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Key Points The apparel industry has winners and losers, with the former crediting solid products/marketing while the latter blames economic uncertainty Consumer spending is still OK, but the economic outlook isn’t looking too rosy Data indicates expectations of a downturn by year-end are gaining traction; be prepared for anything The overall economic outlook looks a …

Profit Margins Slipping, Labor Market Cooling, A Downturn Coming? 19 September 2023 Read More »

Key Points Apparel companies still seeing weakening consumer demand and expect macro trends to continue this downward trend throughout the rest of the year A recession won’t happen just yet, but most likely in late 2023 or early 2024, based on current economic conditions such as a still-robust labor market and some residual consumer spending …

Economic Watch: Why the Economic Downturn Still Hasn’t Arrived Yet – 10 August 2023 Read More »

When running an apparel decoration business, the ability to constantly deliver a satisfactory customer experience from start to finish keeps your business going. Shipping packages directly to your customers is one of the many crucial aspects of any successful business: with an effective shipping strategy in place, you’ll be able to deliver your customers’ orders …

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Times are tough, with the economy being what it is today. Things are slowly starting to look up, but when you’re running a business, any slow day can be bad. After all, when you’re not printing, you’re not earning anything for your work. Growing your business in this economic climate is tricky. With customers becoming …

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Key Points Consumer spending is unchanged for the most part; frugal “defensive” spending is still ongoing Disinflation is working but still at a slow pace; the job market is also staying robust The recession is still delayed, but the Fed is likely to approve another interest rate hike this month, which might help speed up …

Economic Watch: On Disinflation and “Defensive” Consumer Spending – 19 July 2023 Read More »

Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way. It may not be as highly advanced as depicted in movies but suffice it to say that it’s now reached a point where it can do many things once it’s been sufficiently trained. With many options now available, AI tools are revolutionizing how people work with impressively …

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Key Points Mixed sentiment continues, but consumer spending and overall confidence seem to be improving or remain stable Various apparel brands reported positive sales and are optimistic about their prospects for the rest of the year Based on current conditions and with the HOPE framework, the recession is once again delayed June has quickly come …

Economic Watch: Good News as Recession Delayed, Somewhat Positive Outlook Ahead – 4 July 2023 Read More »

Are you stuck with how you want to take your fledgling print shop to new heights? With the many different printing methods available today, it can take time to pick one that would work best for your business. The stakes can be high if you don’t know what you’re doing, and one wrong move can …

Growing Your Print Shop from DTF Printing: A Primer Read More »

Key Points Overall household spending has seen declines in many categories, indicating softening customer spending and demand Major apparel brands see mixed results, with poor sales in activewear but substantial performance with beachwear Recession fears persist, with some analysts warning that it’s still on track for late 2023 In our previous article, we noted that …

Economic Watch: Is Softening Consumer Spending Also Hitting the Decorative Apparel Industry? – 7 June 2023 Read More »

There are plenty of options to shop management software suites outside of Printavo. What are you looking for as a user? Maybe you need quick quote and invoice creation, streamlined customer communications, or an easier way to manage multiple jobs. We’re making it easier for you to make a choice by providing a comprehensive list …

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