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The Power of Print

Last Thursday marked the grand finale of our month-long Print Week celebrations. From packed rooms and award winners to the connections that brought our industry together, here are some of the highlights that made it so memorable.

401(k) Refund Checks: Why They’re Not Always a Good Thing

Receiving money back from a 401(k) plan may seem like a win, but it often signals that the plan failed IRS nondiscrimination testing. When this happens, certain employees may be required to take corrective distributions, which can lead to unexpected tax consequences and reduced long-term retirement savings. The article also explains how better plan design can help prevent this issue.

USPS Announces Fuel Surcharge

The USPS filed notice with the PRC to impose an 8% fuel charge on competitive products, effective April 26, 2026 - January 17, 2027. Recent hikes in fuel prices - over a dollar in the last month alone - have had a significant impact. This is the first fuel surcharge the USPS has ever imposed.

Can EPR & Single-Serve Beverage Packaging Coexist?

As extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws spread to more states, Packaging Digest asked beverage industry analysts what the ramifications could be for beverage manufacturers and their prevalent use of single-serve packaging.

Local Up Your Print Sales to Combat Rising Fuel Costs

Fuel prices are rapidly climbing right now, which sends a tsunami of rising costs through the economy. Businesses respond by tightening marketing budgets, which has a direct effect on the print industry. Fuel costs are outside a printer’s control. How you respond to them is not.

Sell Hard, Sell Nothing

You work hard but have no sales to show for it. Selling owners can relate to that. Being busy but not productive is often the rule, not the exception. This week's Short Attention Span Sales Tip changes that.