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Claranova reported stable first-half sales and improved net income Earnings reports News 

Claranova reported stable first-half sales and improved net income

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PlanetArt parent Claranova reported €294 million in revenue for the first half of the 2024-2025 year, remaining stable year-over-year despite a shorter holiday sales period. EBITDA grew 23% to €33.6 million, driven by cost reductions and higher-margin products, improving the EBITDA margin to 11.4% from 9.3%. The company’s net income quadrupled to €9.6 million, aided by operating improvements and reduced... Read More
Unlock Effective Sales Strategies with David Fastuca, Growth Forum News Podcasts 

Unlock Effective Sales Strategies with David Fastuca, Growth Forum

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What separates thriving businesses from struggling ones? It’s rarely the product or service quality alone. David Fastuca, CEO and co-founder of Growth Forum, reveals how effective sales frameworks create sustainable growth regardless of industry or size. From starting his first design business at 14 to achieving a $30 million exit with his tech company Locomote Fastuca’s journey demonstrates how mastering sales transforms business... Read More
Revenue concerns surge as inflation remains dominant challenge for small businesses Market research News 

Revenue concerns surge as inflation remains dominant challenge for small businesses

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Small business owners reported a dip in confidence this quarter across measures of business health, cash flow, and increases in staff, according to findings from the Q1 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index. Notably, concern for revenue increased by 10 percentage points to 35%, reaching the highest level of concern since Q3 2021 (34%), when tracking of... Read More
Amaze’s upgrades Linktree integration News Updates 

Amaze’s upgrades Linktree integration

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Amaze announced a significant upgrade to its Linktree integration, allowing creators to select which products to feature, creating a seamless shopping experience that aligns perfectly with their current marketing campaigns. This upgrade is a reflection of Amaze’s belief that the journey to becoming amazing is ongoing, empowering creators to take control of their growth and storytelling with every product they... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT brings together industry executives for industry connections and more Events News 

Photo Imaging CONNECT brings together industry executives for industry connections and more

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The Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, held March 16-17, in Las Vegas, Nev., brought together more than 40 industry executives to network, share insights and explore the future of the photo/imaging industry. In a special partnership with WPPI, the Dead Pixels Society held an executive-level conference to bring together various sectors of the photo/imaging industry to discuss trends, opportunities, new technologies, and more in... Read More
B&H Photo buys Manhattan office property for $150 Million Investments News 

B&H Photo buys Manhattan office property for $150 Million

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B&H Photo has acquired a Manhattan office property for $150 million through an entity called SV333 Realty, records from the New York City Department of Finance show. According to a report from PincusCo, Brookfield Properties originally paid $255 million for the 10-story asset in 2018, representing a more than $100 million loss for the developer. While Manhattan particularly has seen a... Read More
Entourage Yearbooks announces 2024 Next Generation Grant recipients News 

Entourage Yearbooks announces 2024 Next Generation Grant recipients

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Entourage Yearbooks announced the 2024 Next Generation Grant recipients. Spearheaded by CEO Elias Jo, this initiative aims to narrow the resource gap in schools by offering financial assistance to institutions lacking the necessary resources to provide educational opportunities to their students. The 2024 grant cycle saw unprecedented applicants, demonstrating a widespread need for support in educational endeavors. Entourage also received... Read More
Fujifilm survey: Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say viewing old photos brings happiness and calm News 

Fujifilm survey: Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say viewing old photos brings happiness and calm

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., partnered with clinical psychologist and mental health expert Dr. Lauren Cook to unveil findings from Frame of Mind, a new survey highlighting the profound impact photography has on emotional well-being. With more than 3 in 4 respondents agreeing that looking through old photos brings them happiness and calm, the survey, commissioned by Fujifilm, underscores the idea... Read More
CYME announces Peakto CONNECT with Peakto 2.3 for cloudless media access News Updates 

CYME announces Peakto CONNECT with Peakto 2.3 for cloudless media access

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CYME announced a new feature for Peakto 2.3, it’s media manager for the Mac: secure remote access to photos and videos stored locally. With Peakto Connect, users cab access their media across multiple devices, without uploading their content to the Cloud. Peakto Connect establishes an encrypted internet connection (local or public), allowing users to securely access Peakto and its cataloged content... Read More
NRF: Census retail sales data shows consumers are ‘Aapprehensive’ Despite ‘Healthy’ Economic Fundamentals Market research News 

NRF: Census retail sales data shows consumers are ‘Aapprehensive’ Despite ‘Healthy’ Economic Fundamentals

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Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showed modest month-over-month retail sales growth in February amid consumer worries over inflation and Washington policy decisions, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Lower-than-expected consumer spending in the first couple of months of the year likely reflected payback for very strong spending in the fourth quarter and weather-related events since... Read More
Kodak reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results Earnings reports News 

Kodak reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results

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Eastman Kodak Co. reported fourth-quarter consolidated revenues of $266 million, compared with $275 million for Q4 2023, a decrease of $9 million or 3 percent, but a gross profit of $51 million, compared with $47 million for Q4 2023, an increase of $4 million or 9 percent For the full-year, consolidated revenues were $1.043 billion, compared with $1.117 billion for... Read More
Jostens names Chaparral Academy of Technology as the first-place winner of Jostens Epic School Revamp grand prize package Marketing News 

Jostens names Chaparral Academy of Technology as the first-place winner of Jostens Epic School Revamp grand prize package

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Jostens announced Chaparral Academy of Technology in Fontana, Calif., as the first-place winner and recipient of the second annual Jostens Epic School Revamp grand prize package, valued up to $150,000. Chaparral Academy wins a thorough consultation with Jostens SchoolMark services to revitalize its overall identity, culture, and climate. They will also attend the 2025 Jostens Renaissance Global Conference and enjoy... Read More
Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. to change name to Amaze Holdings, Inc. and ticker symbol to AMZE Acquisitions News 

Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. to change name to Amaze Holdings, Inc. and ticker symbol to AMZE

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Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. announced it will change its official corporate name to Amaze Holdings, Inc. following the acquisition of Amaze Software Inc. The company’s common stock will trade under the new ticker symbol “AMZE” on the NYSE American exchange beginning March 24, 2025. “The transition to AMZE is more than a symbol-it’s a statement of our commitment to creators and... Read More
SPAC unveils Young Creatives Scholarships News Photo contests 

SPAC unveils Young Creatives Scholarships

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SPAC has announced SPAC Young Creatives Scholarship is designed to support and nurture the next generation of creative minds. There are two scholarships per USA region, East, Central, and West. There are a total of six $1,500 scholarships, plus a new camera kit! The qualifications for scholarships are: High school USA seniors with a passion for photography or yearbook. Applicants... Read More