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Aug 24, 2023

Commission Models and Profitability: Why the 50/50 Split Needs an Overhaul

(This article was originally published in June 2018 but was updated Aug 2023. At the end of this article, we list additional resources you might find…

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Aug 09, 2023

How Large Promotional Products Distributors Navigate Change (A Resource List)

Small distributors (less than $2.5 million in annual sales) comprise nearly 50% of the industry’s (reported) $25+ billion in revenue. And according to…

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Aug 03, 2023

Trend Watch: The Barbie Effect — commonsku Blog

A vibrant and powerful color has taken center stage – pink! With the highly anticipated Barbie movie captivating audiences worldwide, pink has emerged as…

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Jul 26, 2023

The #1 Secret Mid-Size Promotional Product Distributors Use to Boost Sales

Is being in the middle a market advantage? Something we’ve noticed: Small distributors (less than $2.5 million in annual sales) now comprise nearly 50% of…

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Jul 25, 2023

commonsku Brings on Investment Partner

The following letter was emailed to all customers on Tuesday, July 25th. July 25, 2023

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Jul 22, 2023

commonsku Shops Talk with RIGHTSLEEVE

Since the introduction of shops this summer, many distributors are discovering how easy it is to create a commonsku Shop and because of it, they are…

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Jul 22, 2023

commonsku Shops Talk with IMM (Intentional Merch & Marketing)

It’s a David and Goliath story: Small-but-progressive distributor wins six-figure program away from one of the biggest uniform companies in the world. I…

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Jul 20, 2023

3 Distributors Harnessing Portals for Success

In today's competitive business environment, distributors are constantly seeking ways to streamline their processes, improve efficiency, and deliver…

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Jul 13, 2023

The New 80/20 Rule for Winning as a Small Promotional Product Distributor

In the promotional products industry, there are thousands of small businesses – and small distributors are growing. According to PPAI, the industry’s…