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1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. enters agreement to sell PersonalizationMall.com and Things Remembered to PlanetArt Acquisitions News 

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. enters agreement to sell PersonalizationMall.com and Things Remembered to PlanetArt

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1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. a provider of expressions announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell PersonalizationMall.com and Things Remembered to PlanetArt, LLC, for approximately $45 million in cash, subject to customary closing conditions. Claranova completed the sale of its PlanetArt division for $169.5 million to General Atlantic Credit’s Atlantic Park fund and the PlanetArt management team in June 2025... Read More
British electronics retailer AO completes purchase of camera retailer Jessops Acquisitions 

British electronics retailer AO completes purchase of camera retailer Jessops

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U.K. electronics retailer AO World plc completed the acquisition of Jessops, a leading specialist photography retailer, from Peter Jones CBE, the “Dragon’s Den” host who bought the retailer in 2013. The chain was founded in Leicester in 1935 by Frank Jessop. By 2023, the company reported revenues of £19.97 million, a decrease of 7.5 per cent on the previous year... Read More
Adobe completes acquisition of Topaz Labs Acquisitions 

Adobe completes acquisition of Topaz Labs

Gary Pageau
Adobe completed its acquisition of Topaz Labs, an AI company specializing in industry-leading video and image enhancement models. Topaz Labs will continue as a standalone brand, and Adobe and Topaz will bring advanced capabilities directly into the tools and workflows creative professionals and enterprises already use. Adobe’s mission is to empower everyone to create and that means giving our customers... Read More
Fujifilm partners with Myseum.AI to power Picture Party’s Print Service Acquisitions News 

Fujifilm partners with Myseum.AI to power Picture Party’s Print Service

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Myseum.AI, Inc. , a privacy-first agentic AI and social media technology company, announced it has partnered with FUJIFILM North America Corp., to bring print-on-demand products to users of the Company’s Picture Party platform. The new service, available later this month, allows users to seamlessly choose and order everything from classic photo prints to mugs, canvas prints, totes, puzzles, coasters, pillows,... Read More
WSJ: OpenAI buying Glass Imaging smartphone camera tech startup Acquisitions News 

WSJ: OpenAI buying Glass Imaging smartphone camera tech startup

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The Wall Street Journal reports OpenAI has purchased Glass Imaging, a startup developing technology to develop high-quality cameras in smartphones. The report said the deal valued Glass Imaging at $300 million; last year, a Series A funding round last year valued the company at $100 million. Glass Imaging, is developing technology that uses artificial intelligence to produce image quality on... Read More
Durst Group will acquire MPS packaging printing equipment Acquisitions 

Durst Group will acquire MPS packaging printing equipment

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Durst Group, a leading international manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, announced that MPS Printing B.V., the Netherlands-based specialist in flexographic printing systems for the label and flexible packaging industry, will become part of the Durst Group on Jan. 1, 2027, through the acquisition of its holding company, and will operate under the name MPS – A Durst... Read More
Apogee Enterprises buys GroGlass Acquisitions 

Apogee Enterprises buys GroGlass

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Apogee Enterprises, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance coated materials, including Chromaluxe, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SIA “GroGlass” for up to €62.5 million (approximately $72.5 million at current exchange rates) on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to customary closing conditions. The purchase price includes up to €10 million (approximately $11.6 million at current exchange... Read More
GoPro announces merger plan with Starman Optical Inc. Acquisitions 

GoPro announces merger plan with Starman Optical Inc.

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After announcing plans to seek a buyer, GoPro Inc. announced plans to merge with Starman Optical Inc., a privately held optical-photonics company. In connection with the proposed transaction, GoPro shareholders will receive an aggregate cash payment of $285 million, or $1.14 per share, subject to potential adjustment based on GoPro’s net working capital at closing and will maintain ownership of... Read More
Tamron confirms Sony is making a bid for lens-maker Tamron Acquisitions News 

Tamron confirms Sony is making a bid for lens-maker Tamron

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Reuters reports Japanese camera lens maker Tamron Co. Ltd. confirmed the rumors it had received ​an acquisition proposal from Sony Group and that it has ‌established a committee to review its options. Following is Tamron’s statement: Yesterday, there were certain media reports by Diamond Online stating that Tamron Co., Ltd. had received an acquisition proposal. However, this information was not... Read More
CEWE acquires Kodak Alaris’s global Kodak Moments business Acquisitions News Opinion 

CEWE acquires Kodak Alaris’s global Kodak Moments business

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CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA signed an agreement with Kodak Alaris, a portfolio company of Kingswood Capital Management, to acquire the KODAK MOMENTS Retail Photo Solutions business unit. With this acquisition, CEWE said it is expanding its core Photofinishing business internationally, improving its position in physical retail, and expanding its presence at the point of sale. KODAK MOMENTS Retail Photo... Read More
Apollo Funds complete acquisitions of Emerald and Questex Acquisitions News 

Apollo Funds complete acquisitions of Emerald and Questex

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Apollo Global Management announced Apollo-managed funds have completed the previously announced acquisitions of Emerald Holding, Inc.  and Questex, LLC.  Emerald Holdings is a leading B2B event organizer, who properties include WPPI. The transaction brings together two highly complementary businesses to create a leading B2B experiential events and media platform with enhanced scale, expanded capabilities, and a strong foundation for growth,... Read More
CEWE completes sale of Commercial Online-Print Division to Cimpress Acquisitions News 

CEWE completes sale of Commercial Online-Print Division to Cimpress

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CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA announced July 2 that it had completed the sale of its previously announced Commercial Online-Print division to Cimpress. The transaction includes the SAXOPRINT production facility in Dresden as well as the sales units viaprinto and LASERLINE. With the successful completion of the transaction, CEWE said it is further strengthening its profile as a focused brand... Read More
CameraMall takes ownership of Dan’s Camera City Acquisitions 

CameraMall takes ownership of Dan’s Camera City

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Dan’s Camera City, the long-standing mid-Pennsylvania camera retailer, has changed hands, according to a post on the website. Dan’s Camera City will be owned by Craig Kufta and Desmond Rio, who have built CameraMall into a vibrant regional chain. Kufta is a second-generation camera store owner who, in 2015, partnered with Rio to co-found CameraMall while he was attending the University of... Read More
Harrier buys Halstan Holdings print businesses in the U.K., Germany Acquisitions News 

Harrier buys Halstan Holdings print businesses in the U.K., Germany

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Halstan Holdings announced that Harrier has acquired all of Halstan’s print interests in both the UK and Germany. The move marks an exciting new chapter for both businesses, broadening Harrier’s capabilities into new sectors while strengthening its European footprint, the company said.  Halstan will continue to operate as usual, with its experienced team, customer relationships, and day-to-day operations unchanged, of the remaining Halstan... Read More