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SanMar to acquire BELLA+CANVAS
BELLA+CANVAS has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by SanMar Corporation. BELLA+CANVAS will continue to operate as an independent brand. Megan Spire, a long tenured BELLA+CANVAS executive, will remain executive vice president and will lead the brand. BELLA+CANVAS products will continue to be sold through authorized wholesale distributors nationwide.
“As the fashion leader in the industry, BELLA+CANVAS has earned the trust and respect it holds today,” said Jeremy Lott, president and chief executive officer of SanMar Corporation. “Our commitment is simple: give BELLA+CANVAS the focused ownership and resources it needs to keep doing what it does best and to deliver even more of what the market expects from this exceptional brand.”
New hires & promotions
GRAPHICS PRO announces new senior account executive
Tim Kedzuch will facilitate print & digital media sales for West Coast clients
GRAPHICS PRO welcomes Tim Kedzuch as its newest senior account executive. In the role, Kedzuch will cover print magazine and digital media sales for clients in the Western U.S.
“Finding someone who genuinely understands the B2B media landscape and can translate that into results for advertisers is not easy,” said Stacy Marshall, director of sales at Cahaba Media Group, parent company of GRAPHICS PRO. “Tim checked every box, and we’re excited to have him representing GRAPHICS PRO in the Western market.”
Kedzuch’s career has been built entirely in B2B media sales, starting as a research manager for a B2B publisher in Chicago before transitioning into media sales. That background gives him a rare combination of analytical depth and sales instinct. Over the years, he’s worked across startups, second-tier brands, and industry leaders, each shaping his ability to creatively help advertisers reach marketing objectives in different environments.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for me to join the graphics industry’s leading, most dynamic media brand,” Kedzuch said. “I’m sincerely looking forward to providing creative outreach solutions for businesses throughout the Western U.S.”
Kedzuch has already made an incredibly positive impression on the GRAPHICS PRO team and industry advertisers, laying the foundation for long-term client relationships.
“Tim hit the ground running. The relationships he’s building with West Coast clients reflect the kind of long-term, consultative approach that defines how we do business,” said Marshall.
2026 Events
Giving back
SanMar served for the second year as the presenting sponsor of Seattle’s Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D, a charity race for type 1 diabetes research and advocacy.
Avery Dennison has once again partnered with The Skin Cancer Foundation to encourage people to check their skin for warning signs and reduce long-term exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. The mobile education and screening program vehicle featured printed graphics and window film provided by Avery Dennison.
Updates
SpeedPro, a franchise provider of large-format printing and visual solutions, announced its first studio conversion of an independently owned business, Northpoint Graphics in Savage, Maryland, into one of SpeedPro’s franchises, now SpeedPro Northpoint.
Image360 San Antonio Central unveiled its new location with an open house and ribbon cutting that brought together community members, local business leaders, and loyal clients.
Gildan Activewear announced the publication of its 22nd Sustainability Report, highlighting progress under its Next Generation Sustainability strategy and ongoing efforts to create long-term value.
Webinars
Partnerships
STAHLS’ entered into an official licensing agreement with Major League Soccer to deliver names, numbers, and customization components across on-field and retail applications.
Infinity Product Group, a provider of licensed and promotional products, proudly supported Auburn University Outreach Global as a bronze sponsor of its fifth annual Global Community Day Festival.
In addition, Infinity Product Group has entered into a new licensing partnership with Anheuser-Busch to develop and produce men’s and women’s headwear and T-shirts featuring some of the most iconic beer brands in the world.
Minuteman Press franchise in Wappingers Falls, New York, and the Hudson Valley Renegades baseball team announced a multi-year partnership that included the unveiling of “Minuteman Press Terrace” at Heritage Financial Park.
Imperial has announced a new partnership with LPGA professional Benedetta Moresco, who joins Team Imperial as an official headwear ambassador.
Philadelphia custom apparel company Rush Order Tees turned around leather embroidery work between the Philadelphia Flyers’ playoff clinch and their first home game.
In Memoriam
Jim Weinel
Gemini announced the passing of its founder, Jim Weinel, who died peacefully on June 2, at the age of 92. A pioneering entrepreneur, engineer, and industry advocate, Weinel helped shape the modern signage industry through more than six decades of innovation, leadership, and service. Beyond his business accomplishments, Weinel was a passionate supporter of signage education and research. Alongside Sharon Weinel, he invested significantly in initiatives that advanced industry knowledge, funded academic research, supported future industry leaders, and helped preserve the history of signage. He also championed higher education through scholarship programs that helped engineering students develop the skills and opportunities to become the next generation of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Throughout his life, Weinel believed that success carried a responsibility to give back. Beyond building a successful business, he was deeply committed to supporting local communities, helping those in need, and creating opportunities for others to succeed. His spirit of stewardship and service remains an enduring part of the legacy he leaves behind.
Awards & recognitions
Next Level Apparel has been awarded gold in the 2026 Hermes Creative Awards for Trade Show/Exhibit Promotion, recognizing the brand’s reimagined trade show experience unveiled earlier this year.
Imperial, a designer and manufacturer of headwear, has again been recognized by the Association of Golf Merchandisers as the No. 1 headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities.
Imperial, a designer and manufacturer of headwear, has again been recognized by the Association of Golf Merchandisers as the No. 1 headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities.
Orbus has been designated as a Best Place to Work by Advertising Specialty Institute’s Counselor Magazine.
