Visual 1st announces 2024 panel topics and confirmed presenters Events News 

Visual 1st announces 2024 panel topics and confirmed presenters

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Visual 1st, the annual conference promoting innovation and partnerships in the photo and video industry, announces this year’s panel topics, as well as the first fireside chat presenter, moderators, panelists, presenters, and Visual 1st Awards judges. Visual 1st will be held Oct. 16-17, 2024, in San Francisco. The Dead Pixels Society is a Visual 1st and will once again hold... Read More
Freepik announces acquisition of Magnific Acquisitions News 

Freepik announces acquisition of Magnific

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Freepik announced its acquisition of AI-image upscaler Magnific. The acquisition is Freepik’s biggest to date – it acquired EyeEm (Germany) last year, and Videvo (UK), Original Mockups (Colombia), and Iconfinder (Denmark) in 2022, the company said. Terms weren’t disclosed. The founders of Magnific, Javi López and Emilio Nicolás, will continue to focus on their own AI innovation, testing and developing new ideas. Although Magnific will operate as... Read More
NRF: Census data shows retail sales moderated in April News 

NRF: Census data shows retail sales moderated in April

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Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today shows retail sales moderated in April, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Even though household income and job growth are compressing, the consumer spending picture remains positive,” Kleinhenz said. “The softer pace of spending is due in part to consumers being selective and prioritizing retail purchases. Yet, consumers remain willing... Read More
CEWE reports first-quarter sales increase 6.6% Earnings reports News 

CEWE reports first-quarter sales increase 6.6%

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CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA  announcd group turnover increased by +6.6% to 165.7 million euros in the first quarter of 2024, setting a new high for the first quarter (Q1 2023: 155.3 million euros). At the same time, group EBIT improved by EUR 2.9 million to EUR 8.1 million (Q1 2023: EUR 5.2 million). All business segments contributed to this:... Read More
JONDO UK expands EU operations with launch of Czech Republic factory News 

JONDO UK expands EU operations with launch of Czech Republic factory

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JONDO UK, a leading provider of premium wall art decor solutions, announced the grand opening of its manufacturing facility in the Czech Republic. With a focus on innovation, quality, and unparalleled service, the new factory represents a significant milestone for JONDO UK as it expands its operations in Europe and reinforces its commitment to delivering exceptional wall art decor products... Read More
Layflat.com showcasing binding innovations for HP Indigo 18K at Drupa Events News 

Layflat.com showcasing binding innovations for HP Indigo 18K at Drupa

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Layflat.com AG, the world leader in high-volume photobook production equipment, will feature the industry-leading LF 2000 Max at Drupa 2024, May 28-June 7, in Düsseldorf. As the preferred photobook finishing partner for HP, the Layflat.com exhibition will showcase how this solution is ideal for printers offering softcover books. “At Drupa 2024, Layflat.com will be showing the LF 2000 All-in near... Read More
KEH announces it is preferred camera provider for Atlanta Falcons Marketing News 

KEH announces it is preferred camera provider for Atlanta Falcons

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KEH, the reseller of pre-owned camera gear, announced it will become the Preferred Provider of Camera Gear for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. Aligning with set sustainability goals, the Falcons will utilize KEH’s trade-in program, which allows the organization to responsibly replace current cameras and related digital equipment with new, professional gear to continue to provide world-class sports and entertainment content.... Read More
Kodak reports level earnings on 10 percent sales decline in first quarter Earnings reports 

Kodak reports level earnings on 10 percent sales decline in first quarter

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Eastman Kodak Co., reported first-quarter consolidated revenues of $249 million, compared with $278 million for Q1 2023, a decrease of $29 million or 10 percent. The company reported gross profit of $49 million, compared with $50 million for Q1 2023, a decrease of $1 million or 2 percent, and  GAAP net income of $32 million, compared with net income of... Read More
Fujifilm reports 3.6% increase in annual revenues Earnings reports News 

Fujifilm reports 3.6% increase in annual revenues

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FUJIFILM Holdings Corp., announced, in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, revenue increased by 3.6% year-over-year to JPY2,960.9 billion, mainly due to strong sales in the Medical Systems and Imaging businesses and the impact of exchange rates. Thanks to revenue growth and the impact of exchange rates, operating income amounted to JPY276.7 billion, an increase of 1.3% year-over-year. Net... Read More
Insights into Business Revival and Market Disruption, with Ben Gibson News Podcasts 

Insights into Business Revival and Market Disruption, with Ben Gibson

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Embark on exploring the corporate world’s natural progression with tech industry veteran Ben Gibson as he and host Gary Pageau navigate the “EMFL” model together. Gibson sheds light on how companies are born out of innovation and mature through marketing, financial acumen, and sometimes, legal restructuring. Anchored by Gibson’s rich experiences at large companies like GE, Eastman Kodak Co., and Logitech, the discussion offers an analytical lens... Read More
Kornit Digital reports first quarter 2024 results Earnings reports News 

Kornit Digital reports first quarter 2024 results

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Textile printing equipment maker Kornit Digital Ltd.a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand, digital fashion and textile production technologies, reported today its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. “Despite enduring macroeconomic challenges, we saw success with the strategic initiatives we implemented in Q4 and early this quarter.” said Ronen Samuel, Kornit’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our pipeline for... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows retail sales grew in April Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows retail sales grew in April

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Retail sales grew modestly from the month before in April, but a shift in the timing of Easter appeared to be behind a slight year-over-year decline, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation. “Consumer spending continues to drive economic growth and retail sales increases, though we see some moderation in spending... Read More
Mastering Volume Photography conference coming up June 17-19 Events 

Mastering Volume Photography conference coming up June 17-19

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ImageQuix is offering its 16th annual Mastering Volume Photography (MVP) conference, June 17-19, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, NV. Among the educational highlights is keynote speaker Redmond Ramos, who will speak on overcoming obstacles. Ramos is a veteran who served in Afghanistan and, after an IED explosion caused him to lose his legs, he went... Read More