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…
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You may have heard how easy direct-to-garment (DTG) printing is, how DTG is the future, and how you can earn as much as $1,000,000 a year from DTG printing alone. However, the advent of direct-to-film (DTF) printing – where you print designs onto a transfer film, then transfer it to the garment by heat press…
In this post, we’ll help you determine the right amount for markups and margins so you can make substantial profits to boost your print shop’s finances. The formula for profit is simple: price – cost = profit. The question is, how can you price your product for profitability? Let’s look at two common pricing strategies:…
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…
Is your pricing matrix done correctly? Mark Coudray, a strategist in the print industry, thinks this might not be the case. He talks about what’s wrong with pricing matrices and how if you’re not careful, taking on more orders makes you less money. What does he mean exactly? Let’s get a good view of this…
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…
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…
Key Points Consumer spending saw little change, but rising prices will eventually force consumers to start saving up First Republic Bank’s failure has only exacerbated even tighter lending standards which may persist to 2024 Print shop owners need to be acutely aware of unexpected headwinds that may occur in the months ahead Trends have remained…
Heat transfer decorative printing methods have been all the rage in recent times. Direct-to-film (DTF) printing, in particular, has gained significant traction for its relatively low startup costs, easy-to-learn process, and vibrant and durable results. But before DTF came to the forefront, heat transfer vinyl (HTV) was a popular heat transfer decorative method. In fact,…
Key Points Consumer spending is still going strong, particularly on leisure, travel, and activewear; footwear is a big hit in the sporting goods segment Job market remains robust but higher than expected jobless claims (after revisions) are a cause for concern Make the most of the current consumer spending trends before the economic climate changes…