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April retail sales drop nearly twice as much as March

May 14, 2020May 16, 2020 GaryPageau NRF

Retail sales dropped almost twice as much during April as they did in March as the nation’s economy saw its first full month when most businesses were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the National Retail Federation said today. “As predicted, retail sales were bad in April and lower than in March,” says Jack Kleinhenz, NRF Chief Economist. “This should... Read More

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Kodak reports lower sales and greater loss in first quarter

May 14, 2020May 16, 2020 GaryPageau Eastman Kodak Co.

Eastman Kodak Co. reported a first-quarter loss of net loss of $111 million on consolidated revenues of $267 million. The net loss includes expense of $167 million related to the increase in deferred tax valuation allowances for locations outside the U.S. and income of $53 million related to the change in fair value of embedded derivatives in the Series A Preferred... Read More

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Seagate PhotoDrive now bundled with three-year Mylio plan

May 12, 2020May 16, 2020 GaryPageau

Mylio, a photo organizer app that manages digital clutter across devices, announced today that, for a limited time, the purchase of a Seagate PhotoDrive backup device will include a complimentary, three-year Mylio Create plan. Valued at $150, the plan includes automatic multi-device syncing for up to 50,000 photos, premium editing features, and cloud-optional backup storage. The Seagate PhotoDrive with the Mylio Create plan... Read More

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Canon Solutions expands cutter portfolio with three additional models from MultiCam

May 12, 2020May 13, 2020 GaryPageau Canon Solutions, MultiCam

Canon Solutions America Inc. announced the addition of three Celero Series Digital Cutters from MultiCam Inc., an expert in the large format finishing market, to its finishing solutions portfolio. The Celero Series Cutters are designed to support both rigid and flexible substrates. Equipped with standard features and options to benefit an entry-level to a proficient-level customer base, these three series... Read More

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“Today Show” recognizes MailPix during “Small Business Solutions” segment

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 GaryPageau MailPix, The Today Show

MailPix was one of four small companies featured by Jill Martin, lifestyle contributor, on NBC’s “The Today Show” Small Business Solutions segment, on Thursday, May 7. The segment recognized small business contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Martin featured personalized photo gifts like coloring wallpaper, acrylic prints, yoga mats, banners and signs. “Today Show” viewers received a 75% discount with the code:... Read More

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Insta360 offering up to $60 for trade-in for Insta360 ONE R

May 11, 2020May 14, 2020 GaryPageau GoPro, Insta360

Insta360 is now running the Insta360 TradeUp program where uses can trade an old action cam for up to $60 off toward the all-new Insta360 ONE R, plus free shipping. TradeUp is available to consumers in the United States, Japan, and mainland China. Check your TradeUp values below: Camera Model Savings (USD) GoPro Hero 3 to Hero 8, Max, or... Read More

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Industry notes for the week of May 9

May 9, 2020May 12, 2020 GaryPageau Industry Notes, people on the move

Mobile App News SmugMug adds editing and auto-upload to mobile app SmugMug has updated its Android and iOS apps to include editing features and automatic uploads. The new editing functions include transform, filters, text editing and more. Matterport brings 3D capture to iPhone Matterport released Matterport for iPhone, a way to create, to edit, and to share high-fidelity 3D digital twins of any physical... Read More

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U.K.’s Picsolve enters administration

May 9, 2020May 9, 2020 GaryPageau Panorama.me, Picsolve

Picsolve, a global provider of digital photo and video products for theme parks, attractions, and events, has entered receivership and a buyer is being sought, according to Insider Media. The company generated $70.5 million in 2019 and purchased a Belgium-based start-up Panora.me that year. The company, founded as Rx Technology in 1994 before changing its name to Picsolve in 2002,... Read More

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Cimpress reports quarterly sales down 10 percent

May 8, 2020May 9, 2020 GaryPageau

Vistaprint parent Cimpress plc reported print orders dropped by 65 percent at the end of March and beginning of April, climbing to 40 percent down by the end of the month. Sales for the quarter were down by 10 percent to US$598 million, compared with $661.8 million a year ago, with the Covid-19 pandemic taking 30 percent from March sales,... Read More

Feature News

Dead Pixels Society podcast episode 4: The future of photography and retail with Michael Rubin of Neomodern

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 GaryPageau Michael Rubin, NeoModern, podcast

Ep. 4: The future of photography and retail with Michael Rubin of Neomodern Gary Pageau from the Dead Pixels Society talks with photographer Michael Rubin about the photography, printing and retail. Rubin operated, until recently, the Neomodern print store and gallery in downtown San Francisco. He is also the co-host of the “Everyday Photography, Every Day,” podcast. Read More

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NRF: Recovery likely to come in “fits and starts”

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020 GaryPageau

With some stores starting to reopen as governors lift stay-at-home orders across the country, economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is likely to come gradually and may vary by location, according to the National Retail Federation. “Getting back to work or shopping in a pre-virus manner is difficult to predict at this time, with households likely to tiptoe back in... Read More

Acquisitions News

Merged SGIA and PIA associations become PRINTING United Alliance

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020 GaryPageau PIA, PRINTING United Alliance, SGIA

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and Printing Industries of America (PIA), which merged May 1, 2020, announced the new combined organization name: PRINTING United Alliance (PRUA). PRINTING United Alliance also announces its official board of directors as a merged entity. “PRINTING United Alliance is a reflection of the invaluable partnerships and industry convergence that has evolved over time,” says... Read More

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Nikon D6 DSLR to be available at retail on May 21

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020 GaryPageau

Nikon Inc. announced the retail availability of the new Nikon D6 DSLR, which was unveiled in February. The D6 will be available in the U.S. starting on Thursday, May 21 for the suggested retail price (SRP) of $6,499.95 for the body-only configuration. The Nikon D6 incorporates Nikon’s most powerful AF to date, featuring a high-density system with 105 selectable cross-type... Read More

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allcop Color Service adds personalized cloth masks

May 6, 2020May 7, 2020 GaryPageau

Germany’s allcop Color Service GmbH & Co KG is now offering personalized masks, personalized with company logos or other designs, in quantities of 500. The 3-layer mouth-nose masks are made of high-quality polyester and have an integrated intermediate layer that filters viruses, bacteria and dust. Elastic ear loops and framed metal brackets ensure an ideal fit on every face. The... Read More

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Suite 48a announces “COVID-19 Mitigation and What’s Next Survey” report

May 6, 2020May 8, 2020 GaryPageau COVID-19, Suite 48a

Leading imaging industry research company Suite 48a has published a free “COVID-19 Mitigation and What’s Next Survey” report. “It’s hard to describe the impact COVID-19 has had so far without sounding like a broken record –the one you keep hearing over and over in the news, or when talking with colleagues, customers or industry partners,” says Hans Hartman, Suite 48a.... Read More