Merchandise World: “Record attendance”
It has been the most important event in the British promotional products calendar for many years: At the Merchandise World that is organised twice a year by Sourcing City and ... more
Pure Waste takes over Re-Shirt
D/F – The Finnish textile manufacturer, Pure Waste, Helsinki, has announced the acquisition of Re-Shirt. According to Pure Waste, the take-over addresses one of the biggest challenges in the promotional ... more
Giving Europe awarded silver by EcoVadis
NL – As Giving Europe announced in January 2026, the full-range stockist that is based in Tiel, the Netherlands, has been awarded with the EcoVadis silver rating for its consistent commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. more
Schneider presents its new website
D – The German writing instrument manufacturer, Schneider, presented a comprehensive relaunch of the website of its business unit, Schneider Promote, in January 2026, that excels with a fresh design, ... more
L-Shop-Team completes materiality analysis
D – As L-Shop-Team announced on January 12, 2026, the German textile wholesaler has completed a voluntary materiality analysis in accordance with the specifications of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ... more
PSI 2026: Warming business in the snowstorm
D – The conditions weren’t exactly favourable: The early venue date in the first week of January, the tense economic situation, global political upheavals that are rocking the markets and ... more
Successful record attempt
D – Distributors, exhibitors, service providers, suppliers, and visitors were invited to bring along products bearing brand logos, which they had collected in the scope of their professional lives, trade shows, travels or productions, to the PSI in Düsseldorf from January 7-9, 2026.
Werbezeichen: Acquisition of Crimex
D – Werbezeichen AG, Munich, purchased 100% of the shares in Crimex GmbH, Osnabrück, on December 1, 2025. more
Obituary: David Long
UK – With great sadness, Sourcing City regrets to announce the passing of David Long. The founder and Chairman of the British industry service provider passed away on December 22, 2025. more
Geiger announces further take-overs
D – In January 2026, the German company Geiger GmbH, which is based in Senden in the Münsterland region, announced the acquisitions of S&P Werbeartikel in Düsseldorf and UP Werbemittel in Münster. more



