Weekly Snapshot

Running a shop today means balancing growth with constant change — from how you learn and train your team to how you produce and deliver products. This week, look at how the industry is investing in education and finding new ways to stay competitive. Plus, meet P&M Apparel, a shop that oozes personality in everything it does.

Headlines From Around the Industry

• Registration Open for the Sustainable Merch Summit
  • Why it matters: Weeding through sustainability noise can be tough. Navigate certifications, transparency, and sourcing through practical, real conversations with print, promo, and apparel pros.
• The Rogue Academy Launches as Elevated Education for Decorators
  • Why it matters: The launch highlights a broader shift in the apparel decoration industry from informal, self-taught learning to more formalized training that combines production expertise with business strategy.
• Former ASOS CEO Joins Kornit Digital to Help Shape Future of On-Demand Fashion
  • Why it matters: The move comes as major retail and e-commerce fashion players shift toward more demand-driven production.

Featured Picks

• P&M Apparel: Leading with Legacy
  • Why we picked it: The shop’s family history, ethos, and playful eccentricity have built a story worth being a part of.
• Building a Digital Printing Training Program That Works
  • Why we picked it: A strong digital printing training program helps shops improve consistency, efficiency, and reduce waste.
• What’s Trending Now: How Convergence Shows Up in Printing
  • Why we picked it: From apparel and promo to signage and packaging, convergence is reshaping how print businesses grow, compete, and profit.