Print buying

Report claims DM brings in a third of sales to retail sector

The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) has released its first Value of DM report, revealing that direct marketing contributed more than a third of sales to the retail sector in 2009.

Glamour magazine gets tailor-made treatment for eight UK regions

Cond Nast's Glamour women's magazine has regionalised its September edition with eight different versions.

Digital print produces textured photos for the blind

Estudios Durero has worked with photographer Juan Torre to produce an exhibition of 'images to be touched', which are being shown at the Spanish national blind association (ONCE) Tifologic museum in...

Pyramid produces 'surf's up' wrapped Spark for Chevrolet

Chevrolet turned to Weybridge, Surrey-based Pyramid Visuals to transform its Spark super-mini into a Woody Wagon for the recent Boardmasters surf festival in Newquay, Cornwall.

Avon mute over catalogue tender winner as Pindar shrugs off loss

Beauty giant Avon has confirmed that it plans to move catalogue production away from incumbent Pindar, but has declined to comment on industry speculation that RR Donnelley will become its new...

River retains Virgin Holidays mag work

Customer publishing house River has kept its contract to produce Virgin Holidays' Rock and Roam magazine work after seeing off six rival agencies.

Signs Express completes 'Relentless Boardmasters' vehicle wrap with HP Designjet L25500

Signs Express has used its HP Designjet L25500 to complete a vehicle wrap to promote for the 'Relentless Boardmasters' skate, surf and music festival on the 4-8 August.

PrintWeek Power 100 revealed

Welcome to the ninth annual PrintWeek Power 100, our roll call of the most powerful people in print.

Cuts in public sector could offer opportunities for gain in print

Suppliers to public sector authorities are coming under increasing pressure to cut prices, according to a number of printers.

APS wins contract with Family Investments

APS Group has won a three-year mailing contract with Child Trust Fund provider Family Investments.