The first of a new series of initiatives centred around sustainability was launched by the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) at Merchandise World and with over a quarter of members already registering their interest in the member only Pledge which launches officially this year, the conversation around demonstrating sustainable standards is growing.

Many may know John Lynch, CEO and founder of Lynka. The company were founded over 30 years ago and are one of Europe’s leading suppliers of corporate apparel.

International Women’s Day has long been celebrated and the promotional products industry joins the supporting messages all over the world each March. This year, the BPMA has launched its International Women’s Day Lunch to be held on 8th March in London as part of a series of diversity and inclusion measures for members.

Sourcing City celebrated their 20th anniversary at Merchandise World catching up with lots of existing customers, and meeting new contacts who were interested in Promotional Office, the industry’s leading business management software, or having a preview of Version 6 of Sourcing City, or the brand new ECO Skin Sites, which have both been launched in the last couple of weeks.

Sourcing City are now offering trade distributors bespoke websites exclusively featuring Eco products.

Well respected industry stalwart, Andrew Hill was presented with the BPMA Industry Recognition Award at the BPMA Awards Dinner after Day 1 of Merchandise World in Coventry last week.