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 about growing alongside our customers in Western Canada," said Enrique Escalona, Vice President, General Manager of Canada. "We're expanding our capacity, investing in technology and equipping our experienced team to better serve businesses across the region." brbr First announced in June, the expanded facility provides space for an additional 20,000 pick locations, creating room for broader product selection and deeper inventory across key categories. S&S also plans to invest an estimated $50 million in inventory at the location to support continued growth across Western Canada. brbr Designed...

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...

 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 offering gives Canadian decorators a streamlined way to access the brand, with inventory stocked in Canadian warehouses and supported by SanMar Canada’s superior nationwide service. brbr The full assortment features 14 best-selling styles across Unisex, Women’s and Youth categories, including classic jersey tees, heather CVC and triblend styles, tanks, long sleeves, heavyweight tees, and Sponge Fleece hoodies and sweatshirts. The Bella+Canvas selection was highly requested by Canadian customers and offers a versatile foundation for custom collections and decorated applications across a...

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...

October 5, 2026 - After several years of growing in leased spaces, Fabrik & Co announced that the company will own its brand-new building. brbr By the end of 2026, its new 2.0 facility will come to life in Joliette, Quebec. This important milestone reflects Fabrik & Co’s commitment to continuing to grow in Canada while maintaining its headquarters in Joliette, close to its team and partners. brbr “This project is about much more than a change of address. It marks...