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What the Data Reveals About Tariffs’ Monumental Impact on Sourcing – and the Industry
3/9/2026byASI Central
“We don’t source a lot from China,” says Gomez, a member of Counselor’s Power 50 list of the most influential people in promo. “But that’s where we ended up paying the most in tariffs.”
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Should I Expand into Direct Sales?
9/16/2025byCSC Network
When the market shifts, the way you sell should too.If you haven't already, maybe expanding to direct sales could be your next big move.Â
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Edwards Named One of PPAI’s “Greatest Companies to Work For” in 2025
8/1/2025byPPAI
An Edwards associate states, “Edwards Garment is a company that supports and cares for its employees, takes great pride in producing high-quality products and makes excellent customer service a high priority.”Â
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Trump Tariffs: 5 Big Questions on How Promo Will Be Impacted
11/20/2024byASI Central
News · Nov 20, 2024 — Trump Tariffs & Promo: Proposed across-the-board import duties (10–20%, ~60% on China) could raise promo prices, shift sourcing beyond China (limited U.S. reshoring), and spur distributors to prepare clients for potential increases—while legal challenges and timing are still uncertain.
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What the Data Reveals About Tariffs’ Monumental Impact on Sourcing – and the Industry
3/9/2026byASI Central
“We don’t source a lot from China,” says Gomez, a member of Counselor’s Power 50 list of the most influential people in promo. “But that’s where we ended up paying the most in tariffs.”
Read moreShould I Expand into Direct Sales?
9/16/2025byCSC Network
When the market shifts, the way you sell should too.If you haven't already, maybe expanding to direct sales could be your next big move.Â
Read moreEdwards Named One of PPAI’s “Greatest Companies to Work For” in 2025
8/1/2025byPPAI
An Edwards associate states, “Edwards Garment is a company that supports and cares for its employees, takes great pride in producing high-quality products and makes excellent customer service a high priority.”Â
Read moreTrump Tariffs: 5 Big Questions on How Promo Will Be Impacted
11/20/2024byASI Central
News · Nov 20, 2024 — Trump Tariffs & Promo: Proposed across-the-board import duties (10–20%, ~60% on China) could raise promo prices, shift sourcing beyond China (limited U.S. reshoring), and spur distributors to prepare clients for potential increases—while legal challenges and timing are still uncertain.