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Rise Above Research: High level of interest in using AI to be more creative with photo printing Market research 

Rise Above Research: High level of interest in using AI to be more creative with photo printing

Gary Pageau
According to the latest photo printing study from Rise Above Research, a sizable percentage of US consumers are interested in using AI to assist them in being more creative with photo prints. Overall, 38% of respondents in the Rise Above Research 2026 US Photo Printing Study said they are either “interested” or “very interested” in using AI for creative purposes... Read More
NRF: Summer events fueling consumer spending Market research 

NRF: Summer events fueling consumer spending

Gary Pageau
Travel and mid-year promotions make summer a key spending season for consumers and retailers, but this year stands out with more opportunities than usual to celebrate, connect and spend. From the 2026 FIFA World Cup to America’s 250th anniversary, the calendar is packed with events bringing people together, according to NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews.... Read More
Popsa research reveals most smartphone photos are never revisited Feature Market research News 

Popsa research reveals most smartphone photos are never revisited

Gary Pageau , ,
Photo curation app Popsa recently conducted a survey among 8,000 consumers, revealing almost three-quarters of photos on smartphones are never seen again, due to overload and emotional complexity. Almost half actively avoid photos from certain periods of their lives – with past relationships and grief the biggest triggers. Almost half of the respondents feel more emotionally connected to memories after... Read More
Circana: Consumer spending remains resilient amid shifting demand patterns in May Market research 

Circana: Consumer spending remains resilient amid shifting demand patterns in May

Gary Pageau
Marketing research firm Circana said U.S. consumers continued to spend in May despite mounting economic pressures, underscoring ongoing resilience even as purchasing behaviors evolve. Overall retail spending rose 1.3% year over year, while unit demand declined 1.5%, signaling a more selective and value-conscious shopper. May spending patterns highlighted increasingly erratic consumer behavior, shaped in part by the delayed impact of... Read More
NRF: Father’s Day spending to hit record $27.9 billion Market research 

NRF: Father’s Day spending to hit record $27.9 billion

Gary Pageau ,
Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $27.9 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This marks an increase from the previous record of $24 billion set last year. “Despite economic pressures, Father’s Day remains just as important to shoppers as in years past,” NRF... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew again in May Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew again in May

Gary Pageau
Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales maintained momentum in May, driven by a resilient labor market and consumers’ continued willingness to spend on retail goods despite pressure from elevated gas... Read More
Import cargo volume to see year-over-year gain again in June, then remain below 2025 levels into fall Market research 

Import cargo volume to see year-over-year gain again in June, then remain below 2025 levels into fall

Gary Pageau ,
Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to see a skewed year-over-year bump again this month in anticipation of more tariffs and rising fuel prices but then remain below last year’s levels into the fall, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “We expect to see a... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew in April despite high gas prices and sustained inflation Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew in April despite high gas prices and sustained inflation

Gary Pageau
Retail sales rose for the seventh consecutive month in April, even as gas prices rose and inflation remained stubborn, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales continued to grow in April despite higher gas prices driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran, cautious consumer sentiment and the persistent... Read More
The US software company Keypoint Intelligence has joined Total Specific Solutions Acquisitions Market research 

The US software company Keypoint Intelligence has joined Total Specific Solutions

Gary Pageau ,
Total Specific Solutions has acquired Keypoint Intelligence, a provider of data, market intelligence, and analytical software for the global digital imaging industry. With the acquisition of this insight-driven company, TSS further strengthens its market position in North America following the acquisition of GeoSoftware. Keypoint Intelligence is a data services, business intelligence, and document management solution provider serving the digital imaging... Read More
NRF: Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Below 2025 Levels Despite May-June Bump Market research News 

NRF: Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Below 2025 Levels Despite May-June Bump

Gary Pageau
Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below last year’s levels into early fall despite a skewed year-over-year bump in May and June, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “The numbers show a year-over-year increase for the next two months, but that’s only because of the sharp... Read More
NRF: Mother’s Day spending expected to hit record $38 billion Market research News 

NRF: Mother’s Day spending expected to hit record $38 billion

Gary Pageau ,
Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is expected to reach a record $38 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses last year’s total spending of $34.1 billion and exceeds the previous record of $35.7 billion set in 2023. “Mother’s Day remains a priority for many... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT: Reinventing the Yearbook Market research 

Photo Imaging CONNECT: Reinventing the Yearbook

Gary Pageau , , , ,
At the recent Photo Imaging CONNECT session “Reinvent the Yearbook,” American Photo Marketing’s Mark Hommerding and Captura’s Tim McCain explored how technology, AI, and shifting market dynamics are reshaping one of school photography’s most enduring products. Hommerding detailed an experimental “graduation book” concept—an AI-assisted, personalized yearbook alternative designed to increase average order value and deepen customer engagement. Produced on a... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT: Zenfolio SOPI survey highlights key trends in the State of the Photography Industry Market research News 

Photo Imaging CONNECT: Zenfolio SOPI survey highlights key trends in the State of the Photography Industry

Gary Pageau ,
A new industry survey from Zenfolio offers a detailed snapshot of how professional photographers are adapting to economic pressure, technological change, and shifting customer expectations. Presented by Zenfolio’s Kurt Hilmerson, the “State of the Photography Industry” survey—nicknamed “SOPI”—draws on responses from more than 5,000 photographers across 90 countries, making it one of the most comprehensive annual looks at the global... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew in March as tax refunds offset rising gas prices Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew in March as tax refunds offset rising gas prices

Gary Pageau
Retail sales rose again in March as consumers received higher-than-usual tax refunds that made up for increased gasoline prices, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales grew for a sixth consecutive month in March as the first wave of tax refunds offset higher gas prices resulting from the... Read More