How do you get employee buy-in on projects and spend less time doing everything yourself? This is a common issue for screen print shop owners and one we covered in this Shop Talk featuring Ali Banholzer of Spirit Warehouse. Rick dove into the world of effective project management with Ali, a seasoned shop owner…
Live & Tell by L.A.T. and Rabbit Skins announced a shift within their ownership and leadership teams. and at the same time, Heather Davis maintains a significant ownership position. Notable and commendable in this transition is that LAT Apparel has always been a leader in encouraging women in leadership positions, truly walking the…
Our buddy Zach Corn is a wealth of information, in this case he shares some solid thoughts on customer service. Read on! Why Customer Service in this Industry is Specific. So much customer service advice comes riding on the coattails of the old adage “A Customer is Always Right”. And there is no quicker way…
Rob Dubow, an industry giant, just passed away after a long illness at his home in Minnesota. He started Dubow Textile in 1991. He had a brilliant business mind and a brilliant production mind. His facility was the most impressive facility I have ever set foot in, the best of the hundreds I’ve seen. He…
https://youtu.be/NtB7TJ_F7fE In the business of screen printing, achieving faster screen printing set ups can make a huge difference in efficiency and profitability. During a recent Shop Talk at Impressions Long Beach, industry experts Tony Palmer of Palmprint Consulting and Brian Lessard of MADE Lab shared their insights on how to streamline the setup process…
Understanding Data Cleaning and AI in Production Environments Introduction to Productivity Data In the fast-paced world of production, data plays a crucial role in driving efficiency and decision-making. This blog post will explore how to effectively clean and analyze productivity data, particularly in the context of AI integration. We will also touch on the…
A bit hidden in a letter today from S&S CEO Frank Myers to customers was this tidbit, “Following a thoughtful evaluation, we have determined that we will gradually exit the apparel decorating business (an alphabroder offering), with the expectation that this will be completed by the end of March 2025. ” A big fear in…
Ink Kitchen and Printing United have joined forces at the Expo and tonight will have a great night of music for a great cause and it will be right in the convention center. In the back of South Hall there is a big atrium to be turned into a concert venue for a few hours…
…and then there were two. The big three in apparel distribution are SanMar, Alphabroder, and S&S. Well, no longer is that true as number 3 bought number 2 and let’s hope it doesn’t ever go to one. More details later, but one venture capital fund paid another lots of money and now we will buy…
You can read the Gildan press release here. Somewhat surprisingly sales for Gildan were up 6% in activewear for the second quarter compared to last year. Part of that they say is from a “favourable mix driven by higher replenishment of fleece by North American distributors ahead of peak selling season. Furthermore, strong activewear sales…
