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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 …

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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 …

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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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Are you looking to start your own screen print shop, working from your home? It sounds pretty appealing, being your own boss, choosing your own hours, working from your house and avoiding all that crazy traffic – and being creative simultaneously. That said, what do you need to get started? A screen-printing kit is probably …

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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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Did you know you could earn at least $100,000 a year from a small screen printing shop? This isn’t some random number we invented. This is actually the yearly average earning for a t-shirt shop in the US, according to the American Screen Printing Association (ASPA). It is a very profitable business that you can …

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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 »

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 …

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