Industry Sector Reports Archives - Page 6 of 11

Navigating 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…

Shopify, one of the bigger names in the print-on-demand space that appeals to direct-to-consumer customers, released some insight into what specific products are the most popular on its POD platform, giving printers and promotional products distributors a look at what items work right now, and why.

MeiLin Wan, vice president of textile for Applied DNA Sciences, discusses the continued presence of Xinjiang cotton in textile products, and the problem of “greenwashing” in the apparel and textile spaces.

Pickleball has seen 224% growth since 2020, and it’s not the only fast-growing paddle sport with promo potential.

Going into 2024 and 2025, distributors should expect similar demand as previous years, like comfortable athleisure and streetwear influence, but with some new trends and twists for the near future.

Our annual analysis of the societal and economic factors at play in the promotional products industry and beyond, giving suppliers and distributors a look at what’s currently happening and what’s to come.

One way to stand out in the competitive industry is to use products that come from a premium brand for your promotional campaign.

Your Guide to Buying Apparel Decorating Equipment

From knowing the right time to invest and settling the new versus used debate to asking suppliers key questions and knowing your financials, there’s plenty to consider before swiping your card on new equipment for your print shop.

The ‘Direct to Consumer’ Problem: How Distributors Can Navigate an E-Commerce World

The age demographics of the promotional products industry are changing. Millennials are now well into their 30s, and Generation Z is starting to graduate college and fully establish itself as a part of the workforce. Because of this, a lot of distributors who are firmly established in the promotional products industry don’t know a life…

Resuable bags sold like hotcakes in 2023, and it seems that 2024 is going to be no different.