Gildan recently thanked long time CEO and original founder Glenn Charmondy, but they announced they were parting ways. They have installed Victor Tyra (a former Fruit of the Loom exec) as the new CEO, to begin his employment in February. After Glenn Charmandy issued his own press release saying that he was forced out at…
We have posted about this in the past, but I am very painfully aware the past couple weeks of it being true beyond anything I imagined when we first put this out. What we are calling the “Visions of Sugar Plums Effect” is real. I’ve found that I just end up angry and/or disappointed if…
Just like t-shirts, businesses come in all sizes. Bigger isn’t always better. While growth is often seen as a mark of success, some entrepreneurs thrive by keeping their operations small. Many people assume that growing a business by adding employees and equipment automatically means it’s more successful, but there are plenty of folks who are…
Gildan has just announced that Vince Tyra formerly at Fruit of the Loom, former CEO of Alphabroder 2000-2005, and former Athletic Director at the University of Louisville will be taking over the reigns at Gildan as President and CEO. This will start in February 2024. On an interim basis Craig A. Leavitt will be acting…
What’s so great about transfers? So many things! Their flexibility, scalability, reliability and viability as a decorating solution for literally any type of customizable product. This Shop Talk from Impressions Atlantic City features a dream team of transfer experts- Kyle Eslinger of SanMar, Josh Ellsworth of Stahl’s, Carrie Terwilliger of FM Expressions, Jody Mazade of Howard…
Michelle Moxley Hruby with another dive into the AI world, this time with a focus on AI generated text, a look at current AI regulations, and a really freaky video featuring Arnold Schwarzeneggar as Whitney Houston. As per usual, plenty to think about, plenty to get excited about, plenty to strike fear in your real…
Online stores can be a great addition to your screen printing business and there are many different ways to run them. In this Shop Talk, Peter Rinnig of QRST’s and Pam Ikegami of Doing Good Merch and Ink Kitchen discuss types of stores you can run, how to choose an e-commerce platform, ways to handle…
Rick sat down with Yoann Giorsetti, Managing Director of heat transfer vinyl manufacturer Siser North America, to discuss approaches to sustainability in manufacturing in the US and Europe and to share how we as business owners can influence our suppliers to pursue more sustainable practices. There are many ways decorators and suppliers can reduce their…
After a great show that the Printing United show will be, what would be better than to spend some time with friends for a good cause with a Sam Adams beer, some great BarBQ, and of course a free cool shirt. The Ink Kitchen will be hosting a very positive event “Blues at the…
Michelle Moxley Hruby has done it again, a great episode on AI in all it’s wonder, awesome potential and frightening potential. You will have much to ponder as this episode on Illusion has some deep dives. Hats off, hands on, and giving AI the finger! Michelle Moxley Hruby ultimately lands on a creepy smiley face,…
