Christopher Ruvo

  • Executive Editor, Counselor

Chris inks Counselor’s cover stories and much more besides, but isn’t the greatest third-person bio writer. He is, however, proud to have the promotional bobblehead beat cornered. Prior to joining ASI, he was a newspaper reporter, covering everything from capital murder trials and government corruption to, most intimidating of all, kindergarten art shows.

HanesBrands Returns to Organic Sales Growth

HanesBrands (asi/59528) produced year-over-year organic sales growth for the first...

Under Armour Has a Rocky Third Quarter

Athletic wear brand Under Armour experienced a 5% year-over-year decline in third...

Hearts Bigger Than the Storms

In a nondescript industrial park, baking in the mid-day Houston heat, Peter and Paul...

Hurricane Harvey: The Human Impact

Counselor shares a sampling of the thousands of personal stories of promo professionals...

Hurricane Irma: The Human Impact

Counselor shares a few personal stories of promo professionals affected by Irma.

HALO Acquires American Pacific Promotions

Top 40 distributor HALO Branded Solutions (asi/356000) has acquired the business of...

S&S Activewear Launching New Facility in Georgia

Top 40 supplier S&S Activewear (asi/84358) plans to open a new 505,000-square...

Amazon Announces Q3 Earnings, Intensifies Video Initiative

Amazon reported last week that net sales for 2017's third quarter, ended September...

Custard Slime – Or Business Lessons From A 4th Grader

In my older son's fourth grade class, there is a big-time CEO in the making. The...

Northern California Promo Companies Contend With Wildfire Fallout

A winery. A school. Those are just two of Eddie Brascia's clients that...

Superior Uniform Group Reports Strong Promo Sales, Eyes Acquisitions

Florida-based Superior Uniform Group Inc. (asi/339857) reported strong third quarter...

Acquisition Weds Two Multimillion-Dollar Distributors

Two multimillion-dollar distributorships have come together in a deal that sees...

SanMar Names New CFO

Top 40 supplier SanMar (asi/84863) announced Monday that Paul Whyatt has joined the...

3M Reports Q3 Sales Jump

3M, parent company of Top 40 supplier 3M/Promotional Markets (asi/91240), reported...

Wind-Up Musical Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall on wind-up musical...

'Thumbs Down Guy' To Get Bobblehead

It has been a banner year for promotional bobbleheads in the world of professional...

Gemini Industries Acquires F&H Ribbon Co.

Roxana, IL-based Gemini Industries (asi/56100) has acquired Texas-headquartered...

Cooler Works With App To Toss Beers & Other Cans

Dear World, You can stop inventing stuff now. There's no need. The pinnacle of human...

HanesBrands Acquires Alternative Apparel, Announces Q3 Results

North Carolina-based HanesBrands (asi/59528) announced Wednesday that it has acquired...

HanesBrands Acquires Alternative Apparel, Announces Preliminary Q3 Results

North Carolina-based HanesBrands (asi/59528) announced Wednesday that it has acquired...

Proforma Launches 600th Client E-Commerce Store

Proforma (asi/300094) announced Monday that it has launched its 600th client...

Office Depot Acquires Complete Office Solutions

Office Depot has purchased Complete Office Solutions (formerly asi/166123), a...

Obituary: Larry Cole, Gotcha! Mobile Solutions

Larry Cole, a much-loved and respected sales leader in the promotional products...

California Chemical Warning Rules Cause Headaches for Promo Firms

New chemical warning regulations for consumer products in California are drawing...

Innovation Watch: Hemp & Apparel History in the Making

The times they are a-changing, as Bob once sang. Look no further than a landmark...