May 8, 2025 - Edwards Garment and Monarch Creative Agencies have come to an agreement for representation in Canada. Led by Chad Maybury, Monarch Creative will be representing both the Edwards stock apparel and EdwardsX custom apparel divisions. brbr Maybury brings over 20 years of experience selling uniforms and apparel in Canada. Showcasing his success and care for customers, Chad has received multiple Sales Rep of the Year awards from both suppliers and distributors. Maybury sees the opportunity he has with adding Edwards to his agency, “I have always loved working in this industry and especially within the apparel category. When the Edwards opportunity came up and I met with Brian Deissroth and the Edwards team in Kalamazoo, I felt like I was coming home! I can’t wait to start showing the Canadian market what Edwards can do from a stock perspective out of Kalamazoo and from a custom perspective out of Vancouver and Toronto. The distributors will be blown away!” brbr “We are pleased to announce the addition of Chad...

April 29, 2025 - Gildan Activewear Inc. reported first-quarter 2025 results showing steady growth and resilience in a challenging macroeconomic landscape. Net sales rose 2.3% year-over-year to $712 million, with strong 9% growth in Activewear sales helping offset declines in the Hosiery and Underwear segment due to the planned Under Armour phase-out. brbr Key Q1 highlights include: brbr Operating margin of 18.2% (adjusted: 19.0%) brbr GAAP diluted EPS of $0.56 (adjusted: $0.59)...

April 8th, 2025 - SRG is thrilled to announce a partnership with luxury Austrian house, Swarovski, introducing a curated selection of crystallized products to the promotional industry. This partnership brings the innovation and savoir-faire of Swarovski to SRG’s extensive catalog, offering clients the opportunity to elevate their corporate gifts, awards, and promotional items with prestigious crystal embellishments. brbr “We are proud to announce our partnership with Swarovski, bringing their celebrated artistry to our customers,” said Mark Waisbrod, CEO of SRG. “Swarovski’s commitment to quality and innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to provide our customers with the finest products in the industry. This partnership allows us to bring a new level of sophistication and prestige to our clients’ branding initiatives.” brbr Celebrating its 130th anniversary, Swarovski is synonymous with brilliance and luxury, making its products a perfect fit for premium corporate gifting and...

April 8, 2025 - McCabe Promotional Advertising named Steve Pons as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Pons had previous roles at Staples Promotional Products Canada, as well as Accolade Promotion Group. brbr “Steve’s leadership and expertise in scaling businesses within the promotional products industry make him the ideal choice to take McCabe into its next phase of growth,” said Jamie...

April 3, 2025 - SRG is excited to announce the addition of Matt Wollenberg and Brianna LePiane to our team as multi-line sales representatives in British Columbia. With their combined experience, passion for customer service, and deep connections in the promotional products industry, both Matt and Brianna are poised to help SRG expand its reach and strengthen relationships with...