PRINTING United Expo — taking place Oct. 18-20 in Atlanta — is fast approaching, and attendees are gearing up for a week of learning, networking, and inspiration. As a lead-up to the Expo, we are sharing a series of Q&A interviews featuring attendees from various backgrounds. They’ll share why they are attending the Expo, what they hope to learn, and what excites them about the upcoming event.
Starline, Grand Island, NY, announced two key leadership changes within the organization this week. Nicole Tasca has been promoted to senior vice president of client engagement, and will oversee front-end operations. She most recently served as vice president of sales administration, and was named a 2021 Service Superhero by…
Celebrity food endorsements have left the drive-thru and entered the convenience store, as snack food brands are continuing to partner with noteworthy names for branded campaigns. Frito-Lay just announced a partnership with Megan Thee Stallion, centered around a fictional “Flamin’ Hot University.”
PRINTING United Alliance, Fairfax, VA, today announces the recipients for the 2023-24 Student Scholarship Awards Program. The Alliance’s Student Scholarship Program awards $50,000 total in financial support to students planning a future in the printing and graphic arts industry.
You’ve probably heard all about the current trend of employee burnout. The news is reporting on it, people are talking about it, and we are seeing it every day with employees either not being as productive or even leaving the workforce completely. But have you thought about how burnout is impacting you? Just because managers and owners are the ones making the decisions doesn’t mean you are any less susceptible to burnout. In fact, some recent studies suggest managers are getting even more burned out than their workers in this…
Vantage Apparel, Avenel, NJ, announced its partnership with Berne Apparel, a renowned name in the industry since 1915. Berne’s reputation for providing rugged and reliable workwear aligns perfectly with Vantage Apparel’s commitment to quality and durability. Exploring the Berne Workwear Collection at Vantage Apparel “The addition…
A Philadelphia Eagles fan went viral after calling out the crooked print on a Fanatics T-shirt. Other fans chimed in with their own stories of Fanatics’ printing errors — usually crooked names and numbers. Even a giant company like Fanatics makes mistakes, but these are unforced errors for a printer.
Print distributors are always on the lookout for profit-building opportunities. Notice we said “profit” and not “sales.” There are plenty of products that bring in sales, but do they make money? If you have products with low profit margins, you can sell a lot of them and still not make very much. This is where…
Ennis Inc., Midlothian, yesterday reported financial results for the second quarter ended Aug. 31, 2023. The company’s revenues for the second quarter ended Aug. 31, 2023 were $106.8 million compared to $111.2 million for the same quarter last year, a decrease of $4.4 million, or 4.0%. Gross profit margin was $33.1 million, or 31.0%, as…
Ever been on a date where you wish your partner just understood you better? Well, that’s how apparel decorators often feel about their relationships with promotional product distributors. When both parties understand each other, it’s a match made in printing heaven!