August 27, 2026 - S&S announced the continued expansion of FAST PLATFORM®, extending service capabilities into Canada, adding hard goods through HIT Promotional Products, and expanding integrations with leading industry technology providers, including Facilisgroup and Chipply. brbr Acquired by S&S in 2025, FAST PLATFORM® is now part of S&S Business Solutions, a suite of value-added, tech-enabled services designed to help customers operate more efficiently and grow their businesses. FAST is a software solution that connects promotional product distributors and decorators to a network of nearly 40 North American production partners, all of which are S&S decorator customers. Together, the network supports a range of decoration needs, including print on demand, while creating new business opportunities across the S&S customer ecosystem. brbr "FAST is a key innovation we are bringing to customers to support their growth,” S&S Chief Strategy Officer Rob Hamill said. "It's all about providing customers with the opportunity and...

August 5, 2026 - Catalyst Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Lubosch as Sales Representative for Manitoba and Saskatchewan, bringing the two territories under a single point of contact as the company continues to support its Prairie region. brbr Mark joins the role after many years of dedicated service from Catalyst Group's longtime Manitoba and Saskatchewan representatives, whose combined experience helped build strong, lasting relationships with retailers,...

July 31, 2026 - The Authentic T-Shirt Company®/SanMar Canada is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Meldrum to its sales team as the new Regional Sales Manager serving customers throughout Eastern Ontario. brbr With a strong background in customer-focused sales and relationship building, Steve brings a wealth of experience and a passion for helping businesses find solutions that support their goals. Throughout his career, Steve has developed a reputation for understanding customer needs, providing reliable support, and building trusted partnerships through honest, thoughtful communication and consistent follow-through. brbr His customer-first approach and dedication to building meaningful relationships align perfectly with SanMar Canada’s commitment to providing exceptional service and support to its customers. For Steve, great customer service starts with listening and understanding what customers need to succeed. His approach is centred around being proactive, responsive, and dependable, ensuring customers have a trusted partner they can rely on. brbr “I believe the best partnerships are built through trust, communication, and doing what you say you’ll do,” said Steve Meldrum. His goal is to...

July 30, 2026 - Gildan Activewear Inc. announced results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2026, and updated its full-year 2026 guidance. brbr “We delivered strong results this quarter as our teams continued to execute with discipline against our strategic priorities,” said Glenn J. Chamandy, Gildan’s President and CEO. “We continue to make excellent progress integrating HanesBrands and capturing synergies, while leveraging the combined strength of our brands, manufacturing network and commercial capabilities, and investing strategically in innovation.” brbr Chamandy...

July 27, 2026 - SRG is proud to announce the promotion of Jessica De Mello to Director of Vendor Relations.  A respected industry professional with more than 30 years of experience in the promotional products industry, Jessica will assume responsibility for SRG’s program business while also serving as a key liaison between the company, its preferred vendor partners, and major distributor groups across North America. In her new role, Jessica will oversee supplier and vendor partnerships, preferred vendor programs, and...