LocaliQ Launches Voice AI Agent to Transform Prospect Conversations
Amazon Brings Prime Delivery Speeds as Fast as the Same Day to Thousands of Smaller Cities, Towns, and Rural Communities
AAP April 2025 StatShot Report: Overall Publishing Industry Down 4.0% for Month of April, and Down 0.2% Year-To-Date
FSC and ASI Develop Training Manual to Strengthen Core Labour Requirements Implementation Across CoC Certification
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Declined 0.1% in May
Amcor and Cofigeo partner to create multi-compartment tray designed for convenience and sustainability
Sheridan Expands Capacity and Advances Book and Publication Production at Kentucky Facilities
UPM’s stream water program expands to include catchment areas
Axel Springer Hopes To Build A New AI-Driven Business
Savvas Offers K-12 Educators Free Access to Robust Science of Reading Resources
New investigation into certified takeaway food container supply chains
Implementing the Remedy Framework – Addressing challenges one step at a time
New Documentary Series Shines Spotlight on America’s Trucking Industry
Fiat launches industry-first car using recycled material from used beverage cartons
TC Transcontinental Acquires Middleton Group to Further Grow its In-Store Marketing (ISM) Activities
Cascades divests South Carolina tissue mill
LD 1423 Makes Commonsense Improvements to Maine’s EPR Program
News Corp Extends Contract with Chief Executive Robert Thomson
‘The Washington Post’ Consolidates Print Sections
Atlantic and Mars Talk of A Healthier Model for Packaging
FSC publication highlights certification’s value in impact investing
Pittsburg company expands with major facility investment
Smell That? It’s the Scent of Higher Direct Mail Response Rates
AF&PA Releases May 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
AF&PA Releases May 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
Lecta publishes its 2024 Sustainability Report
AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report 6/20/25
Key Currency Exchange Rates 6/20/25
Stora Enso initiates a strategic review of its Swedish forest assets
Here’s how tariffs are affecting consumer behavior
Newspaper Publishers Required To Use Cross-Strap Bundles When Mailing Starting July 1
Bee chalet will help protect the biodiversity of Italy’s forests
Amcor Ghent celebrates packaging innovation powered by a century of expertise
Trusted Resources for Sustainable Printing: Where to Start
Solenis and NCH Corporation to Join Forces
Hearst Magazines To Bring AURA to Programmatic Buyers on Amazon DSP
Research Growth, AI Licensing, and Cost Reduction Drive Wiley’s Fiscal 2025 Results
Pregis Shares 2024 Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress in Circular Product Innovation, Emissions Accountability, and Global Impact
The future of fresh: Succeeding in the PPWR era with fruit and vegetable packaging materials
Big News: Sunday 1 Has a New Home!
Ahlstrom completes its new production unit for advanced molecular filtration media in Turin, Italy
Tree planters to plant 28 million seedlings in 2025 season!
Skogn to start production of book paper
Double the Days, Millions of Deals: Amazon Announces Prime Day Event from July 8 to July 11
Businesses to continue AI investment with voice assistants, chatbots
‘The Detroit Free Press’ and ‘The Detroit News’ Are Separating
Advocating for the role of forests in nature-based solutions
Print Matters! Consumers Prefer Paper for Learning, Trust, and Everyday Life
Amcor develops first-of-its-kind more sustainable shrink bag
Crown Holdings, Inc. Announces Gary Gavin as President of the Americas Division
Innovation and creativity: the importance of young talent for the packaging industry
Metsä Group is funding nature projects again – the focus is on supporting the nature relationship of children and youth
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): What You Need to Know & How to Stay Ahead
Print: The Multisensory Marketing Connection
Ahlström Collective Impact continues its strong commitment to UNICEF’s education work
UPM receives triple sustainability certification for the Leuna biorefinery
AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report
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Key Currency Exchange Rates
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Off-price domination continues as department stores yield more share
This week, Nordstrom announced that in the fall it will open its 25th Rack store in Texas and its seventh in Georgia, the latest in the steady build-out of its off-price business in recent…
Quad earns a spot on MM+M Agency 100 at no. 26
Quad/Graphics, Inc. a marketing experience company that solves complex marketing challenges for its clients, has been ranked 26 among the top healthcare marketing firms in North America according to the Medical…
Landa Requires Greater Investment, Announces Restructure
In a prepared statement from Landa Digital Printing, the company has initiated a "restructuring process to align the company’s structure with the current business environment and support its growth. The…
Ecommerce Trends: What is the growth trajectory for North America’s top retailers?
Tariffs and trade disputes in recent months have challenged assumptions about what ecommerce growth will look like in 2025. Digital Commerce 360 is preparing to publish the 2025 edition of its…
California EPR: “Toughest” US packaging bill under fire for delays and loopholes.
California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, also known as the Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), has drawn criticism from businesses who oppose rising financial burdens, and environmental…
Pulp and Paper’s Race to Carbon Neutrality
In the pulp and paper industry, achieving carbon neutrality is an ambitious but increasingly urgent goal that reflects the sector’s critical role in the global climate equation. Carbon neutrality means…
Canada Issues Final Guidelines on Environmental Claims to Enforce Greenwashing Rules
Tighter enforcement: New guidelines reinforce the Competition Act’s amendments, mandating proof for environmental claims. Risk of major penalties: Fines for deceptive environmental marketing can reach up to 3% of global revenue or $15M per violation. Strategic…
UPM Raflatac business area will be renamed UPM Adhesive Materials
J.Schmid is honored to bring Tiger Woods’ brand, Sun Day Red, to life through their inaugural catalog.
Sun Day Red by Tiger Woods in print. Our first print catalog arriving to mailboxes now. Tiger Woods' apparel brand, Sun Day Red, is named with three words because of…
Europe’s Bioeconomy is at a crossroads – and the next move matters. UPM Position Paper.
This is the reasoning behind our UPM Position Paper on the upcoming EU Bioeconomy Strategy. It serves as a blueprint for transforming bio-based innovation into Europe’s next growth engine. …
Green Bay Packaging Announces Leadership Transition as EVP Bryan Hollenbach Plans Retirement
Green Bay Packaging announced that Bryan Hollenbach, Executive Vice President (EVP), will retire on August 31, 2025. Matt Szymanski, who is currently the Vice President of Mill Operations, will be…
The Legacy Paper Group Announces Plans to Restart PM8 at Port Huron Mill
The Legacy Paper Group, a subsidiary of BMI Group US, today announced plans to restart Paper Machine #8 (PM8) at its Port Huron facility in Michigan, bringing 30,000 tons of…
Ricoh Unveils Pro C5400S Series with Staple-less Binding
Ricoh announced the launch of its newest color light-production sheet-fed digital printers, the RICOH Pro C5400S and RICOH Pro C5410S (RICOH Pro C5400S Series). With professional color consistency and precise…
Publicis Wins Mars’ $1.7B Global Media
Following a competitive RFP process that began last fall, snack food and candy giant Mars Inc. has appointed Publicis to lead its media, production, paid social and influencer and connected commerce capabilities. …
Canva named on CNBC’s 2025 Disruptor 50 list
We're proud to share that Canva has been named the #5 company on CNBC’s 2025 Disruptor 50 list – a recognition of private companies transforming industries and reshaping the future…
Victoria’s Secret expects $10M hit to Q2 operating income from cybersecurity breach
Victoria’s Secret & Co. held its top line mostly steady in Q1 but, according to GlobalData research, lost market share. Net sales were essentially flat to last year, nearing $1.4 billion,…
CMPC Strengthens U.S. Presence with Atlanta Launch
CMPC has officially inaugurated its new U.S. branch, CMPC Forest Products, in Atlanta, Georgia, marking a strategic move to enhance service and deepen relationships with North American clients. The inauguration,…
Industry Loses Longtime Printing Industry Steward, Dr. Harvey R. Levenson
The printing industry lost one of its greatest stewards. Dr. Harvey R. Levenson, age 83, of Pismo Beach, California, has died. A longtime educator, author, consultant, speaker, and industry expert…
Survey: 74% of Father’s Day shoppers to buy from Amazon
Consumers are taking an omnichannel approach when it comes to Father’s Day (June 15) shopping this year. A new survey from NieslenIQ reveals that 69% of shoppers are expecting to…
CohereOne + J.Schmid May 2025 Trend Report | CohereOne-Understanding Tariffs
As global trade landscapes shift, understanding tariffs isn’t just for economists—it’s essential knowledge for any business operating across borders. From protecting domestic industries to influencing global supply chains, tariffs play…
Sappi-PM2 launch doubles our paperboard capacity
920,000 tons per year...Capacity matters when you’re the most advanced North American supplier of SBS. That’s why we’ve gone all-in on new state-of-the-art machines built for bigger demands. To make…
Pixelle Updates WARN Notices for Chillicothe Paper Mill Employees-Last Day of Operation-August 10
Since the initial announcement in April, Pixelle has worked diligently with government and communitypartners to explore every viable path forward. Pixelle continues to provide impacted employees with arange of support…
Vuori has a secret recipe to take down Lululemon
There’s a reason people can’t stop touching Vuori’s joggers in the store. It’s not just the aesthetics or the fit (although those help). It’s something far more fundamental, and most…
Green Bay Packaging Breaks Ground on $1B Expansion
Green Bay Packaging has officially broken ground on its $1 billion expansion of the Arkansas Kraft Division in Morrilton, marking the start of what is now the largest capital investment…
An Empire Built on Paper Looks to Benefit From Trump’s Trade War
Suzano’s buying spree, including a Kimberly-Clark deal, shows how executives in Latin America’s largest economy can work through fraught geopolitics. Its biggest buyer is China. Its biggest prospects are in…
Molded Fiber Packaging at a Crossroads: What Brand Owners Need to Know About Cost, Supply, and Performance
As sustainability goals rise to the top of corporate agendas, molded fiber packaging has emerged as one of the most promising alternatives to plastics for brand owners across sectors such…
All roads in the EU lead to PPWR
Big changes are coming to packaging in the EU. The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will set stricter rules for recyclability, impacting businesses across industries. From 2030, all…
Update on the post office from Midland’s-Matt (the mailman) Jensen-once a year rate increases
Today, the Postal Regulatory Commission filed Order No. 8893-Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Statutory Review of the System for Regulating Rates and Classes for Market Dominant Products (Phase 2A…
The ‘most patriotic’ brands in America are…
Four retailers cracked the top 10 in a survey of the 50 for-profit brands that consumers feel best meet today’s “patriotism challenge.” Levi Strauss & Co., took the fourth spot in Brand…
Shein achieves science-based targets validation but earns an ‘F’ for fossil fuels
The fashion brand has disrupted its industry with an agile yet polluting business model. Are the haters right or can the company be climate-friendly? Few of the nearly 8,000 companies…
New world order: Ocean rates up 88% as shippers pounce on lower tariffs
It took one week for the frenzy to set in on the eastbound trans-Pacific. Mid-high average spot rates paid by shippers in the 75th percentile of the market for transit…
Interesting Post Merger Perspective-Suzano/Kimberly Clark by Marcello Collares
This year’s Vancouver Pulp Week was not about itself, but about the “after-party”: the Suzano and Kimberly-Clark (KC) joint venture in all countries except the USA, Canada, Mexico, and South…
Lululemon to raise prices as progress stalls in the US
Lululemon is raising prices and prepping for a hit to gross margin as tariffs sweep the industry, executives said on a Thursday earnings call. CFO Meghan Frank said the price…
Suzano Presentation | Joint Venture with Kimberly-Clark
Suzano presents an overview of their joint venture with Kimberly Clark. Suzano - Investor Relations
Meta Sued For Allegedly Tracking Android Users’ Web Browsing
Meta was hit this week with a new privacy lawsuit for allegedly secretly tracking users' browsing activity on mobile websites that embed Meta's analytics pixel, and linking that activity to…
Torrid closing up to 180 stores; net sales drop in Q1
Torrid Holdings Inc. met expectations for its first quarter of fiscal 2025 as it accelerates a pivot to a more digital focus. The retailer, which specializes in apparel and intimates for women sizes…
Packaging manufacturers worried by 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum
Doubling tariffs on metals imports risks unintended consequences throughout the packaging supply chain, according to the Can Manufacturers Institute and the Aluminum Association. Packaging manufacturers worried by 50% tariffs on…
Latest flip-flopping over US tariffs increases uncertainty in European pulp & paper sector
The European pulp and paper (P&P) sector was thrown into further tariff uncertainty last week. The series of announcements made it increasingly difficult to gauge how tariffs on goods imported to the US affect trade. First,…
GLGA Announces Winners of Inaugural Excellence in Leadership Awards
The Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) has launched an expanded individual achievement awards program by honoring the first winners of its new Excellence in Leadership Awards. The new awards recognize…
Joann’s future a mystery as Michaels snaps up IP, private labels
Michaels has acquired Joann’s intellectual property and private labels as its own customers’ interest in sewing grows, the company said Thursday. Michaels did not acquire any physical Joann locations as part of…
Kimberly-Clark to Invest $130M+ in Mobile Facility Expansion
Kimberly-Clark has announced a major expansion of its manufacturing operations in Mobile, Alabama, with a planned investment exceeding $130 million. The project includes the installation of a new production line…
Everything You Need to Know About Biofuels
What Are Biofuels? Biofuels are a class of renewable fuels derived from organic material known as biomass. These organic materials for biofuels include agricultural waste, corn, algae, and trees. Biomass…
Holmen Board and Paper gains high production flexibility after ANDRITZ starts up rebuilt paper machine
Holmen’s paper mill in Braviken, Sweden, is now running with maximum production efficiency and flexibility after international technology group ANDRITZ successfully completed the rebuild of the paper machine (PM52). Holmen…
Suzano and Kimberly-Clark Announce $3.4 Billion Joint Venture Partnership
Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, and Kimberly-Clark, a global leader in the consumer staples industry, today announced the creation of a US$3.4 billion joint venture focused on the manufacture,…
Heidelberg Integrates C.P. Bourg, Tecnau Finishing Into Jetfire Ink Jet Press
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is extending its portfolio for industrial digital printing and integrating postpress solutions from C.P. Bourg and Tecnau into its Jetfire 50 ecosystem. HEIDELBERG has entered into…
Tetra Pak cuts emissions in value chain by 25%1 and in its own operations by 54%2
Tetra Pak today launched its full-year 2024 (FY24) Sustainability Report, highlighting a 25% reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain since 2019, marking a further five-percentage-point improvement…
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Claims Top Spot on Amazon’s Best Books of 2025 So Far List
Amazon.com today revealed the Amazon Books Editors’ Best Books of the Year So Far list, with Charlotte McConaghy’s taut, psychological novel Wild Dark Shore earning the coveted No. 1 position. The Amazon…
Big efficiency wins don’t always require big changes. At Midland, we helped a client cut 65+ hours of manual labor per week by automating just one part of their packaging process.
Fold & tuck style cases - 15 cases per minute - No glue, no fuss—just a clean L-Clip seal Small shift. Huge impact. That’s what performance looks like. Ready to…
5,000+ Ways to Spot Your Next High-Value Customer
If you’re still segmenting lists by age, gender, and ZIP code alone, you’re paying premium CPMs to address the wrong people. In fact, a recent analysis found that nearly four in…
Kimberly-Clark to Invest $130M+ in Mobile Facility Expansion
The project includes the installation of a new production line focused on the next generation of hygiene products, expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2027. The investment…
Saks Global rescues its holiday with $350M in new financing
Saks Global has picked up $350 million in financing commitments from SLR Credit Solutions, including a $300 million first-in, last-out facility and a $50 million secured term loan facility, the company said…
German Specialty Paper Producer Feldmuehle has Filed for Insolvency, Seeks Restructuring
Feldmuehle, a German manufacturer of coated label papers and flexible packaging papers, has filed for insolvency under self-administration and seeks to restructure under the German Insolvency Act. The company explained…
Reinvented for the future: A new carton packaging approach to hand soap refills
In response to growing demand for reducing plastic in packaging, Carton Service, a Shelby, Ohio-based folding carton manufacturer specializing in gable top packaging, was seeking a partner for a unique…
Citing Strong Half, Brian Wieser Surprisingly Turns Bullish For 2025
In a surprise move following a series of consecutive downgrades, Brian Wieser has boosted the outlook for U.S. ad-spending growth this year to 6.0%. That's nearly double the percent change he…
Survey: U.S shoppers already worried about rising costs of holiday essentials
American consumers are increasingly anxious that tariffs on imported goods could dampen their holiday celebrations. More than half (61%) of respondents are concerned that tariffs will have an effect on…
Celebrating 10 million trees planted through One Print, One Tree
When we launched Canva Print, we wanted every order to make a positive impact. Through our One Print, One Tree initiative, we've now planted over 10 million trees – restoring…
Are you a book-loving, mid-level professional looking to transition to the publishing industry?
Designed for working professionals, Publishing Pathways is a free, seven-week, educational program for people with five or more years of work experience who are interested in learning about Penguin Random…
Leader Paper is Growing — and So Are Your Options
We're excited to share some big news with you—Leader Paper Products is growing to enhance our capabilities and service. We've acquired Unique Envelope, a respected, family-owned custom envelope manufacturer based…
Understanding GRI: A Backbone for Sustainability Reporting in the Paper Industry
by Phil Riebel, President, Sustainable Paper Group Inc. Sustainability reporting has become a cornerstone of credible environmental stewardship. For companies in the pulp, paper, and packaging sectors - industries that…
Monticello Mill Hits 1M Tons After Bottom-Up Culture Shift
In a remarkable turnaround story, Georgia-Pacific’s Monticello linerboard mill exceeded 1 million tons of production in 2024—an achievement shared by only a handful of facilities across North America. Monticello Mill…
Sonoco Launches New Paper-Bottom Can in North America
Sonoco has launched its new paper-bottomed can in North America. The new can, which features a paper bottom, is made from 100% recycled fiber with up to 90% sourced from…
The 7 Most Common Direct Mail Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Direct mail continues to be one of the most effective marketing tools when done right. But even seasoned marketers fall into traps that can waste time, money, and impact. After…
International Paper to Explore Building a New State-of-the-Art Sustainable Packaging Facility in Salt Lake City, Utah
International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging, today announced the strategic exploration of a new sustainable packaging facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The exploration of a prospective new…
Strengthening oversight of Intact Forest Landscapes in Brazil
Brazil is home to some of the world's most significant Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) – large, unfragmented stretches of primary forest that are critical to biodiversity and climate resilience. Ensuring…
Mattel Starts New Film, TV Studio For Brands
Looking to build on its success with “Barbie” two summers ago for its other major toy brands, Mattel has announced the formation of Mattel Studios. Mattel will be combining its…
Target leans into third-party online marketplace growth
Target Corp. is ramping up investment in its third-party online marketplace, Target Plus, as it searches for growth in a turbulent retail environment marked by cooling consumer demand and persistent economic…
Dollar General Q1 beats Street, on track to open 575 U.S. stores; boosts guidance
Dollar General Corp. got off to a strong start in fiscal year 2025 and is raising its guidance for the full year as it plans to mitigate any potential tariff…
A Current Look at the Forest Products Sector in the Lake States
As we approach mid-2025, the forest products industry across the Lake States reflects a region navigating both opportunity and constraint. While logging activity remains generally steady, external disruptions, climatic variability,…
Industry Publishes Updated Voluntary Standard for Recycling Cardboard
AF&PA and FBA announced an update to their “Voluntary Standard For Repulping and Recycling Coated or Treated Corrugated Fiberboard and its Equivalents in the Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) Recycling Stream.”…
Ahlstrom Completes the Acquisition of Pixelle’s Stevens Point Paper Mill
June 2 - The Stevens Point mill, with two paper machines, has the capacity to produce about 210,000 tons per year of specialty paper, such as coated flexible packaging papers...…
European Sodium-Ion Battery Cells Now a Reality — Made from Salt, Iron and Wood
One year after forming a strategic partnership, Stora Enso and Altris are taking meaningful steps toward building sustainable sodium-ion battery technology in Europe. The companies will present the latest progress…
Everything you should know about microplastics
If you’ve been following the global conversation around plastic pollution, you’ve probably heard of microplastics. These small particles have turned up everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the…