SPOA launches 2021-22 National School Photographic Competition Events News 

SPOA launches 2021-22 National School Photographic Competition

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School Photographers of America (SPOA) has kicked off the 2021-22 National School Photographic Competition spotlighting the best in school photography, from traditional classroom portraits and graduation photos to dynamic sports photography and creative senior portraits. Finalists will be invited to attend an Awards Banquet on June 10, 2022 in Houston, Texas, during School Photographers of America’s 2022 International Conference on... Read More
IDC: AR/VR headset shipments grew dramatically in 2021 News 

IDC: AR/VR headset shipments grew dramatically in 2021

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The worldwide market for augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets grew 92.1% year over year in 2021 with shipments reaching 11.2 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly AR/VR Headset Tracker. The holiday quarter was a major driver for the industry as almost half the annual volume was shipped during 4Q21, closing out... Read More
Kodak Moments announces 120 Format GOLD 200 film News 

Kodak Moments announces 120 Format GOLD 200 film

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Kodak Moments, a division of Kodak Alaris, launched Kodak Gold 200 film in a new 120 format 5-roll pro-pack for medium format cameras. The company says the new 120 format KODAK PROFESSIONAL GOLD 200 is an affordable, entry-level color film featuring an ideal combination of warm saturated color, fine grain, and high sharpness. Starting today, the 120 format GOLD 200... Read More
CEWE board does not extend contract of CEO News People on the Move 

CEWE board does not extend contract of CEO

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The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Neumüller CEWE COLOR Foundation, Dr. Rolf Hollander announced, due to differing opinions on corporate management, the board of trustees canceled the contract of Dr. Christian Friege, chairman of the board. The contract ends Dec. 31, 2022. As a personally liable partner, the Neumüller CEWE COLOR Foundation manages the business of the... Read More
Ricoh announces Pentax Jupiter series of binoculars New Products 

Ricoh announces Pentax Jupiter series of binoculars

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Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. announced the PENTAX JUPITER series of porro-prism binoculars. The four models in the new series feature large-aperture objective lenses, with a choice of magnifications ranging from 8x to 16x. The PENTAX JUPITER series binoculars are designed for comfortable viewing, even for first-time binocular users. The series includes models with magnifications of 8×40, 10×50, 12×50 and 16×50.... Read More
NRF: February retail sales rose year-over-year; annual 6-8 percent growth projected Marketing News 

NRF: February retail sales rose year-over-year; annual 6-8 percent growth projected

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Retail sales showed a strong year-over-year gain in February, but the monthly pace slowed compared with January as inflation drove up prices and lingering effects of the COVID-19 omicron variant affected the supply chain, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales data continues to show impressive consumer resilience,” said Matthew Shay, NRF President and CEO. “Despite all that’s... Read More
ON1 announces ON1 Resize AI app for increasing resolution News 

ON1 announces ON1 Resize AI app for increasing resolution

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ON1 announces a new application for increasing image resolution, ON1 Resize AI, coming this April. Its predecessor ON1 Resize (formerly Genuine Fractals), was the industry standard for photo enlargements for more than 20 years. ON1 Resize AI has all-new super-resolution technology allowing customers and any photographer to enlarge photos while quickly maintaining and recovering an incredible amount of detail and... Read More
Kodak reports slightly higher sales in 2021 Earnings reports 

Kodak reports slightly higher sales in 2021

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Eastman Kodak Co. reported financial results for the full year 2021, including consolidated revenues of $1.150 billion and continued growth in key product areas such as SONORA Process Free Plates and PROSPER annuities. Full-year 2021 highlights include: Consolidated revenues of $1.150 billion, compared with $1.029 billion for the full year 2020 GAAP net income of $24 million, compared with a... Read More
Dscoop Edge Rockies draws more than 800 printing and imaging execs Events News 

Dscoop Edge Rockies draws more than 800 printing and imaging execs

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More than 800 people in the digital print community attended Dscoop Edge Rockies, March 6-9, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora, Colo. eager to gain new ideas and connections after more than two years apart since the previous in-person event. Conference organizers said the higher-than-expected attendance number includes owners and employees of more than 350 different companies from 22... Read More
Kodak going private? A bank CEO thinks it’s a good idea News 

Kodak going private? A bank CEO thinks it’s a good idea

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The Buffalo Times reports M&T Bank CEO Rene Jones is widely rumored to be considering a not-so-hostile acquisition of Rochester-based Eastman Kodak Co. in a plan that would take the firm private. According to the article, the Buffalo-based financial institution is considering the play due relieve the long-traded public company from the pressures of quarterly reports, allowing it the breathing room to... Read More
Photo-Me International takeover bid collapses Acquisitions News 

Photo-Me International takeover bid collapses

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The takeover bid for Photo-Me International after a takeover bid lapsed, according to the Times. Tibergest PTE, the investment vehicle owned by CEO Serge Crasnianski, tabled an offer in January after it increased its stake in the photo booth operator to 36.5 percent, triggering a mandatory bid by bringing its holding above 30 percent. At the time, Tibergest said, the... Read More
RICOH announces limited-edition Ricoh GR IIIx Urban kit News 

RICOH announces limited-edition Ricoh GR IIIx Urban kit

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Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. announced the $1,099.95 RICOH GR IIIx Urban Edition Special Limited Kit, featuring the RICOH GR IIIx high-end digital compact camera, with a metallic gray finish and navy-blue ring around the lens barrel. It also includes exclusive, specially designed accessories: a leather hand strap and a metallic hot shoe cover. The kit will be available in limited... Read More