Instant print shop/franchises
Interview: ‘We want to get back to our dynamic heyday’
When then managing director Nigel Toplis left Kall Kwik in 2002, after a decade in which he had worked his way up from marketing controller, the franchise chain had around 170 centres the length and...
Overmatter: Kwik birthday
1984. It seems like a long time ago. Wait, it WAS a long time ago. Notable happenings included the pound note being withdrawn from circulation, the original Band Aid, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood...
Kall Kwik network to roll out Infigo Catfish web-to-print platform
The Bardon Group is to roll out the Catfish web-to-print (W2P) platform to its network of Kall Kwik licensees after securing a deal with Infigo Software.
Grafenia to roll out cross-media platform to help combat falling sales
Printing.com parent Grafenia is poised to launch a new cross-media platform for franchisees later this year, which it hopes will help combat falling revenues in its traditional print franchise...
Interview: ‘Post recession, it’s all about expansion’
With more than 30 years in the printing industry under her belt, Fastsigns chief executive Catherine Monson is steeped in both print and the franchise model. She took over at Fastsigns five years ago,...
Moo.com 'dips toe' in retail with first physical store
Moo.com has opened its first retail store at No.27 Boxpark in Shoreditch as it explores the benefits a physical presence can bring to its online empire.
Kall Kwik seeks franchisees for business model overhaul
Iconic print franchise Kall Kwik is to be relaunched and is looking for new franchisees.
Xerox in twin colour press launch
Xerox has announced two new digital print engines aimed at in-plants, high street and commercial printers producing jobs ranging from photobooks and brochures to DM and catalogues.
PrintCaf franchise launched for young professionals print needs
GDL has launched PrintCaf, a print franchise aimed at students and young professionals, which it claims offers "a modern high-performance friendly and helpful print environment".
Epson and DPS team up for DPS Select 2012 open house
Epson and large format reseller Digital Photo Solutions will team up to show a range of Epson large-format printers, including the first UK showing of the SureColor T-series, at an open day next week.