Weekly Snapshot

This week’s coverage centers on growth — from major M&A moves reshaping wide-format printing opportunities to practical strategies for boosting sales with AI and sharpening your DTG skills.

Headlines From Around the Industry

• Brother Industries Announces Plans to Acquire Mutoh
  • Why it matters: The continued cycle of M&A activity highlights growth, industry reshaping, and convergence between printing verticals.
• STAHLS’ Announces New TPT Managing Director
  • Why it matters: Leadership changes at major suppliers often signal strategic shifts that impact decorators.
• The Print Crew Launches as Free Business-Focused Community for Screen Printers
  • Why it matters: A dedicated, free network gives screen printers a place to learn practical business approaches together and build supportive connections that help shops grow.

Featured Picks

• How AI Can Assist in the Sales Process
  • Why we picked it: AI tools can help build better customer communication as well as improve internal sales workflow.
• Which Apparel Trend Do You Wish Would Go Away?
  • Why we picked it: A light, real-world snapshot of what decorators and industry pros are ready to see fade — useful context for merch planning and customer conversations.
• Mastering DTG: 4 Advanced Printing Techniques for Out-of-the-Box Apparel Customization
  • Why we picked it: Growing as a decorator means pushing the boundaries of your technical skills while creating unique custom merch.