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CTA: U.S. consumer tech sales to surpass $400 billion milestone in 2019 Market research News Press releases 

CTA: U.S. consumer tech sales to surpass $400 billion milestone in 2019

Arlington, VA – July 15, 2019 – The growing popularity of streaming services, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled emerging devices and in-vehicle technology will help drive the U.S. consumer tech industry to a record-breaking $401 billion in retail revenues in 2019 – 2.2% growth year over year – according to a new Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® report. “Enthusiasm for AI-powered technologies is... Read More
Photo File launches new website, introduces personalized licensed sports photos, wall décor and memorabilia News Press releases 

Photo File launches new website, introduces personalized licensed sports photos, wall décor and memorabilia

LAS VEGAS, July 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globe Photos, Inc. (OTCQB: GBPT) announced that its Photo File unit, a leading innovator in licensed professional and collegiate sports photography, has launched a newly redesigned eCommerce website featuring new product personalization capabilities at www.photofile.com. Sports fans can now purchase online officially licensed photos, wall décor and other officially licensed sports products via a highly-interactive, easy-to-use interface.... Read More
Charkit Chemical acquires Custom Ingredients Acquisitions News Press releases 

Charkit Chemical acquires Custom Ingredients

NORWALK, Conn., July 11, 2019 /CNW/ — Jay S. Lang, President, Charkit Chemical Company of Norwalk, CT, a subsidiary of LBB Specialties LLC, announced that Charkit has acquired Custom Ingredients, a manufacturer of specialty ingredients, and CA Specialities, a South Carolina-based distributor of ingredients in the personal care market. Founded by Cathy Ayer Clark in 1987, CA Specialities serves a select group of chemical companies to provide... Read More
Industry notes, app updates and more for the week of June 12 News 

Industry notes, app updates and more for the week of June 12

New apps and updates Mediaclip releases v8.0 of renowned product personalization software Vivid-Pix announces adding metadata zoom/transcribe feature to its RESTORE software at Allen County Public Library Google Camera 6.3 preps ‘McFly mode,’ selfie tips, and Pixel 4 support , via 9to5Google Luminar FLEX plugin update includes interface and workflow enhancements Fotomerchant HV v1.31 has been released, introducing of Session Categories, as... Read More
Cloudprinter.com launches Global Print Cloud for local commercial printing News Press releases 

Cloudprinter.com launches Global Print Cloud for local commercial printing

Reducing transit times and carbon footprints by fulfilling print jobs as close as possible to any delivery address Dutch/Danish start-up Cloudprinter.com launches the Global Print Cloud. A brand-new service to order print products like books, business cards, flyers, folders and posters anywhere in the world. With the Print Cloud, customers can place and manage print orders directly from their desktop or... Read More
Print Mates enters pilot at select Bed Bath & Beyond stores News Press releases 

Print Mates enters pilot at select Bed Bath & Beyond stores

Robotic Photo Printing Kiosk to Debut at Retail Titan in Select Cities SAN DIEGO, CA, July 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Generation NEXT Franchise Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: VEND) announced today a pilot at select Bed Bath & Beyond® stores for Generation NEXT’s subsidiary, Print Mates™ digital photo printing kiosks. As Back to School season approaches, Print Mates will be... Read More
Vivid-Pix announces adding metadata zoom/transcribe feature to its RESTORE software at Allen County Public Library Events New Products News Press releases Updates 

Vivid-Pix announces adding metadata zoom/transcribe feature to its RESTORE software at Allen County Public Library

Vivid-Pix launches update at largest public library genealogy center in America Alpharetta, Ga. and  Ft. Wayne, Ind. – Vivid-Pix, the inventor of easy-to-use image-improvement software, announced the latest Vivid-Pix RESTORE software enhancement – Zoom/Transcribe – will be launched July 9, at the Allen County Public Library, home to the largest genealogy center in a public library in America. “Family historians,... Read More
European photo groups combine into one giant United Imaging Group Feature News Opinion 

European photo groups combine into one giant United Imaging Group

The European trade publication Fotowirtschaft (“Photo Business”) reports three major photo groups have combined under one operating structure. As of July 1, Ringfoto GmbH & Co. ALFO Marketing KG, Europafoto, and Photo-Porst dealers, under the umbrella of United Imaging Group GmbH & Co. KG (UIG). By contrast, FOTOCO Fotohandelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Eschborn, was dissolved and trading business... Read More
Mediaclip releases v8.0 of renowned product personalization software News Press releases 

Mediaclip releases v8.0 of renowned product personalization software

MONTREAL, QC. July 4, 2019 – Mediaclip™, the world’s premier developer of product personalization software, announced the launch of its newest v8.0 product release last week. This version is packed with new features and enhancements that promise to improve the user experience by offering more creative freedom, as well as simplifying certain actions to achieve results faster. Numerous improvements were also... Read More
IPIC launches “Lite” online event and trade show for July 23-25 Events News 

IPIC launches “Lite” online event and trade show for July 23-25

IPI Member Network will hold an online learning and trade show event July 23-25th. IPIC Lite + Online Trade Show will feature daily educational videos, with live chatting for members during the session on the IPI Forum. Each day’s sessions will focus on a specific topic; IPI supplying partners will offer show specials during the event, as well. The event... Read More
KKR acquires Corel Corp. News Press releases 

KKR acquires Corel Corp.

OTTAWA, July 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Corel Corporation (“Corel”), one of the world’s top software platforms, announced today that KKR has completed its acquisition of Corel from Vector Capital, a leading technology-focused private equity firm. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of several large and... Read More
Creve Coeur Camera closes last store News 

Creve Coeur Camera closes last store

Creve Coeur Camera, one of the midwest’s prominent camera store chains, announced the closure of its last store, located at 12747 Olive Blvd., in St. Louis, Mo. The chain had boasted of 10 area locations at its height but has closing locations over the past few years. The announcement said business’ The School of Imaging, now called “St. Louis School... Read More
EFI, Memjet establish digital production partnership News Press releases 

EFI, Memjet establish digital production partnership

FREMONT, California — July 1, 2019 — Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq:EFII) and San Diego-based Memjet® have established a new partnership, bringing ultra-fast, high-quality EFI™ Fiery® digital front ends (DFEs) to the growing portfolio of Memjet DuraLink™ digital inkjet production solutions. EFI’s development of Fiery DFE solutions for printers featuring DuraLink technology means Memjet OEM customers will have access to... Read More
Spintop Ventures invests SEK 16 million in photobook startup Once Upon News 

Spintop Ventures invests SEK 16 million in photobook startup Once Upon

Spintop Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies from across the Nordic region, will invest SEK 16 million (about $1.7 million US) in Once Upon, a photobook app company located in Skellefteå, Sweden. The announcement said the company will use the investment to advance its new collaborative photobook experience. “Our new function where several can collaborate live... Read More