IPIC 2024 conference displays the latest in photo/imaging retail innovations Events 

IPIC 2024 conference displays the latest in photo/imaging retail innovations

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The 2024 IPIC International Printing and Imaging Conference returned to the Red Rock Resort in Summerlin, Nev., for its annual gathering of retail photo labs, pro labs, camera stores, and more. The conference program was chockful of content on imaging equipment, marketing trends, sales and management techniques, and more. Check out some of the video highlights below: Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales grew in July amid back-to-school spending and special deals Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales grew in July amid back-to-school spending and special deals

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Retail sales continued to grow in July as consumers shopped for school and college supplies and took advantage of special promotion days offered by some retailers, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “July’s data reflects what we are seeing across the economy, that while consumers remain cautious, they are... Read More
Fujifilm announces first quarter financials, imaging segment sales strong Earnings reports News 

Fujifilm announces first quarter financials, imaging segment sales strong

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FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. announced, in the first three months of the fiscal year ending March 2025, revenue increased by 13.4% year-over-year to JPY749.0 billion, mainly due to strong sales in the Electronics, Imaging, and Medical Systems businesses, and the favorable impact of exchange rates. Operating income also benefited from the revenue growth and exchange rate impact, amounting to JPY62.2 billion,... Read More
Capturing Everyday Magic: Alexandra Nolan on Family Photos and Digital Nostalgia Marketing Podcasts 

Capturing Everyday Magic: Alexandra Nolan on Family Photos and Digital Nostalgia

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Unlock the secrets of capturing everyday magic with lifestyle expert and entrepreneur Alexandra Nolan on this episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast. Nolan takes us through her transformative journey from being an original blogger to a lifestyle expert, revealing how she swapped professional-grade cameras for the convenience and versatility of smartphone photography. Supported by insights from a Harris Poll study commissioned by Amazon Photos, we... Read More
EFI announces wide format Pro+ series printers, ProGraphics+ series inks New Products 

EFI announces wide format Pro+ series printers, ProGraphics+ series inks

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Electronics For Imaging, Inc. announced the availability of two more printers in its Wide Format Pro Series portfolio: the EFI Pro 16h+ hybrid LED printer and the EFI Pro 30f+ flatbed LED printer. The 65-inch EFI Pro 16h+ hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED printer offers image quality with resolutions up to 1200 dpi and true variable drop grayscale printing with a 5pL... Read More
Gelato Welcomes Two New Board Members People on the Move 

Gelato Welcomes Two New Board Members

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Gelato, the platform for local on-demand production, announced Aarthi Ramamurthy and Jessica Dannemann as new members of its Board of Directors. Ramamurthy’s career spans roles across companies including Netflix, Meta, and Microsoft. Currently serving as the Chief Technology and Product Officer at Rithum, she has profoundly impacted ecommerce ecosystems through her visionary leadership and ability to enhance product experience in... Read More
Canva to acquire generative AI platform Leonardo.AI Acquisitions News 

Canva to acquire generative AI platform Leonardo.AI

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Canva announced plans to acquire Leonardo.AI. As one of Australia’s fastest-growing startups, and a leading generative AI content and research company, Leonardo.AI is empowering millions of people to bring their ideas to life through production-quality images and videos. The acquisition complements Canva’s offering and enhances the company’s vision to build a world-class suite of visual AI tools, the company said. Terms... Read More
Mintel: German consumer sentiment hits a new low as economic inequality continues to grow Market research News 

Mintel: German consumer sentiment hits a new low as economic inequality continues to grow

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According to a new Mintel study on the lifestyles and attitudes of consumers in Germany, 85% of respondents feel most people in this country are in a bad mood at the moment. 85% of German consumers perceive current mood as ‘poor’ Within the group of German consumers reporting they are financially struggling, only a fraction reported an improvement, while 73%... Read More
Private equity firm purchases Kodak Alaris, parent of Kodak Moments Acquisitions News 

Private equity firm purchases Kodak Alaris, parent of Kodak Moments

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Kodak Alaris announced Kingswood Capital Management, LP acquired the company from the United Kingdom Pension Protection Fund. Kingswood is a Los Angeles-based private-equity firm focused on buyouts of middle-market businesses and has significant experience in driving value for consumer and industrial services businesses. Kodak Alaris was formed following the 2012 bankruptcy of Eastman Kodak Co., with a purchase of Kodak’s... Read More
NRF: Economy still growing, but could be slowing enough for Fed to lower interest rates Market research 

NRF: Economy still growing, but could be slowing enough for Fed to lower interest rates

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Key elements of the economy are still growing but appear to have slowed enough to be on track for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates later this year, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today. “The consumer environment has kept the expansion on a positive path toward a ‘soft landing’ despite high interest rates,” Kleinhenz said. “Meanwhile,... Read More
Harris Computer Corp. buys Dakis Decision Systems Acquisitions News 

Harris Computer Corp. buys Dakis Decision Systems

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Harris Computer Corp., a global leader in software solutions, announced the acquisition of Dakis Decision Systems, Inc. and its e-commerce platform. Terms were not disclosed. dakis offers e-commerce and photo solutions platforms, including point of sale, online and in-store photo kiosks, as well as lab printing convenience. The company provides solutions for camera stores, photo labs, and print shops that... Read More
Snap Inc. grows second-quarter revenue 16%, reduces quarterly loss Earnings reports News 

Snap Inc. grows second-quarter revenue 16%, reduces quarterly loss

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Snap Inc. announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Sales revenue increased 16% to $1.23 billion, with the net loss improving to $249 million, compared to $377 million last year. “Our community grew to reach more than 850 million monthly active users in Q2, with more than 11 million Snapchat+ subscribers,” said Evan Spiegel, CEO. “We continued... Read More
Crafting memorable campaigns with emotional impact, with James I Bond, Brain Glue Marketing Podcasts 

Crafting memorable campaigns with emotional impact, with James I Bond, Brain Glue

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Unlock the secrets to commanding your worth and mastering emotional selling! Join us as we sit down with James I Bond, an author and behavioral management specialist, who takes us through his fascinating journey from an apprentice photographer in Montreal to a magnate in photography and advertising. Discover how a stolen photograph and a million-dollar lawsuit imparted invaluable lessons on valuing... Read More