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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.

NRF: Import cargo volume expected to remain down year-over-year until spring Market research News 

NRF: Import cargo volume expected to remain down year-over-year until spring

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Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see its first month-over-month gain in six months during January but is expected to remain down year over year until spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “There should be a brief bump in imports this month ahead... Read More
FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 gains IMAX certification Partnerships 

FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 gains IMAX certification

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Fujifilm Holdings Corp. announced its FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55, it’s first digital cinema camera purpose-built for professional filmmaking, has joined the list of IMAX-certified digital cameras. IMAX certifies select high-end, best-in-class digital cameras that meet the company’s standards – these cameras are carefully selected for their high-quality image capture and the ability to shoot in IMAX’s exclusive Expanded Aspect Ratios.... Read More
Fujifilm expands specialty toner portfolio with Metallic Gold for REVORIA PRESS EC2100S and SC285S News Updates 

Fujifilm expands specialty toner portfolio with Metallic Gold for REVORIA PRESS EC2100S and SC285S

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Business Innovation Division, announces the availability of metallic Gold toner for the first time on its REVORIA PRESS EC2100S and SC285S models. This introduction significantly broadens the creative potential and commercial appeal of digital print applications and empowers customers with the ability to produce more dynamic designs. This noteworthy expansion brings the total number of specialty... Read More
Insta360 adds two AI 4K webcams: Link 2 Pro & Link 2C Pro New Products 

Insta360 adds two AI 4K webcams: Link 2 Pro & Link 2C Pro

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Insta360 announced the launch of Insta360 Link 2 Pro and Insta360 Link 2C Pro, two next-generation AI 4K webcams designed to close the gap between traditional webcams and professional camera-and-microphone setups. Both models feature a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor with dual native ISO for improved low-light performance and more natural exposure across changing lighting conditions, paired with advanced HDR for greater detail... Read More
C+A Global Introduces the KODAK Printomatic+ Instant Print Camera New Products 

C+A Global Introduces the KODAK Printomatic+ Instant Print Camera

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C+A Global, a Kodak brand licensee, announced the availability of the KODAK Printomatic+, which features a 10MP resolution sensor for sharp, vibrant photo prints, rapid-print technology and smudge-proof, tear-resistant photo paper with sticky-back options. The KODAK Printomatic+ is now available on Amazon for $79.99. For more information, please visit kodakphotoplus.com. “The KODAK Printomatic+ is a testament to our commitment to delivering high-quality, intuitive devices that... Read More
Easy Cut Studio 6.016 available for Vevor Smart1, Vevor TT450 and Roland CMcutters News Updates 

Easy Cut Studio 6.016 available for Vevor Smart1, Vevor TT450 and Roland CMcutters

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EasyCut announced the release of Easy Cut Studio 6.016, an upgrade of its sign design and vinyl cutting software. This updated version brings support for several new vinyl cutters, including Vevor Smart1, Vevor TT450, E-Cut TT-450, YOW! CraftY and Roland CM series cutters, and also brings a series of improvements aimed at enhancing the user experience, the company said. Read More
Peakto introduces AI-driven culling and deduplication across photo libraries News Updates 

Peakto introduces AI-driven culling and deduplication across photo libraries

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CYME announced Peakto 2.6, the latest version of its AI-powered media manager for Mac, which now adds AI-based deduplication and culling across an entire photo library. Peakto analyzes all of a user’s photos, regardless of where they live: across folders, multiple software catalogs, external hard drives, or NAS systems. Traditional culling tools operate locally and in silos, the company says.... Read More
Fujifilm North America announces U.S. availability for instax mini EVO Cinema, instax mini Link+ smartphone printer New Products 

Fujifilm North America announces U.S. availability for instax mini EVO Cinema, instax mini Link+ smartphone printer

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Imaging Division, has announced the U.S. introduction of the instax mini Evo Cinema, which was previously announced last week. The only real difference is that the “Eras Dial” on the Japanese version is called a “Gen Dial” on the U.S. version. The Gen Dial allows users to apply photo effects from 10 different eras to their... Read More
Prograde Digital announces Pro Card Caddy New Products 

Prograde Digital announces Pro Card Caddy

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ProGrade Digital announces its new Pro Card Caddy, a premium memory card case designed to keep media organized and secure. Engineered for professional creators, the Pro Card Caddy shares the same outer form factor as ProGrade Digital readers for seamless workspace integration and features ProGrade’s patented magnetic base, allowing it to securely stack with ProGrade Digital docks, hubs, readers, SSDs,... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT bonus: WPPI keynote with Annie Leibovitz is included Events News 

Photo Imaging CONNECT bonus: WPPI keynote with Annie Leibovitz is included

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Photo Imaging CONNECT attendees get a bonus with their conference badge: A full WPPI conference pass that includes all seminars, the WPPI Expo, exclusive parties, after-hours events, and more. The badge also grants you access to the opening keynote featuring influential portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz. After the keynote, she will also meet attendees for an exclusive book signing. Photo Imaging... Read More
Circana: December retail sales reinforce the 2025 spending plateau Market research 

Circana: December retail sales reinforce the 2025 spending plateau

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Total retail spending remained steady in December, as consumers continued to spend, according to Circana, LLC. Amid persistent price elevation, however, they also made it clear, through reduced demand, they have spending limitations. In the combined five weeks ending Jan. 3, 2026, U.S. retail sales revenue was flat across food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and discretionary product segments, and unit... Read More
Circana: Holiday shopping insights shows in-store spending up Market research News 

Circana: Holiday shopping insights shows in-store spending up

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Circana posted a preliminary holiday sales report. The early signals from Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 reveal a significant shift in spending behaviors. Unlike the consistency of previous years, income disparity is driving distinct patterns this season. Spending Diverges by Income: Unlike last year’s consistent spending across demographics, Black Friday and Cyber Monday levels diverged significantly this year. Lower-income... Read More
WhiteWall joins Irys ad-free photo app as founding partner Partnerships 

WhiteWall joins Irys ad-free photo app as founding partner

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WhiteWall, the provider of high-quality wall art, photo prints, and fine art prints, is supporting the new Irys app as a founding partner, alongside Leica Camera. With this partnership, WhiteWall brings its printing expertise directly to the digital community of photographers. The Irys app puts photographers and their work at the forefront. At a time when video content and algorithms dominate... Read More
Apple introduces Apple Creator Studio subscription service for its creative apps Marketing New Products 

Apple introduces Apple Creator Studio subscription service for its creative apps

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Apple has expanded its subscription portfolio with the Apple Creator Studio, a collection of powerful creative apps made up Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and later Freeform. Final Cut Pro introduces exceptional new video editing tools and intelligent features for Mac and iPad to improve the efficiency of even the most complex workflows. For the... Read More
RICOH launches the RICOH GR IV Monochrome New Products 

RICOH launches the RICOH GR IV Monochrome

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Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. announced the launch of the RICOH GR IV Monochrome, a camera specialized for monochrome photography. The camera, based on the RICOH GR IV premium compact digital camera, is equipped with a dedicated image sensor to achieve the ultimate in monochrome expression. The RICOH GR IV Monochrome will be available mid-February at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized... Read More