October 29, 2026 - InkIQ, the vertical AI platform for apparel decorators, today announced a full integration with S&S, a leader in branded merchandise distribution, connecting catalogue ordering and ZeroTouch receiving within InkIQ’s agentic ERP. Decorators can now search, price and order from the S&S catalogue, then receive shipments with ZeroTouch QR codes linked to the corresponding InkIQ job. brbr The integration streamlines the steps between a confirmed customer order and production, helping decorators across Canada and the United States spend less time on manual tasks and move garments into production faster. brbr “Decorators don't lose margin on the press. They lose it in the gaps: retyping orders into supplier portals, opening boxes to see what arrived, hunting for the work order at the machine,” InkIQ CoFounder & CEO William Malouf said. “With S&S ordering and ZeroTouch inside InkIQ, nothing is reentered and nothing sits on a shelf waiting to be sorted.” brbr According to S&S, its proprietary receiving technology, ZeroTouch, reduces receiving labour by 40% to 60% while improving production speed, accuracy, and consistency. The company’s automated...

October 27, 2026 - S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, has opened a new 162,000-square-foot distribution centre in Vancouver, more than doubling its regional footprint. The facility introduces Locus picking automation to the region for the first time, supporting faster, more accurate order fulfillment. brbr The facility began shipping customer orders this week, replacing S&S's nearby 67,000-square-foot location. Nearly 2.5 times the size of its predecessor, the new distribution centre combines expanded warehouse space, automation and enhanced shipping infrastructure to strengthen S&S's regional distribution capabilities. brbr "This investment is...

October 22, 2026 - PromoGroup, the only Canadian-owned and operated buying group for independent promotional products distributors, today announced it has joined the commonsku Buying Group Network, through which commonsku connects its distributor community with established buying groups across the industry. brbr The collaboration gives PromoGroup a commonsku-sanctioned channel to distributors across the country whose day-to-day already runs through commonsku, and supports PromoGroup’s continued coast-to-coast expansion. Distributors on commonsku can access automated and consolidated payables, pre-negotiated pricing with more than 100 suppliers, annual rebates with more than 40 suppliers, and freight reductions through group carrier agreements, without changing the software they already run their business on. brbr The collaboration adds value on commonsku’s side too: any distributor evaluating the platform, current subscriber or prospect, can now factor PromoGroup’s buying power into that decision, making commonsku itself a stronger choice. And for distributors who aren’t yet on commonsku, the technology and the group-buying benefits are no longer a trade-off — with...

 October 22, 2026 - The Authentic T-Shirt Company®/SanMar Canada is excited to announce that it is now a Canadian distributor of Bella+Canvas® for the decorated apparel and promotional products market, bringing 14 of the brand’s best-selling tees and fleece styles to Canadian decorators across the country. brbr Already a well-established name among decorators and promotional product distributors, Bella+Canvas® is known for its signature Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, exceptionally soft fabrics, retail inspired silhouettes, and versatile creative appeal. The new...

October 7, 2026 - The Authentic T-Shirt Company®/SanMar Canada has launched a new Coming Soon category on its website, giving Canadian decorators an earlier look at upcoming products and more time to plan for future opportunities. brbr The new category was created in response to strong interest in upcoming styles showcased at tradeshows, where decorators have been eager to see what products are on the horizon. Now, that same early visibility is available online, making it easier to discover new products before...