHS Partner for High School Baseball and Softball
BANNOCKBURN, Ill. — Champro has been named a Corporate Partner of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), expanding its support of high school baseball and softball programs nationwide. As part of the partnership, Champro becomes the Official...
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Celebrates Record Growth in 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More is closing out 2025 as one of the most dynamic years in the brand’s history, driven by technology adoption, franchise development, and systemwide collaboration that has positioned the company for continued growth in...
Roland DGA to Showcase Apparel Decoration Technology at 2026 Impressions Expo Long Beach
IRVINE, Calif. — Roland DGA will showcase the latest digital printing technologies from Roland DG for apparel decoration, product customization, and graphics production at Impressions Expo Long Beach, taking place January 22–24, 2026, in Long Beach, California....
BELLA+CANVAS Launches 2026 Collection With ‘For Any Track You’re On’ Campaign
LOS ANGELES — BELLA+CANVAS has unveiled its 2026 collection, introduced through a new global campaign titled “For Any Track You’re On.” The collection reimagines championship-level comfort through an elevated, culturally attuned lens, combining heavyweight fleece,...















