Tchotchke Sales on the Rise

Promo product sales reached record levels in 1999, reaching nearly $15 billion, a 13% increase over 1998 sales, according to an annual survey sponsored by Promotional Products
Association International. The most popular items were T-shirts, caps and jackets, followed by writing instruments, desk/office/business accessories, calendars, bags, and
sporting goods/leisure products/travel accessories.

(PPAI, 972/258-3041)