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The Case for Rolling Back Postage Prices for Catalogs and Direct Mail
The postal price increases for marketing mail are driving down volume and, more importantly for the USPS, driving down profits. The postal price increases need to be rolled back. Basic economic principles apply to the pricing decisions for catalogs and direct mail: Catalogs (and direct mail) are very sensitive to the cost of mailing. More…
Read MoreNavigating Growth Opportunities to Complement Commercial Print
When you hear the term “commercial printer” a few things probably immediately spring to mind if you’ve been in this industry for any amount of time. Those things probably include offset presses, applications like product brochures or direct mail, or long runs that can stretch into the hundreds of thousands of pieces. And while all…
Read MoreThe Sourcing Group Projects $180M in Revenue Following New Acquisition
The Sourcing Group has acquired Drew & Rogers, a Fairfield, NJ-based firm that specializes in print, packaging and merch solutions.
Read MoreHeather Smartt Named Goldstar’s New Global Leader
Howard Cubberly is leaving the role of global general manager for Goldstar and departing the company, and Heather Smartt is taking over as global head of the firm.
Read More‘Deadpool’ Goes NSFW With Popcorn Bucket Promo
The ‘designed by Deadpool’ Wolverine bucket plays off of the viral ‘Dune’ popcorn bucket – and takes things even further.
Read MoreSanMar Executive Advocates for AGOA Renewal Before Senate Finance Committee
SanMar said the soon-to-expire African Growth and Opportunity Act enables a production chain for domestic apparel providers that supports jobs in the U.S. while helping bring people abroad out of poverty.
Read MoreprintIQ Announces Update for Print Management Service
printIQ has announced the release of the 48th version of its cloud-based print management program, designed for print professionals across the industry in wide format, apparel, labels, packaging, commercial print and more. The company said in a press statemen that the latest update was influenced by customer feedback and industry requests. The updated version includes…
Read MoreTariff Exemptions To End as Supply Chain Challenges Rear, Levy Increases Loom
The United States Trade Representative announced last week that it’s going to allow more than 230 product-specific exclusions from the so-called Section 301 tariffs on items imported from China to expire by June 14.
Read MoreHanesBrands Inks Deal to Sell Champion to Authentic Brands Group
HanesBrands has agreed to sell its Champion brand to Authentic Brands Group for $1.2 billion.
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