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Circana: Food costs are eating up more of consumers’ discretionary spending Market research News 

Circana: Food costs are eating up more of consumers’ discretionary spending

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Overall, U.S. retail sales revenue was up 1% during the four weeks of May compared to the same time in 2024, while unit demand fell 1%. As costs caused an increase in spending on food despite unchanged consumption, discretionary spending took a back seat for most consumers as they prioritized purchases, according to Circana, LLC.  “Consumers are prioritizing their spending... Read More
ScanMyPhotos customer survey reveals much more to do News 

ScanMyPhotos customer survey reveals much more to do

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Online photo digitization leader ScanMyPhotos announced the results of a customer survey, revealing there is still an enormous opportunity in the photo digitizing market. According to CEO Mitch Goldstone: “We conducted a two-part survey starting in January. I wanted to find out if people are digitizing their entire photo vault — their whole collection of pictures, not just a few favorites.... Read More
Canon makes EOS VR SYSTEM compatible with “Apple Projected Media Profile” and “spatial photo” News 

Canon makes EOS VR SYSTEM compatible with “Apple Projected Media Profile” and “spatial photo”

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Canon Inc. announced two of its RF lenses for 3D VR video—the RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE and the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE will offer compatibility with “Apple Projected Media Profile” (APMP), a QuickTime movie profile that will be supported by the Apple Vision Pro spatial computer. Canon has also announced it will make its RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL... Read More
Fujifilm installs first REVORIA PRESS EC2100S in United States News 

Fujifilm installs first REVORIA PRESS EC2100S in United States

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Business Innovation Division, announced the first installation of its FUJIFILM REVORIA PRESS EC2100S (EC2100S) at Dynagraphics, Inc., a family-owned printing company based in Decatur, Illinois. This installation, combined with a full suite of products and solutions, represents a key milestone for Fujifilm’s innovative digital press technology in the U.S. market and marks a new era of... Read More
Adobe reports record second-quarter revenue Earnings reports News 

Adobe reports record second-quarter revenue

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Adobe reported financial results for its second quarter fiscal year 2025 ended May 30, 2025. Adobe achieved record revenue of $5.87 billion in thequarter, which represents 11 percent year-over-year growth as reported and in constant currency. Diluted earnings per share was $3.94 on a GAAP basis and $5.06 on a non-GAAP basis. “Our strategy to deliver ground-breaking innovation for Business... Read More
Insta360 goes public on Shanghai stock market Investments News 

Insta360 goes public on Shanghai stock market

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On June 11, 2025, Chinese camera maker Insta360 made a splashy debut on Shanghai’s STAR Market, with its stock surging 285% on opening day and its market capitalization briefly topping ¥70 billion (over $10 billion). Founder JK Liu rang the opening bell while wielding an Insta360 X5 panoramic camera, marking him as the first 1990s-born founder to lead a company to China’s... Read More
Finding the Expert in You: How Ann Carden Transforms Expertise into Businesses Marketing News 

Finding the Expert in You: How Ann Carden Transforms Expertise into Businesses

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What if your greatest business opportunity isn’t something new, but something you already possess? In this eye-opening conversation with business growth expert Ann Carden, we explore how entrepreneurs can transform their expertise into thriving, profitable businesses. Carden’s journey from teaching neighborhood craft classes at age eight to building and selling five successful companies offers a masterclass in business evolution. Rather... Read More
Landa Digital Printing to restructure, seeking investors Investments News 

Landa Digital Printing to restructure, seeking investors

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Israel-based printing vendor Landa Digital Printing (LDP) announced it is restructuring plan. According to Printing Impressions, the company reported positive growth during drupa in 2024, but that “customer caution due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the ongoing war in Israel,” among other challenges, has led to this decision. “Although Landa did not report how it intends to restructure, local publication Globes reports... Read More
Leica introduces the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH for SL-System News 

Leica introduces the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH for SL-System

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Leica Camera AG introduces the new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH for the SL-System.  The focal length spanning from 28 to 70 mm allows the lens to transition from wide angle to slight telephoto, making it particularly well-suited for capturing landscapes, travel scenes and portraits. The fast autofocus system consistently delivers precise and reliable focus. Coatings on the lenses ensure... Read More
Snap to launch lightweight, immersive specs in 2026 New Products News 

Snap to launch lightweight, immersive specs in 2026

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Snap Inc. announced at the Augmented World Expo 2025 it is launching lightweight, immersive Specs in 2026. Specs are a wearable computer integrated into a lightweight pair of glasses, featuring see-through Lenses that enhance the physical world with digital experiences. Snap’s all-new Specs are uniquely positioned to understand the world through advanced machine learning, bring AI assistance into three-dimensional space,... Read More
Fujifilm’s Bing Liem named president of International Photographic Council News 

Fujifilm’s Bing Liem named president of International Photographic Council

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FUJIFILM North America Corp. announced Bing Liem, division president, Imaging Division, was named president of the International Photographic Council (IPC) for the 2025-2026 term. The IPC is a multinational, non-profit, non-commercial organization founded in 1974 and its members range from across the photographic and imaging industry worldwide. In 1983, the United Nations officially recognized IPC as a Civil Society Organization... Read More
GotPhoto releases “The Power of Media Days in Sports Photography” on-demand video class Events News 

GotPhoto releases “The Power of Media Days in Sports Photography” on-demand video class

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GotPhoto has announced a free on-demand video class: The Power of Media Days in Sports Photography. In this class, photographer Vicky Long of Higher Focus photography breaks down how media days can dramatically increase your sales, improve athlete and school relationships, and help grow your business. From starter packages to senior banners, you’ll learn how to build deeper client loyalty... Read More
NRF: Import cargo levels expected to see surge during pause in tariff increases News 

NRF: Import cargo levels expected to see surge during pause in tariff increases

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Import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see a surge through this summer as retailers take advantage of a 90-day reduction in tariffs that were recently imposed on China, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “This is the busiest time of the year for retailers... Read More
Tariff policies creating uncertainty, including among camera suppliers News 

Tariff policies creating uncertainty, including among camera suppliers

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The ongoing global tariff dispute initiated by the Trump Administration is causing supply chain issues, pricing problems, and sleepless nights for wide sectors of the photo imaging industry. From camera hardware and accessories to raw materials and media, there isn’t a segment of the industry that hasn’t felt the impact. Here are some of the top stories for the week:... Read More