As summer came to a close, promotional product distributors focused on practical items. In August, bags were the most-viewed product category in SAGE Workplace, followed by shirts and pens. The popularity of bags stood out, with eight of the top 10 most-viewed products being totes or shopping bags. Drinkware was also popular, with tumblers, mugs, and bottles making the top 10 categories, and several insulated styles appearing in the top 25 products.

Every month, SAGE reviews the most-viewed products, categories, and suppliers in SAGE Workplace to show what’s getting attention in the industry. Here are August’s rankings to highlight what interested distributors.

Top Categories in SAGE Workplace in August

Practical promotional staples led August’s most-viewed categories. Bags were number one, followed by shirts and pens. Drinkware also did well, with tumblers, mugs, and bottles all in the top 10. Squeeze toys even made the list at number eight.

Top Suppliers in SAGE Workplace in August

Which suppliers caught distributors’ attention the most? SanMar moved up a position to #1 in August, followed by Hit Promotional Products and Ariel Premium Supply Inc. The top 10 included a mix of apparel, drinkware, bags, and other promotional favorites, showing the range of products distributors explored during the month.

Top Products in SAGE Workplace for August

Bags stood out among August’s most-viewed individual products. Eight of the top 10 were totes or shopping bags, including the top-ranked Non-Woven Grocery Tote Bag from Evans Manufacturing. Drinkware also appeared often further down the list, with insulated bottles, tumblers, and mugs from HydraPeak and other suppliers catching distributors’ attention.

Below are the Top 25 most popular products in SAGE Workplace for August 2026.

1.) Non-Woven Grocery Tote Bag

50018
Evans Manufacturing LLC
Item# 8000

2.) Payson Non-Woven Mini Tote Bag

50018
Evans Manufacturing LLC
Item# 8315

3.) 12 Oz. Beaverton Zippered Cotton Canvas Tote

50018
Evans Manufacturing LLC
Item# 8414-EV

4.) 12 Oz. Astoria Cotton Canvas Tote with Jute Bottom

50018
Evans Manufacturing LLC
Item# 8455EV

5.) Large Non-Woven Shopping Tote

50018
Evans Manufacturing LLC
Item# 8359

6.) 12 Oz. Sunriver Cotton Canvas Tote w/Jute Rope

50018
Evans Manufacturing LLC
Item# 8457EV

7.) Large Non-Woven Grocery Shopping Tote Bag

50018
Evans Manufacturing LLC
Item# 8010

8.) Non-Woven Shopping Tote Bag

50018
Evans Manufacturing LLC
Item# 8350

9.) 32 Oz. Oasis Insulated Water Bottle

52769
HydraPeak
Item# HP-OASIS-32

10.) Yuma Curved Bottom Non-Woven Tote Bag

50018
Evans Manufacturing LLC
Item# 8325

11.) RPET Non-Woven Shopping Tote

50018
Evans Manufacturing LLC
Item# 8350R

12.) Metal Soft Touch Stylus Pen

69533
Giftarget Inc
Item# STT002

13.) Shoreline Nautical Tote Bag

50018
Evans Manufacturing LLC
Item# 8515

14.) 20 Oz. Denali Tumbler

50018
Evans Manufacturing LLC
Item# 4150

15.) 30 Oz. Insulated Tumbler

52769
HydraPeak
Item# HP-TUMBLER-30

16.) 18 Oz. Stainless Steel Camping Mug

52769
HydraPeak
Item# HP-MUG-18

17.) 25 Oz. Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler – The Journey

52769
HydraPeak
Item# HP-JOURNEY-25

18.) 25 Oz. Stainless Steel Traveler Tumbler

52769
HydraPeak
Item# HP-TRAVELER-25

19.) 32 Oz. Insulated Stainless Travel Tumbler – Nomad

52769
HydraPeak
Item# HP-NOMAD-32

20.) 40 Oz. Nomad Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler

52769
HydraPeak
Item# HP-NOMAD-40

21.) 14 Oz. Stainless Steel Camping Mug

52769
HydraPeak
Item# HP-MUG-14

22.) Yacht Club Large Boat Tote

67080
Superior Promotional Bags
Item# QSB141

23.) 24 Oz. Owala Freesip Copper Insulated Double-Wall Water Bottle

61380
ETS Express LLC
Item# 78836-G

24.) 40 Oz. Voyager Travel Mug

52769
HydraPeak
Item# HP-VOYAGER-40

25.) Cotton Canvas Tote Bag with Contrasting Handles and Gusset

67080
Superior Promotional Bags
Item# QSB133

August’s rankings show that distributors preferred products that are both practical and easy to use every day. Bags were the clear favorite, and drinkware also ranked high among the most-viewed products and categories. Shirts, pens, and caps completed the top five, proving that classic promotional items are still very popular.

Let these rankings inspire your next client presentation or campaign. Whether you choose a versatile tote, an insulated tumbler, or a classic branded shirt, August’s most-viewed products can show you what’s popular with other distributors and help spark ideas for your next project.